I found your vid late last year. I have an 04 Toyota Tundra 4X4 Access Cab. I bought it brand new back in March 2004. I have just finished doing essentially the same suspension rebuild that you have done. Bilstein 6112's, Camburg long travel upper control arms, new OEM lower control arms, bushings, ball joints. New bump stops. Same add a leaf kit with Bilstein 5120's in the back. New Method Bead grip 16/8" and 285 BFG's. It came out so nice!!! Also new Brute Force Fab bumpers, a 10,000 lb Smittybilt winch and a GFC camper shell. The new suspension works great, especially with the added bumper/winch weight. It seems more and more stuff is starting to be available for these older Tundras...
A impact wrench is a life saver when working on a vehicle. I rebuilt the front suspension on my wife Ford Escape and it took half the amount of time. I have a Ridgid impact wrench, wish I would have bought if sooner.
Very nice truck! I have been looking at 1st gen tundras and I think I would be very happy with them. I really like the wheels you used so I will definitely keep those in mind!
yeah these struts are the biggest struts I have ever seen. The spring compressor I rented was bending pretty bad. sketchy! I got it done. iput in the 5100. Great ride!
Awesome video man! Thank you! I got Billy 5100s up front and adding a ReadyLift add-a-leaf in the rear to raise her up and have it leveled. Installing a rear sway bar as well. No off-roading here just some hauling of equipment for side jobs. It's an all-street Tundra.
@@localsb1116 Mine actually did come with end-links, but if I could do it over I'd probably spend the extra money for the Helwigs to save the headache.
@@HaQDang Halligan ISNT what they used to be. They state Lifetime Warranty FALSE.. I bought rear leafs for my Nova 25 years ago now they sagging called them they denied warranty cause according to them they out source my order so they won't cover my Warranty that came with my leaf springs. Just a heads up. Buyer BEWARE YAZMIN Venice Beach CA ⛱
I got an 03 tundra with 89 000 miles with a new frame..from recall..I love it!! I wonder if you could have put a ratchet wrench on top of that nut on the strut before you placed the Allen key on top
Crunchy Black Ended up getting an 06 Tundra SR5 not 4x4 though. But I freaking love it! It had 160k on it and was in near perfect condition. Whoever the previous owner was took incredible care of it. Got it for 8500plus tax. So far, I replaced the rear shocks. Had to do the Hewitt Bypass kit for the SAI pump. and Replace the crankshaft position sensor. It's running great!
I'm going with JBA UCAs. For $520 for the pair which come with the ball joints it's really the best deal going and you can't beat the greasable zirks. Secondly I've read a lot of conflicting information about the 6112's and the final height they give vs advertised. Particularly with 4wd trucks it seems the lift is less for some reason (maybe added weight). So I've seen other guys say to use King (but they are $$$). My issue is I have a 2wd that I plan to convert to 4wd manual, yes, 5-speed manual with manual xfer case, so I'm trying to carefully plan out the suspension right now.
great video, nice lift. i will be going with King coilovers in the front and king struts in the rear. i have original camburg 2.5" coilovers on my first gen. going to get them rebuilt soon!
thanks for sharing this video. I just picked up a 2005 Tundra DC with tow package and I plan on towing my car to the track with it. I plan on getting everything on the list youve provided. As far as the ride goes with the add a leaf, with no trailer on it, how does it ride? Ive always worried that it would ride too rough with out the trailer hooded up on it. On my old 2017 tacoma I had ride rite air bags so i was going to do that until i saw your video. Your feed back is greatly appreciated.
I am now in the gang !! Thanks for everything you have done! Just got me a 2005 access cab sr5 tundra with 130k miles on it. Thanks for the videos man I will be shortly behind ! But I think I am going with Toytec Old Man Emu -- I have had amazing success with them in my past 4-runners.
Thanks! Get some side hustles and carve some time out. Worst case take it to someone if you can't figure it out. Only way I could do this is from CZcams revenue 😎
Very very good. All that work you could've step up to some heavier off road stuff rather than just go for looks. I'm having trouble figuring out what a step up would be. Great vid took the fear of doing out of doing it.
