Recent content by Dopesick

I did the OME lift, and I despise the damn thing. The ride is insanely harsh, unless and only unless you have 200+ pounds in the bed, OR a cab full of people (I have a double cab, so 3+ people). My 4Runner is riding on Tundra TRD 4x4 springs with Bilstein shocks. It's a much much better ride...

$8500 sounds insane. Yet normal for what most Toyota people think they have. What Tacomabill said, is absolute gospel. If the frame was replaced as part of the Toyota Settlement, great. I would not take the owners word on it, and would expect to see Dealership paperwork. Otherwise I've seen far...

Thats not really a whole hell of a lot of info to go on.... Is it stock? What engine and transmission, standard cab, extended, double.... What area is the vehicle in (region matters a bit for price)...

Personal opinion... Locker no. Limited Slip, sure. You'll have the diff out to re-gear, do it all at once.

He probably meant Tokico shocks, which are OEM for the LC. This is one of the most common ways to lift the 96-02 4Runners. Matter of fact, that is the Exact lift I have on My 01 4Runner. Bilstein 5100's from the Tundra TRD 4x4, and LC shocks in the rear with LC springs. If you really want...

The Tacoma is measurably smaller than the F150, so getting to some of the harder to reach via tight spot or narrow trails will be much easier. I can see and understand your dilemma. I think this statement needs more thought: "I may or may not choose to tow an offroad trailer at some point." If...

14-15 in city, 17-18 on the highway. IF I remove my roof rack and tire on there. With tire and roof rack, 12-13 in city, 16-17 on the highway.

Usually: Change in ride height = a minor affect on aerodynamics. Also the increased drag on the front CV's will contribute. If the lift is coupled with larger tires (as most lift kits are), and the gears are not changed to offset the tire outer diameter, this increases the load on the vehicle...

No worries mate, good luck with your decision. I can say this, maint and MPG hit or not. I daily drive mine, and it's been absolute fun.

If you're buying it for travel, adn not benefitting from the lift for off-roading, It's a minus mate. The increased lift, will place additional stress on the CV's and Steering/Suspension parts (Steering Rack, Inner Tie Rod End, Outer Tie Rod End, Lower Ball Joints, Lower A-Arm Bushings, Upper...

This is how I see it as well. I've had some failures on mine as well, that likely would have never happened to the previous owner. They only used 4wd two-three times a year, and only in the snow. They never went off roading, and certainly not at the level that I do. We all need to keep in mind...

This isn't a "lemon" by any means of the imagination. It's a used, 14 year old vehicle. It does sound like buyers remorse, and I really feel for you on that. That said, you now find yourself at a crossroads. Your Tacoma with 138k, Has a new axle, and needs a transmission, has a power steering...

The majority of people are gonna say: "No. Don't do it. The reflector housings are not designed for LED lighting. You'll need to do a complete retrofit.". Well, most of them are right. There is a difference in the reflector housings and designing of lights, per source, for correct patterns. -...

General rule of thumb: Whatever the lift amount was, extend the bump stops same distance.

Is a fuse-able link needed, No. Should a fuse-able link be installed, Yes. You are 100% correct. With the photos I can totally see a two fold problem. 1: The ring terminals used. 2: The battery terminals. First and foremost: I want to stress GET RID of those terrible crimp on ring terminals...