Oh yeah, I suppose it'd be helpful to start... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />


1997 T-100 SR5 Auto

3" Body Lift - Performance Products
Install was easy enough, save for the transfer case shifter; Took several cut/extend/reweld attempts to get it right. Once the shifter & linkage were ok, then the factory boot began binding - Replaced with a boot for a '67 Camaro. Works just fine.

1.5" Ball Joint Spacers - SDORI
Couldn't be happier - No issues whatsoever. Just make sure to use Loc-Tite.

26mm Downey (NHK) torsion bars
NHK is the Toyota OEM. Couldn't be happier - Forged, not machined like SAW - better memory, stronger splines, etc... Annodized, so no paint peeling / rust issues like SAW.

Downey AAL
No issues. Lifts the rear about 2". Not too stiff either (although I did lower the rear tire pressure a smidge to compensate).

Bilstein shocks
A shock should push back. 'Nuff said.

Warn manual hubs
No issues whatsoever.

K&N conical intake / Downey open air element adapter plate
Don't waste your money... $170 bucks for a $50 filter & a machined aluminum plate. If you really want an open air element, make a bracket yourself for $5 at Home Depot.

Borla exhaust
Couldn't be happier - No issues whatsoever. Noticeable improvement over both stock and the Jardine it replaced. A bit spendy though...

Deep cycle Optima battery (blue top)
No issues... I went for the blue top (marine) simply because it has an extra set of posts & I have a bunch of electronics. Identical to the yellow top.

NWOR 160amp alternator
No issues whatsoever. I didn't do enough research before buying - you can find it a lot cheaper & not have to deal with NWOR's crappy service. Works great though...

In car electronics
I'm currently running about 1400w RMS with only a single 1 farad capacitor - No dimming at all. The above mentioned alternator can hold a consistent 14.4v. I chose to install the amps (2) behind the rear seatback - Moved the top out by 1.5", bottom out by 3". As a side effect, the rear is far more comfortable to sit in now. As for subs, I cut out the passenger side compartment under rear the seat & fiberglassed in (2) 8" Kicker Solo-Baric DVC.

Extended diff breathers
Home made, via Home Depot.

35" Goodyear MTR's
Love 'em...

15x8 no-name, 6-spoke aluminum wheels w/4" backspacing.
Ebay... No clearance issues - 4"bs seems to be perfect.

I know I'm leaving stuff out, but for now that's all I can think of... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />