I want to know what the process was for the intergraded fog lights.

 

This build is stunning all around


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What do you guys think of this I recently put in a turbo into my van, and it flys, with z rated tires I hit speeds of 120 mph
Z speed rating
A Z speed rating indicates the tire has been approved for speeds of 149+ mph (240+ km/h) under optimal conditions. This rating is associated with maximum tire performance and is a match for performance coupes and sedans, sports cars, and supercars.
While speed rating is typically adjacent to the load index, and outside of (after) the tire size expression, the Z speed rating can be found within the structure of the tire size:
235/40ZR18

 

What do you guys think of this I recently put in a turbo into my van, and it flys, with z rated tires I hit speeds of 120 mph

That's pretty cool. Start a new thread and show us some under-hood pics!

-Mike



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2013 Toyota Sienna LE AWD, 18x8" +35 KMC wheels, Continental All-Terrain tires, 5mm wheel spacers in front, 15mm wheel spacers in back, red painted calipers, SE struts and shocks, LE springs in front, 25mm strut spacer in front, +25mm trim height springs in rear with +30% spring force, factory style fog lamps, rally lights in grill, HID upgraded headlamps with black painted trim, functional tow hooks welded to frame, torklift central 2" ecohitch, performance dual exhaust, wheel fender flares, matte black body graphic surround, mass balancing graphics, TRD 4x4 off-road decals.

*A special thanks goes out to 4x4Cal for all his help with designing the lift kit

Thats one mean looking machine ! Awesome!

 

odd,
About your spare tire....it is a compact spare? What year/model mustang did you get it off? Looks like you probably have a bit over 29inch diameter tires...what size tire is on your spare to get close to that?

 

hi Odd
I am new to the chat thing. I have been looking at the great job you have done to your van. I have a 2014 xle awd with a Journey 3.5 lift kit. The suspension seems way to soft particularly on the highway.
do you think your mods could stiffin my vans suspension .If so where do get the heaver springs as i won't need taller ones.I also was wondering ,does the doors on your van make more creaking noises after the lift?

 

My springs are stock XLE springs, so nothing new there. I used SE struts and shocks, which made the dampening more firm. With my setup it rides firm enough for me.

I have a sliding door that groans, but I assume that is due to the 147,000 miles.

 

odd,

can you provide details on the rally light installation? I want to add lights to my 05 XLE.

Thanks

 

Yes, don't do it like I did. I tried to get the hole in the grill to match the position of light assembly, but because everything is at angles and curves, the hole ended up oblong and oversized. So I then rigged up those rubber boots around the grill to hide ragged hole. I made a custom bracket to attached the fog light bracket to, but now that it's all done, the fog light bracket doesn't hold them firm and I periodically need to re-straighten them.

So I would just mount them totally externally next time.

 

odd,

Thanks for your quick reply.
Yeah, lots of curves and angles.
I have not found a sanitary mount setup. For many years I have added extra headlights/rally lights/auxillary lights to my vehicles. Started with aircraft landing lights in a Toyota wagon back in 1980.

When I get a clean setup designed and constructed I will post it.

Thanks,

Gregg

 

I get numerous questions about my spare tire setup. It uses an aluminum 2015+ Mustang spare donut rim, with a Dunlop Space Miser T155/90D18 as the tire. The tire has a diameter of 28.5", which is close enough to the 29" diameter of my tires. However, I've never actually used it yet. I just throw it in the back when we go on trips.

 

Hey @odd -- thanks for this awesome thread. Great inspiration.

I need to start my project (2013 LE) with fresh tires as the current ones aren't going to cut if for ski season. Looks like you 29" tire (255/55r18) prior to the lift. Do you suspect the rubbing is from the extra lift or the increased radius?

I'm considering going 235/65r17 on stock LE rims as there are far more AT snow-rated tires available in that size.

 

Hey @odd -- thanks for this awesome thread. Great inspiration.

I need to start my project (2013 LE) with fresh tires as the current ones aren't going to cut if for ski season. Looks like you 29" tire (255/55r18) prior to the lift. Do you suspect the rubbing is from the extra lift or the increased radius?

I'm considering going 235/65r17 on stock LE rims as there are far more AT snow-rated tires available in that size.

I believe the rubbing is because the wheels are wider, and the tires wider yet, and also larger in diameter. I'm not sure if the lift changed much with the rubbing.

 

@riverrat -- I too ended up with 235/65r17. Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S. Already have 1000mi on them include a bunch of high mountain passes across CO in the snow.

 

This is my van with our Intech trailer.

 

Very nice, looks great!

 

This is awesome. I really love the wheels. The height of the car from the ground is awesome. Its good for off road.

 

I'm settling on a Traxda 2" lift and a Firestone Ride-Rite Helper. Tires: has anyone gone up a size with a 2" lift, to the Geolandar A/T G015 in size 235/60R18, from the stock size 235/55R18?

 

235/60R18

It looks like 235/60R18 tires have a diameter of 29.1", which is pretty much the same as the 255/55r18 tires I'm running. The height is not a problem, but I do have rubbing when at full lock when in reverse. Your tires should be narrower, so you might not have rubbing.

 

Odd, do you have a hub centric ring for your spare, or just figure that it will hopefully be slow enough and short enough distance that it won't matter?

 

No, I don't have one, I didn't even think of it. Yeah, it shouldn't be a problem for short distances.

 

so what is the final word on the tallest tire able to fit paired with a journeys lift??? I don’t mind trimming plastic!!!

 

I don't know if a lift really makes a difference. When turning, the tires rub at a location that is horizontal with the axle, not vertical. It is basically rubbing against the firewall. Even when you raise the vehicle, the firewall is still there vertically, so it still rubs.

