One compromise we had with the Walker Evans Streetlock wheels was that the simulated beadlock ring wasn't notched for the tire pressure monitor valve stems, so we weren't able to use them. We might use a Dremel tool to back-cut the ring and install the sensors later. Both the Flowmaster exhaust and the Airaid intake went on very easily. The one issue we had was that the foot-long exhaust adapter for our longbed Tacoma wasn't flared, which meant more welding. The 4.0L V-6, with its new breathing capability, sounds much better, without being much louder. The intake went on a week after the lift, and a slight mileage improvement was noticed, although the taller tires and increased weight of the suspension has resulted in the truck losing about 2 mpg all around. Regardless, the truck owner was happy to trade some efficiency for the added capability and the upgraded look.
Time Spent Working: 12 hours
Degree of Difficulty: Intermediate (The lift was a bolt-on affair, but there was some frame cutting, exhaust welding, and of course, tire mounting.)
Tools Used: Impact wrench, metric and SEA sockets and wrenches, reciprocating saw, cut-off wheel, MIG welder, and coilover spanner wrench.
| Parts Used: |
| Prices from autoanything.com: |
| Airaid intake PN 510-179 | $230.00 |
| BFGoodrich Mud Terrain T/A KM2 LT285/70R17 | $232.00 (each) |
| Flowmaster dual-exit side exhaust PN 17432 | $373.00 |
| Tuff Country 6-inch suspension | $1,359.95 ($2,219.95 with coilovers) |
| Walker Evans 17x8-1/2-inch Street Wheels | $325.00 (each) |
| Total Cost of Parts: | $5,050.95 (Not including tax and labor) |