Get the total chaos spindle gussets I snapped mine with that lift , and get limiting straps full droop you’ll prob snap the top of that knuckle (spindle )
What do you think about relocating the rear shocks, shock mounts and Leaf springs on a 1st gen tundra (like the newer 2015+ tacoma rear suspension setup)? Quoted $2800, worth it? With King 2.5” smoothies
I did the 5100s with Taco ARB springs.. really happy with the ride, but man those 6112's were tempting. Truck rides like a dream with Icon AAL, camburg upper arms and the billies though. did new lower control arms and a new steering rack and OEM ball joints too thing drives better than new!
Nice truck. Can't wait to buy one soon. Not to be a that guy. But you should invest in a pitman arm puller for this job. Whacking metal with a big hammer can fracture the component. Which can cause a failure down the road. That's paired with the added new tension and pressure created from the lift. Just a heads up. I've seen a pretty scary spindle failure that was blatantly caused by the classic BFH method.
Thanks for the video, I have same car, but the rear wheels brakes does nor work, is it because of the Brake Load Sensing Proportioning Valve need to be adjusted as well? I have tried every thing, but the brake still not good , only front wheels.
How much higher is the rear sitting? I have all the same parts but considering leaving out the AAL to get a more level end result but if we are only talking an inch higher then I'll use them
How is the ride on the road? Im looking to have that look but my truck is used mainly for daily driving and towing. Is the rear end pretty soft or do you think it can handle some weight still
Leaving the load spring is ok? Doing the same pack next week and was debating on following the instructions and taking it off. Pros and cons anyone ? Thanks
Thanks for the video. I have a 04 Tundra TRD 4x4 and looking to get some Methods like the ones on your vid, can you please send me the specs. Im about to install Bilseins B8 5100 series up front with JBA upper control arms and your video came in handy!
Where did you get your bilstien step up from? I have a 2004 stepside Tundra 4x4. When I look on their website for my truck, the 6112 are not available yet for the first generation tundra's? Just wondering how you got yours since you have a first generation 🤔
It looks like you put the add a leafs on backwards. The longer portion should be facing forwards yours is facing backwards. If you went with the icon add a leaf you aren’t supposed to reuse the factory overload spring, you can if you want but it’ll give a harsher ride.
Im looking to Up grade from my cheap rough country N2 2.5" strut lift. When i first installed them i could get away with a 32" tire without rubbing(minus mud flaps and minor bumper trim). over the last 2 years they've sagged enough to start rubbing. Just wondering what size tire you are able to get away with and if the 6112's have settled more. Thanks.
Enjoyed this video from 3yrs ago. Can you give an update on how the ride is, specifically in regards to the Wheelers Add-a-leaf kit? How is the ride, bouncy, bumpy vs smooth? Considering add-a-leaf vs air bags?
I’ve replaced the upper ball joints on my 06 tundra without pulling it off the truck, it was horrible. But it wouldn’t have been any easier for me off the truck because of some reason my spindle is angled in such a way the ball joint press couldn’t sit properly straight like yours is. Took me all day to get one side done. Dreading doing the other side. I had to incorrectly use a puller and hope it didn’t snap.
Once I did the other side as shown in the video it went a lot smoother doing it a second time. Pulling the spindle the process took about 2 hours total taking my time
Garage Topics definitely gonna try that on the other side. I bought a set of Bilstein 5100s that need to go in too I’ll do them at the same time. Love your vids btw! And also excited to see you practically have the same truck as me now!
Does I ride like shit with it notched up for the lift? I'm talking about the preload? Wouldn't it ride a lot better on the lowest clip setting?? Just curious
Do you think a drop diff kit is necessary for the angle of the cv’s? Using your 2.5 lift, of course. Looking to use a similar setup as your for my ‘05 tundra Access cab 4x4 TRD Also, are you planning on re-gearing it?
I dont think a diff drop is necessary based on my 2.5 inch lift, but time will tell. I do not plan on re-gearing, I just towed a vehicle for a couple of hours and it was fine. Not fast, but the truck never was.
