2006 Toyota Tacoma Suspension Upgrade - First Blood

Mark two lines indicating a 1.5-inch gap. That way, after the cut is made they can be lined up.

Ensuring both sides of the frame are properly supported, it's time for the fun stuff:cutting!

This up-close shot shows the lines matching at 1-1/2 inches.

After both sides are measured again and tacked into place, they can be welded up.

To give some added strength and clean up the looks of the Z, Bobby cut out templates to cap the frame with.

Here's a good look at the finished product. The perfect way to raise up the front crossmembers to lay the truck flat on the ground.

The same thing has to be done to the front frame horns, but since Bobby is also body-dropping Sarah's Taco he dropped the front 4 more inches for the body drop.

So, with the frame Z'd it's time to get back to the suspension.

Next, the spindle is bolted back together and the suspension is jacked all the way up to find where to mount the bag.

Bobby wanted to do something a little different, so he decided to mount the bags off of the upper control arm. To give the arms enough strength to bear the load he built a cage for the upper mount.

After all the supports are made, the bag is bolted in place to test before the system is completely welded in.

A brand new Tacoma tucking some 22s. Damn, that's a pretty sight!