Stormtrooper by Van-Solo 4R (TRD Off Road Hybrid)

[Van Solo]

Suma Performance Mirrors:

Grey + Heated + BSM

A serious upgrade for sure, set your mirrors once and see all angles and so much more.

These mirrors are worth the money, they have such an improved view that I would consider them a true must have when on or off road.

vey pleased and install is very straight forward.

go ahead and order them you will be very pleased!

@Suma Performance

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[Archer]

I've been looking at them, does yours have the "arrow" turn signal in them? It looks like it does on their site but they may just be using the same pic for turn signal or no turn signal? Not terribly interested in that feature.

Let us know how you like them and if they take getting usto because of the distorted depth they seem to give. They look perfect for off road.

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[Van Solo]

I've been looking at them, does yours have the "arrow" turn signal in them? It looks like it does on their site but they may just be using the same pic for turn signal or no turn signal? Not terribly interested in that feature.

Let us know how you like them and if they take getting usto because of the distorted depth they seem to give. They look perfect for off road.

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Nope did not like that feature either!
just heated and BSM for me!

They are fantastic in my opinion!

@Suma Performance

 

[Van Solo]

Going to try out the @Kimblade (A Square Wiper Blade)

https://kimblade.com/collections/front-wipers?sort_by=manual&wiperfinder=KA02041

They say they last longer much longer than traditional wipers, I am hoping to get a year out of them and if so I will buy the next 5 year blades in advance.

The concept is amazing and why no one else ever figured this out proof we live in a throw away society.

You can get Yellow, Blue or Red blades if you wanna upgrade from traditional black ones?

Update @kimblade arrived today, however they sent me J hook wipers and not the PTB ones.
So I reached out and now awaiting reply on solution. Stay Tuned

 

[Haruharu]

Old Man Emu MT64 Ordered!
Kit# 2135K

Im getting the same kit! Cant wait to see what you think!

 

[Van Solo]

Im getting the same kit! Cant wait to see what you think!

Nice, we will see!

 

[Van Solo]

Timbren "Oh Canada"

Rear Bump Stop Off Road kit adding soon!

 

[Van Solo]

Update:
ARB parts arrived:

FK134 Brake Line Spacer Kit, 1
FK137 Sway Bar Spacer Kit Rear, 1
MT64601052 MT64 Shock Absorber Rear, 2
3344 Coil Spring Rear, 1
MT64996013 MT64 Coilover Strut Front, 2
UCA0037 Upper Control Arm, 1

Vehicle in shop ready for tomorrow AM

We will be posting Images and videos of the install in real time......
Also via insta @van.solo.4R

Process Started, we will have updates as we go today......

 

[MikeD]

Update:
ARB parts arrived:

FK134 Brake Line Spacer Kit, 1
FK137 Sway Bar Spacer Kit Rear, 1
MT64601052 MT64 Shock Absorber Rear, 2
3344 Coil Spring Rear, 1
MT64996013 MT64 Coilover Strut Front, 2
UCA0037 Upper Control Arm, 1

Vehicle in shop ready for tomorrow AM

Very exciting, Van. Watching closely. Hope you might answer a couple questions as I consider this setup. (Note: I also have a TRD ORP)
What height are you setting the front at? 3" max sounds great but I'm worried about CV angle - so... are you adding a diff drop or setting it lower or .... convinced by your analysis that our TRD ORP CV can handle the angle?
Looking forward to more photos of the process. And the end result. Thanks!

 

[Van Solo]

Very exciting, Van. Watching closely. Hope you might answer a couple questions as I consider this setup. (Note: I also have a TRD ORP)
What height are you setting the front at? 3" max sounds great but I'm worried about CV angle - so... are you adding a diff drop or setting it lower or .... convinced by your analysis that our TRD ORP CV can handle the angle?
Looking forward to more photos of the process. And the end result. Thanks!

I will take some close images on Saturday morning for you. the 2135K kit comes 3" Front 2" Rear out of the box all pre assembled.
the drive home was smooth despite the horrible Calgary snow slushed roads this evening.