Garage Topics awesome! Thanks for the reply 😁 Also, if u don’t mind, how much are the 33’s rubbing with your latest setup? I’d like to get a pair myself
The stock sway bar links work fine, and unless you wanna pull apart your cv's and add 930 boots, you can just use a hose clamp or tighter CV boot clamp to keep the inners from leaking 👍
You keep saying you don't need the overload spring but if you ditched it you would lose about an inch of lift. It's a thick piece of metal acts like a lift block.
It's kind of hit or miss, but lots of t100 and tacoma parts will bolt in or be converted easily. Check the internet forums before you start buying stuff though 👍
I hope hes checking for that infamous grease splatter! But I swear the clamps on some of the remanufactured CV axles are better sealing than the factory boot clamps! Sadly the CV cage is usually weaker though 🙁
I found your vid late last year. I have an 04 Toyota Tundra 4X4 Access Cab. I bought it brand new back in March 2004. I have just finished doing essentially the same suspension rebuild that you have done. Bilstein 6112's, Camburg long travel upper control arms, new OEM lower control arms, bushings, ball joints. New bump stops. Same add a leaf kit with Bilstein 5120's in the back. New Method Bead grip 16/8" and 285 BFG's. It came out so nice!!! Also new Brute Force Fab bumpers, a 10,000 lb Smittybilt winch and a GFC camper shell. The new suspension works great, especially with the added bumper/winch weight. It seems more and more stuff is starting to be available for these older Tundras...
Thanks for posting some quality 1st gen content!
A impact wrench is a life saver when working on a vehicle. I rebuilt the front suspension on my wife Ford Escape and it took half the amount of time. I have a Ridgid impact wrench, wish I would have bought if sooner.
You got a pretty good looking truck. Don’t forget to check and retighten as necessary sometimes once stuff settles it will loosen up a little
Dude! Miss these tundra vids! More tundra content needed!
Will do! I have been slacking
Very nice truck! I have been looking at 1st gen tundras and I think I would be very happy with them. I really like the wheels you used so I will definitely keep those in mind!
First gen tundras are life I have one. And my dad has one and my uncle has one and my gpa has one and my mom and gma has sequias never die.
Have power. U can take them anywhere u can haul a nice load decent gas mileage. Easy to work on jeez only flaw is frames get rusty
Great video - trucks coming along awesome
Thanks man!!
yeah these struts are the biggest struts I have ever seen. The spring compressor I rented was bending pretty bad. sketchy! I got it done. iput in the 5100. Great ride!
Subbed. Love the videos man! Working on my '00 AC
Sweet thanks man! I appreciate it.
Nice!! Keep me posted
Thank you for all your time. This video was so helpful. I have a 2000 tundra with a new frame so I should be good to go. #2021 lol
Your trucks old enough to drink
Awesome video man! Thank you! I got Billy 5100s up front and adding a ReadyLift add-a-leaf in the rear to raise her up and have it leveled. Installing a rear sway bar as well. No off-roading here just some hauling of equipment for side jobs. It's an all-street Tundra.
What rear swaybar?
@@localsb1116 Bought an Addco rear sway bar that came with shitty instructions so I wasn't able to install it yet.
@@HaQDang talked to them today and found out it doesn't even come with end links.. thinking the hellwig is a better idea
@@localsb1116 Mine actually did come with end-links, but if I could do it over I'd probably spend the extra money for the Helwigs to save the headache.
@@HaQDang Halligan ISNT what they used to be. They state Lifetime Warranty FALSE.. I bought rear leafs for my Nova 25 years ago now they sagging called them they denied warranty cause according to them they out source my order so they won't cover my Warranty that came with my leaf springs. Just a heads up. Buyer BEWARE
YAZMIN
Venice Beach CA ⛱
I remember Toyota doing a recall on lower BJ's on my '05.
I got an 03 tundra with 89 000 miles with a new frame..from recall..I love it!! I wonder if you could have put a ratchet wrench on top of that nut on the strut before you placed the Allen key on top
This was nice to watch! I'm currently shopping for a '06 Tundra 4x4
Good luck on your search!
Me too!
Ditto! Have you found anything? What’s your budget while looking?
