Papasmurf's 07 4x4 LT Build Thread and now with more other stuff too!

Here’s my build thread @Hawkeye99

 

So the old girl is getting a new Power steering pump, had one replaced a few weeks ago and apparently i got unlucky with a crap one that failed right off the hop, so Toyota is warranting the part, and while they are in there, im having them replace the idler pulley, tensioner, and my brand new 270 amp alternator!

Next week i hope to start the 3" leafs so be ready for updates on that

 

I'm soooo ready for 3" leafs. I don't even wanna drive the truck the way it is right now.

 

Ohhhhh I totally forgot,

here are some vids from me out in parker... and one of alex... a short one LOL sorry @osidepunker but still you are jumping in it.



*** The good part starts around the 1-minute mark***

 

tell me about it!!

 

Me too, couldn’t look at mine let alone drive. Nothing like dumping money into a pair of soon to be giant paper weights. Can’t wait @papasmurf !

 

Haha, been parking in the back where I don't have to see it.

 

Atleast you don't have to look at stock wheels on your stock height truck with stock bumpers and stock everything else.

 

sooon though...

 

I like what you've done, if I could just get my wife to say that the bumpers on our DC look like tin foil and I should get new bumpers, I'd say yeah and show her your bumpers, they do look good.

 

WTH MAN

 

I'm waiting for that 3" setup also!

 

Hey Bruce! I know Alex @osidepunker runs Cooper STT’s. What’s the difference with the KO2’s? Better ride? Quieter? Better handling? Lookin at these too, any insight would be great to know!

 

That’s knarly!! Love the GoPro footage! Mesmerizing! And it’s just suspension in action!

 

Bruce runs Coopers now too.

 

Yup! Just wanted input on what makes em good.

 

Fuck BFG.

That is all.

 

I've run 'em too Monet. I wore out a set and never had a flat. The traction is better than a KO2, balances better, lighter weight I think, less expensive and runs closer to a true size.

 

Nice! Good to know, esp when one drops lots of coin for tires, gotta make sure they’ll hold up!

 

Look for 'em on sale, happens quite frequently. I like Discount Tires Online, price match, certs available, free delivery (super fast too) and no tax. And, warranty is honored at America's tire 'cause it's the same company.
Last time I bought tires I ordered through them, didn't pay tax and the tries came from nearby me here in Ca.

 

Yeah, I’ve had a lot of work done at my local Discount and I’ll hit up my guy after I make some bank withdrawals.
Wanna be my *cough* getaway...uhh, Uber driver Warren?

 

Well, if we can just make it to dirt we'll have a chance.

 

Yeah, the vids are cool huh!

Ok so here is the skinny on the tires...

I loved my BFG's but, they have limits and I found them quickly...

I was running out of traction in braking and acceleration. They are not true to size, my 37's were actually 36.2

They help up well to the abuse, but I'm soooo much happier with the STT pro's, they have better traction in all aspects, much more aggressive tread, and as far as sound, my truck is pretty loud as you know, so I didn't notice much difference, they may be slightly louder on a quiet truck, but I have a race exhaust so sound to me isn't really an issue.

My advice, skip the BFG's and get the coopers. Worth every penny IMO

 

Awesome! Thanks! I'll be on the lookout for some new year's sales, hopefully pull the trigger on these soon.

And I fully was expecting you to be as articulate as Kevin was on the BFG's

 

Coming soon to "Hope"

Power steering Pump
Power steering rack (to include new Energy suspension bushings)
Custom Power steering cooler
Custom Power steering Reservoir
All custom AN fittings and custom lines for power steering
@Bonzen Engine Mounts
Custom front Energy suspension body mounts
grade 8 hardware upgrade for all bumper and skid plate mounting
PRP race seats
Harness bar and harness
shock boots for rear
Lower control arm solid mounts (cam delete, doing alignments from Hiem uppers)
New Lower Control arm bushings and grade 8 hardware
custom SS brake lines and banjo bolts to replace last bits of rubber lines
Carbon fiber steering wheel https://czd-autoparts.myshopify.com...s/czd-tundra-steering-wheel-with-carbon-fiber

and maybe some custom gas can mount in the bed and maybe some tool storage in the bed as well.

 

You literally never call your truck that

 

thats her name, i just dont refer to her often like that...

 

Sooo, uuhhhh......I spent all of last night going through your thread.....and I love your truck. Bad ass dude

 

I need that steering wheel in my life Bruce! Can't stand our 2nd gen steering wheels or interior that is compared to 3rd gens LOL. Do you know if it will work on the 2nd gen with all the controls working?