Not bad for only eight hours...
Not bad for only eight hours in the shop, don't you think? The Tundra's lower, wider stance is definitely an improvement over its previous off-the-lot appearance and performance.
From the Driver Seat
Once the Tundra Racing lowering kit, Gibson exhaust, and the Granite Alloy wheels and Yokohama Parada Spec-X tires were mounted to the truck, we soon hit a wall. The Injen intake we had ordered for the '04 Tundra did not fit. According to the May '04 production date located on the factory sticker, which is on the driver side inner door sill, the truck fell within the '04 date; but apparently, Toyota stuck some newer hardware on the 4.7 liter and we actually needed an '05 model Injen intake.
No worries, the round-trip, 40-mile drive from JBM Sport Truck Accessories to Injen's Pomona, California, headquarters served as a perfect opportunity to testdrive the freshly dropped Tundra. The truck handled great, it was hard to believe the truck's suspension had actually been altered. For the most part, the Tundra maintained its stock-quality ride-Tundra Racing really designed a great drop kit that works around all major factory suspension components. The Gibson dual-exit exhaust system and the Injen intake certainly make for a powerful combo, both in growl and a peppier acceleration. The Tundra now handles a lot sportier, due to its lower stance, wider contact point with the asphalt, and a few extra ponies. The wheels and tires were sweet, and we literally just bolted the combo from the Tire Rack onto the truck. No hassle, no mounting, just an easy addition.