Crunchy Black Ended up getting an 06 Tundra SR5 not 4x4 though. But I freaking love it! It had 160k on it and was in near perfect condition. Whoever the previous owner was took incredible care of it. Got it for 8500plus tax. So far, I replaced the rear shocks. Had to do the Hewitt Bypass kit for the SAI pump. and Replace the crankshaft position sensor. It's running great!
I'm going with JBA UCAs. For $520 for the pair which come with the ball joints it's really the best deal going and you can't beat the greasable zirks. Secondly I've read a lot of conflicting information about the 6112's and the final height they give vs advertised. Particularly with 4wd trucks it seems the lift is less for some reason (maybe added weight). So I've seen other guys say to use King (but they are $$$). My issue is I have a 2wd that I plan to convert to 4wd manual, yes, 5-speed manual with manual xfer case, so I'm trying to carefully plan out the suspension right now.
let me know how that goes im trying to do the same exact thing
I’ve used 5100s and Eibach pros on a Tacoma. I’m able to use a floor jack under the control arm to assemble and disassemble struts.
you can use a floor jack under your LCA to compress the spring without using spring compressor.
That's so awesome I love that truck my dad so awesome 💖😻❤️😍💗
great video, nice lift. i will be going with King coilovers in the front and king struts in the rear. i have original camburg 2.5" coilovers on my first gen. going to get them rebuilt soon!
Are you putting the kings on a 1st gen?
@@berryreading4809 yes sir!
thanks for sharing this video. I just picked up a 2005 Tundra DC with tow package and I plan on towing my car to the track with it. I plan on getting everything on the list youve provided. As far as the ride goes with the add a leaf, with no trailer on it, how does it ride? Ive always worried that it would ride too rough with out the trailer hooded up on it.
On my old 2017 tacoma I had ride rite air bags so i was going to do that until i saw your video. Your feed back is greatly appreciated.
Thanks for the vid. Gave me something to watch while WFH #coronavirus
Haha glad I could be if assistance! I have a lot more videos coming out soon, like this week soon :)
I am now in the gang !! Thanks for everything you have done! Just got me a 2005 access cab sr5 tundra with 130k miles on it. Thanks for the videos man I will be shortly behind ! But I think I am going with Toytec Old Man Emu --
I have had amazing success with them in my past 4-runners.
If I didn't get a deal on my Billsteins, I would have gone OME as well! Congrats on getting the truck!
Great vid , me being a lub Freek I wire brushed all my leaf springs and oiled them alll over including the add a leaf , just me .....
Nice! Did you have the 6112 at set at the highest notch? Hows the ride quality? Very informative video 👍🏼
Wish i had the skill/money to do this to my tundra. Looks great.
Thanks! Get some side hustles and carve some time out. Worst case take it to someone if you can't figure it out. Only way I could do this is from CZcams revenue 😎
Very very good. All that work you could've step up to some heavier off road stuff rather than just go for looks.
I'm having trouble figuring out what a step up would be. Great vid took the fear of doing out of doing it.
Great vid
Thanks!
Get the total chaos spindle gussets I snapped mine with that lift , and get limiting straps full droop you’ll prob snap the top of that knuckle (spindle )
Turning fork dose wonders
Should have got some JBA’s but gotta love the 1st gen
Great video, going use the same set up on my 06
Thanks!!
“30 seconds of whackin it”. I hear ya, brother.
Happens to the best of us 🤣
Hey brother, what tire size did you use? Really nice video and truck. 1st gen is my favorite.
Thanks for sharing this great video. I'm going to do this before the year ends. What size are your wheels and tires?
Read description it’s in there
Freshy 97 ?
There is no wheel and tires size in the descriptions. Did I miss it.
What do you think about relocating the rear shocks, shock mounts and Leaf springs on a 1st gen tundra (like the newer 2015+ tacoma rear suspension setup)? Quoted $2800, worth it? With King 2.5” smoothies
I did the 5100s with Taco ARB springs.. really happy with the ride, but man those 6112's were tempting. Truck rides like a dream with Icon AAL, camburg upper arms and the billies though.
did new lower control arms and a new steering rack and OEM ball joints too thing drives better than new!
Nice truck. Can't wait to buy one soon.