The kit requires no diff drop. Keeping in mind ARB designed the Trailhunter suspension and with that they know the vehicle very well. That said Toyota decided to be conservative with only 1" of lift on the Trailhunter.

 

[Van Solo]

Super big shout out to Kal Tire in Shawnessy Calgary!
Kiran the Assistant Manager and Darcy the mechanic made this job happen in 4hours and can’t say enough about them! Thank you so much for doing the job and doing it right!

 

[Van Solo]

Very exciting, Van. Watching closely. Hope you might answer a couple questions as I consider this setup. (Note: I also have a TRD ORP)
What height are you setting the front at? 3" max sounds great but I'm worried about CV angle - so... are you adding a diff drop or setting it lower or .... convinced by your analysis that our TRD ORP CV can handle the angle?
Looking forward to more photos of the process. And the end result. Thanks!

Here is a quick shot, I will put it on an alignment rack tomorrow and take better shots for you!

 

[MikeD]

Here is a quick shot, I will put it on an alignment rack tomorrow and take better shots for you!

Thanks! They look great. Of course in that shot with the vehicle on flat ground, the CV is almost straight in (so not much apparent angle in this state (good). I'm interested to see that angle at full droop if that is possible (during alignment it will be resting on the tires but maybe the tech will be interested as I am in seeing the angle at full droop:>)
One of your shots above shows the angle with droop after installation and it looks.... probably OK? I'm not sure how much more it will droop with the weight of wheels and tires....

Also, I'm curious if you notice any issues with sensors. The similarly priced (and lift height) Icon Stage 2 Kit has this warning on the web site: "APPLICATION NOTE #155: Requires recalibration of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) after install". Folks seemed worried about this for every mod but I know I've had no issues with sensors with the Peak 1.25" level and 34.8" tires but don't know what to expect from this additional height change. Am sort of hoping this is just Icon CYA.
Thanks again for the photos and relaying your experience.

 

[Van Solo]

Thanks! They look great. Of course in that shot with the vehicle on flat ground, the CV is almost straight in (so not much apparent angle in this state (good). I'm interested to see that angle at full droop if that is possible (during alignment it will be resting on the tires but maybe the tech will be interested as I am in seeing the angle at full droop:>)
One of your shots above shows the angle with droop after installation and it looks.... probably OK? I'm not sure how much more it will droop with the weight of wheels and tires....

Also, I'm curious if you notice any issues with sensors. The similarly priced (and lift height) Icon Stage 2 Kit has this warning on the web site: "APPLICATION NOTE #155: Requires recalibration of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) after install". Folks seemed worried about this for every mod but I know I've had no issues with sensors with the Peak 1.25" level and 34.8" tires but don't know what to expect from this additional height change. Am sort of hoping this is just Icon CYA.
Thanks again for the photos and relaying your experience.

Old Man Emu All the way!

 

[Van Solo]

Old Man Emu All the way!

Thanks! They look great. Of course in that shot with the vehicle on flat ground, the CV is almost straight in (so not much apparent angle in this state (good). I'm interested to see that angle at full droop if that is possible (during alignment it will be resting on the tires but maybe the tech will be interested as I am in seeing the angle at full droop:>)
One of your shots above shows the angle with droop after installation and it looks.... probably OK? I'm not sure how much more it will droop with the weight of wheels and tires....

Also, I'm curious if you notice any issues with sensors. The similarly priced (and lift height) Icon Stage 2 Kit has this warning on the web site: "APPLICATION NOTE #155: Requires recalibration of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) after install". Folks seemed worried about this for every mod but I know I've had no issues with sensors with the Peak 1.25" level and 34.8" tires but don't know what to expect from this additional height change. Am sort of hoping this is just Icon CYA.
Thanks again for the photos and relaying your experience.

I had the peak 1.25” with OEM before this.
Rest assured I will get you what you asked for in the Am!

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