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Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by Dmonkey, Feb 26, 2010.

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  1. Feb 26, 2010 at 10:11 PM
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    Dmonkey

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    Eibach height adjust shocks in front, KYB monomax shocks in the back. Stock springs front and back. Level 8 MK6 10mm offset wheels on Cooper ATP tires (stock size)
    this is what I started with

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    First came the exhaust: Pics are not of the first exhaust I have, first is of the muffler I'm running. It's a magnaflow, the 2nd pic is of my current exhaust being welded up to clear the notch

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    Then came the OEM Tach Cluster
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    then came rims/tires: front: 235/40/18 Rear 265/35/18 (going to 245s probably)

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    You'll note at this point it looks HIGH off the ground.. well I agreed

    so:

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    Cut LCAs for QA1 plates
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    Prerunner Leafs (3 inch drop with middle leaf removed)
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    Not Pictured are the 3 inch Beefed blocks and ubolts
    this is what I ended up with:

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    I should probably mention that the QA1s are GMP1s and I'm running 8 inch 565lb springs and that The toxic shocks on the back are PN# 418509

    This is how I put the proportioning valve end.. so far it hasn't broken off haha

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    thats all I got for now ;p
     
    Dmonkey, Feb 26, 2010
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  2. Feb 26, 2010 at 10:15 PM
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    Nice! I like those rims! :thumbsup:
     
    Anathollo, Feb 26, 2010
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  3. Feb 26, 2010 at 10:16 PM
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    thanks dudes
     
    Dmonkey, Feb 26, 2010
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  4. Feb 26, 2010 at 10:18 PM
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    How i love a clean taco that isn't too far from the ground... And i also like lowered tacomas. ;)
     
    XrunnIT, Feb 26, 2010
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  5. Feb 26, 2010 at 10:18 PM
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    Nice. :thumbsup:
     
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  6. Feb 26, 2010 at 10:35 PM
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    I like!
     
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  7. Mar 18, 2010 at 12:04 PM
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    now in correct location!
     
    Dmonkey, Mar 18, 2010
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  8. Mar 18, 2010 at 12:09 PM
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    dont like lowered trucks? ;p thats cool

    I have a Jeep CJ5, you know a 4x4 with a real front axle :D
     
    Dmonkey, Mar 18, 2010
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  9. Mar 18, 2010 at 12:47 PM
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    PERFORMANCE Custom Turbo Setup FRONT SUSPENSION Drop Spindles by Aaron Carswell 01-04 Swaybar Endlinks Energy Suspension Endlink Bushings Cando Upper Control arms QA1 coilovers with 8" spring Custom 4 pot Brembo BBK Modified lower control arms with mjbfab qa1 mounting plates and Poly bushing sleeves REAR SUSPENSION Chasis Tech drop leafs QA1 adjustable shocks weld in drop notch Gas tank cross member bridge 3" angled blocks 2013 Double Cab Short Bed TRD Sport Eibach Pro Truck Shocks front and rear Lifted to the 3rd setting on the front shocks
    :puke:my tacoma is lower
     
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  10. Mar 18, 2010 at 12:51 PM
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    lol nice mike ;p
     
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  11. Mar 18, 2010 at 1:02 PM
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    its ok that guys a newb anyways hahaha :jerkoff:
     
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  12. Mar 18, 2010 at 1:22 PM
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    haha yeah
     
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  13. Mar 18, 2010 at 2:15 PM
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    It definitely is very wrong on a 4x4 or a pre runner, but not a base model. I think it looks pretty good.
     
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  14. Apr 13, 2010 at 5:28 PM
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    this has been on for a while now, as of 2-28 lol but
    prerunner lower valance ftw (thanks to ryanjboutin for pickin it up from certifit)
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  17. Feb 9, 2011 at 10:06 PM
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    Looks awesome. I love how clean your truck and most first gen reg cabs look lowered. soo sick
     
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  18. Feb 9, 2011 at 10:15 PM
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    thanks man I appreciate it
     
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    Any plans to boost?
     
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