Not to be a that guy. But you should invest in a pitman arm puller for this job. Whacking metal with a big hammer can fracture the component. Which can cause a failure down the road. That's paired with the added new tension and pressure created from the lift.
Just a heads up. I've seen a pretty scary spindle failure that was blatantly caused by the classic BFH method.
Thanks for the video, I have same car, but the rear wheels brakes does nor work, is it because of the Brake Load Sensing Proportioning Valve need to be adjusted as well?
I have tried every thing, but the brake still not good , only front wheels.
How much higher is the rear sitting? I have all the same parts but considering leaving out the AAL to get a more level end result but if we are only talking an inch higher then I'll use them
How is the ride on the road? Im looking to have that look but my truck is used mainly for daily driving and towing. Is the rear end pretty soft or do you think it can handle some weight still
Leaving the load spring is ok? Doing the same pack next week and was debating on following the instructions and taking it off. Pros and cons anyone ? Thanks
I have 2.5 lift all around as well and ucas... did you need any wheels spacers? Cause my fronts are rubbing on both sides front wheel wells.
I have a 2004 2wd Toyota Tundra, the only option you listed that says it won't work is the front shock absorbers. What would you suggest. Thanks
Thanks for the video. I have a 04 Tundra TRD 4x4 and looking to get some Methods like the ones on your vid, can you please send me the specs. Im about to install Bilseins B8 5100 series up front with JBA upper control arms and your video came in handy!
If you’re going with a 17” do a 17x9 -12et with a 285/70r17
Where did you get your bilstien step up from? I have a 2004 stepside Tundra 4x4. When I look on their website for my truck, the 6112 are not available yet for the first generation tundra's? Just wondering how you got yours since you have a first generation 🤔
It looks like you put the add a leafs on backwards. The longer portion should be facing forwards yours is facing backwards. If you went with the icon add a leaf you aren’t supposed to reuse the factory overload spring, you can if you want but it’ll give a harsher ride.
Is the special tool u referred to (to separate the tie-rod) a pickle fork?
Im looking to Up grade from my cheap rough country N2 2.5" strut lift. When i first installed them i could get away with a 32" tire without rubbing(minus mud flaps and minor bumper trim). over the last 2 years they've sagged enough to start rubbing. Just wondering what size tire you are able to get away with and if the 6112's have settled more.
Thanks.
What do you think about a daystar 2.5 lift kit with bilstein shocks? For a affordable 2.5in kit 235 85 16 tires or 265 75 16
Do you have a link to the coil springs
I just took the sway bar links off and the UCA will go outside the fender. Also you can just hit it out with your hammer. But good vidt
Upper ball joint not control arm
So much lift did you get with it on the tallest setting (8) on ds and (6) setting on ps?
how was your rake b4 the lift? mine is 3.5-4" up in the back I need struts up front for sure tho
And in 2022:
The final assessment of this front / back Lift …. ?
Very nice!! Hey, do you have wheel spacers?
I did not
Is you’re truck a 2x4 or 2wd? And do you have wheel spacers on this one ? I have the enkei rims factory ans want to install 33x12.50x20 on it
On the rear struts, what size ratcheting wrench did you use? I'm getting ready to add a similar lift to yours (thank you for the video!).
Do you recall what % tint the front door windows were?
Those jacks and wood blocks are going to catch up to you one day... Get some jack stands...
Hey there what size of tires you got and rims ? Thanks
Enjoyed this video from 3yrs ago. Can you give an update on how the ride is, specifically in regards to the Wheelers Add-a-leaf kit? How is the ride, bouncy, bumpy vs smooth? Considering add-a-leaf vs air bags?
Ride was great! I just sold the truck a few months ago and 0 complaints
My tundra has some og bilstien shocks. But they have gas in them. Does that leak overtime? It feels stiff when driving
I’ve replaced the upper ball joints on my 06 tundra without pulling it off the truck, it was horrible. But it wouldn’t have been any easier for me off the truck because of some reason my spindle is angled in such a way the ball joint press couldn’t sit properly straight like yours is. Took me all day to get one side done. Dreading doing the other side. I had to incorrectly use a puller and hope it didn’t snap.
