john4wd

Does the extended lines look the same as the stockers and connect the same? A 2 stocker together is great idea cost and easy to get new one for a DD and mild trail goer, you could still carry a spare stocker, it is a great idea :}

dark_fairytales

Yes the stock replacement is just like the stock hose. I actually till have the stock hose connected to the new one.

highonpottery

iTrader: (1)

well, keith - what's your opinion of the Blazeland kit now that you've had it on there a while?

dark_fairytales

Well, I have not had a chance too use it much off-road. I am still messing with the ride height. I think the shocks that Blazeland suggest are a little to stiff, but I will decide that in the future, when I get to use it some more. I still need to get the rear shock. And I think I will play with the spring pack some more as well. Although sense I do not have the rear shock, It is pointless to change the spring pack at this point, any further.

My current hold up on things; has been caused by going to school, and now I am in the process of trying to buy my recently passed on, grandmothers house. Once I get everything squared away with the purchase of the home, I will be able to get my yota off the back burner again.

I have been itching to work on the truck some more, and I am having withdrawals because I can't.

dark_fairytales

Sorry I have been so absent for that past four months. I am starting to slowly return to see what is new around here. I have been anxious to get some more work done, and head out on to the UN-beaten-path.

So here are the updates. By May 30,2012; I will be a home owner. That's right, I will have a garage for the future mods to come. I am extremely excited to be able to buy my Grandmother house, as it has always been a second home too me.

Also, for any of you locals who need some welding done; come on over. I have the welder, and the proper space to do it.

See all of you around soon.

B-yodaful

Congrates dark on the new place.

RMP8080

Great news on the house, the garage sounds great also, good luck home owner.....

dark_fairytales

Thanks, I can not wait to make the place my own.

rattlewagon

Nice idea on the extended brake line. Did you ever end up pulling a leaf out of the chevy pack?

MKtaco_98

Welcome back Dark Congrats on the new place

vang_22re

Alright free welding in Sacramento here I come haha jk

Outsane

congrats on the house, lets see some pics

dark_fairytales

Yes, I did pull the middle leaf out of the packs. Pulling the leaf did help out some, but I think the shocks are the real issue at the moment. Once I am finished with spring semester at school, and moved into the house; I will get the rear shocks, and weld the lower shock mounts.

At some point a want to have a pool party at my new place, and invite all the locals over, for a potluck BB-Q

ToyoTech559

just went thru your thread. good work on everything. due to one of my upper control arm bushings falling out. i maybe going BL LT sooner than later. heard you said the shocks maybe to stiff. i dont see any other options?? anyways more info and pictures of the LT in action if possible. thanks

B-yodaful

Hey dark. How long of shocks are you getting for the rear?

dark_fairytales

Yes toyoTech, there are not any options available (shock wise) with the stock mounting location. Driving on the road the shocks that Blaze suggest seems to let you feel every Pot-hole, and crack in the road. The ride is down rite uncomfortable; Although, on the free way the ride is not bad at all. I am guessing the shocks perform better at higher speeds. I will continue to deal with the shocks until I get more weight in the front. After I get the winch, and winch mount installed, I am hoping the weight will smooth the ride out. If not, I will modify the upper shock mount, or make changes to the shock location, as to broaden shock selection.

I will be getting these for the rear. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BSN-24-185752/

ToyoTech559

Are u using stock torsion bars? I plan on using stock torsion and turned down if it's too high. I also have an Arb bumper and winch. Post up if the added weight helps.

dark_fairytales

Yes ToyoTech, I am using the stock T-bars. When I get the weight added to the front I will post up what I discover regarding the ride quality.

On another note, I smelled some hot coolant while driving to the house to do some work. I pulled over into a parking lot to discover one of the freeze plugs popped out, and ejected all of the coolant all over the drivers side front wheel. I made a call to my bother to come pick me up, so I could get a new freeze plug. After getting the freeze plug, and some water, it took me about 20min. to get it running again. Obviously I did not get any work done at the house today before I had to go to work.

drew303

Did you overheat it?

dark_fairytales

Nope, I cought it just in time.