 

2013 Toyota Sienna LE AWD, 18x8" +35 KMC wheels, Continental All-Terrain tires, 5mm wheel spacers in front, 15mm wheel spacers in back, red painted calipers, SE struts and shocks, LE springs in front, 25mm strut spacer in front, +25mm trim height springs in rear with +30% spring force, factory style fog lamps, rally lights in grill, HID upgraded headlamps with black painted trim, functional tow hooks welded to frame, torklift central 2" ecohitch, performance dual exhaust, wheel fender flares, matte black body graphic surround, mass balancing graphics, TRD 4x4 off-road decals.

*A special thanks goes out to 4x4Cal for all his help with designing the lift kit

I like what you have done and trying to find one to do myself, but it’s a challenge finding a good one.

 

Sadly, I am putting NEW TRD up for sale. Not because I want to part with it, but because we needed something with more towing ability. So I now drive a big SUV, which handles clumsily, gets horrible gas mileage, has vastly less interior space, and won't fit in the garage. Driving it back from the dealership I would get passed by Siennas and think to myself 'they're living the good life in that Sienna'. But alas, here is my post:

2013 Toyota Sienna TRD 4x4 - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle...

This 2013 Toyota Sienna LE AWD has been lifted 1" and fitted with dual exhaust, tow hooks, fender flares, off road wheels with all-terrain tires, and customs graphics. Runs and drives great, maintenance kept up. Southern owned - rust free and smoke free. With all wheel drive, added ground clearance and aggressive tires, this cavernous van is hard to beat as a camping vehicle.

The Sienna's 150 cu ft of cargo volume dwarfs almost any other vehicle's interior space - a Suburban of the same year only has 137 cu ft of space behind the front seats. 4x8 sheets of plywood lay flat and entirely inside the vehicle with the hatch closed. As an added bonus, Home Depot's flat carts are just above the liftgate height, so sheets slide in the van like dealing cards.

Despite the utility of a truck, it has the footprint of a sedan, and it zips around town and parks easily. It handles like a dream compared to a truck, and confidently swallows mountain twisties without body roll. Sliding captains chairs in the second row give passengers absurd legroom, and they remove easily (unlike the non-removable 2nd row chairs of the 2021 Sienna).

The 2013 features the very desirable 3.5l V6 mated to a 6 speed transmission. The drivetrain is a joy to use with abundant power and is quick to downshift when necessary. In 2017 Toyota revised the engine and transmission for fuel economy, making it sluggish in comparison. With Toyota reliability and routine maintenance, these vans easily go 300,000 miles. At 156k miles, this van is barely middle aged.

Warning: This vehicle gathers a surprising amount of attention. Apparently there are a lot of van lovers out there who are amazed when they see one that looks this good. Most people think this van came stock from Toyota this way. And frequently you'll see people backing up to take pictures of the van. The conversations you'll hear as people walk past are humorous - things like 'hun, when we get home, remind me to look up Sienna TRD. I could see myself driving that.'

Asking $13,500

 

I would like to come take a look at it, I am in Scottsdale. Feel free to call 480-363-5139

 

I'm sad to say goodbye, but alas, NEWTRD has sold. Happy modding all.

 

Ive wanted to do something similar, but didnt know it was possible. Thank you!! did you have to modify wheel wells at all? do you have any issues with tire rub?
Thank you!!!

 

IMO if Toyota built an off-road emphasis Sienna like this, they'd presell many of them before they arrived in dealerships. This may be the most attractive overall light-moderate modified vehicle I have ever seen. Very well done.

I presume he has modified his SUV by now.

I plan similar mods to my own Sienna AWD after I find one. Hoping to get a white LE I found not too far away.

Black wheels on a white van seems like too stark of an extreme black/white contrast. Thinking of gray wheels with 235/65R17 Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S, which look fantastic IMO (slightly taller than the unavailable OEM 235/60R17.) I realize AWD models come with 18s, but I likely prefer the extra sidewall comfort of the 17s plus smaller tires and wheels cost less.

I'm just one of countless dopes who thought a minivan is the last vehicle on earth I'd ever own. After driving a minivan for the last 3 years, I wish I found out how wrong I was earlier. I do have to admit that one of the best things about these mods is that it really does not look like a minivan anymore, more like an SUV or something in between.

 

IMO if Toyota built an off-road emphasis Sienna like this, they'd presell many of them before they arrived in dealerships. This may be the most attractive overall light-moderate modified vehicle I have ever seen. Very well done.

I presume he has modified his SUV by now.

I plan similar mods to my own Sienna AWD after I find one. Hoping to get a white LE I found not too far away.

Black wheels on a white van seems like too stark of an extreme black/white contrast. Thinking of gray wheels with 235/65R17 Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S, which look fantastic IMO (slightly taller than the unavailable OEM 235/60R17.) I realize AWD models come with 18s, but I likely prefer the extra sidewall comfort of the 17s plus smaller tires and wheels cost less.

I'm just one of countless dopes who thought a minivan is the last vehicle on earth I'd ever own. After driving a minivan for the last 3 years, I wish I found out how wrong I was earlier. I do have to admit that one of the best things about these mods is that it really does not look like a minivan anymore, more like an SUV or something in between.

Would you think this kind of mod on the first gen sienna presell before hitting the dealerships ? --->>>

Grill mods? Headlights? Spoilers?

I have a 2000 LE and I've been all over the interwebs looking for anything to spruce up the look of the Ol' Gal and so far I've come up with diddly squat. I mean I've seen stock photos of something resembling a protrousion off the back by the 3rd brake light but surely this cant be it...

www.siennachat.com

 

How did you get that Sienna Lift? I have been searching for a lift kit like this for nearly 10 years and can't find it