Once I did the other side as shown in the video it went a lot smoother doing it a second time. Pulling the spindle the process took about 2 hours total taking my time
Garage Topics definitely gonna try that on the other side. I bought a set of Bilstein 5100s that need to go in too I’ll do them at the same time.
Love your vids btw! And also excited to see you practically have the same truck as me now!
Please get some jack stands and use floor jack on trailer ball.
Does I ride like shit with it notched up for the lift? I'm talking about the preload? Wouldn't it ride a lot better on the lowest clip setting?? Just curious
Did you have to do the boot mod for your lift
Did you need a new camber kit for the front?
I will like to buy the same wheels and tires can you give me the info please
And by the way with those wheels you dont need spacers right
What size tires can u run on it after the lift?
Amazing truck!! Could you tel me what rims you have on that beauty?
Those are bronze methods
So the add a leaf kit is only a 1.5" lift?
nice build. in another video you said your still rubbing. Where are you rubbing? front or rear, plastic or frame?
Probably pinch weld and frame rear of the wheel well
How much those tires stick out from the fender
Do you think a drop diff kit is necessary for the angle of the cv’s? Using your 2.5 lift, of course. Looking to use a similar setup as your for my ‘05 tundra Access cab 4x4 TRD
Also, are you planning on re-gearing it?
I dont think a diff drop is necessary based on my 2.5 inch lift, but time will tell. I do not plan on re-gearing, I just towed a vehicle for a couple of hours and it was fine. Not fast, but the truck never was.
Garage Topics awesome! Thanks for the reply 😁
Also, if u don’t mind, how much are the 33’s rubbing with your latest setup? I’d like to get a pair myself
Tad bit rusty truck here. The only answer for the rear struts is a small cut off wheel and many cuts haha.
Shoot even if it was surface rust you might have to do this. It was a pita!
Where did those rims come from?
What size wheel and tires?
Lawyer fixed my Datsun 4×4 3 turbocharger hi rise. GP getting payed not played..
Anyone have problems with steering knockle with tundra because my 2002 broke 4 times in like 7 years is lifted 4 inches
Looking to do a similar setup on my 05 Double Cab Tundra.
Did you end up getting any extended sway bar links or high angle CV boots?
I have done neither, I have had a lot of folks ask me about that. If I need to I'll let everyone know but for now all is good
Hi, what are the benefits of extended sway bar links?
The stock sway bar links work fine, and unless you wanna pull apart your cv's and add 930 boots, you can just use a hose clamp or tighter CV boot clamp to keep the inners from leaking 👍
Ball joint fork?
Rotors as a lift point?
trying to get those same wheels but everywhere i find them says they dont fit the truck, any way you can tell me what model they are?
Nv 305 17x8.5 0 offset
What size tire is on there?
I’ll show my ignorance. Can I put this same lift setup on a 2wd?
You can!
So how has it been ????
Hi, What kind of lug nuts are using for this rims?
The spline style lugs, meaning you need the tool to remove them all. I forget the brand,, I got them from discount tire
You keep saying you don't need the overload spring but if you ditched it you would lose about an inch of lift. It's a thick piece of metal acts like a lift block.
Bilsteins 6112 needs Boots o Dusts Covers on it??
Not to my knowledge everything comes with them for correct assembly
Do t100 parts work on 1st gen tundras
It's kind of hit or miss, but lots of t100 and tacoma parts will bolt in or be converted easily. Check the internet forums before you start buying stuff though 👍
I wish you would of showed everything!
Precio?
04 DC with sunroof and the paint falling
You ever want to sell your Tundra let me know or if anyone else has one for sale I am in the market
What size are your wheels
17x8 0 offset
you mind if I swing by and we can do that same to my truck? I'll bring the beer
You should of went with just the front lift now the rear looks higher then the front.
That's how trucks come from the factory!
How are your cv axles holding up?
I hope hes checking for that infamous grease splatter! But I swear the clamps on some of the remanufactured CV axles are better sealing than the factory boot clamps! Sadly the CV cage is usually weaker though 🙁
Old Man Emu
Ball joint forks ar cheap.