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Level or a slight rake?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Deathbysnusnu, Nov 6, 2013.

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Suspension: Flat or Rake?

Poll closed Dec 6, 2013.
  1. Rake

    93 vote(s)
    62.0%
  2. Flat

    57 vote(s)
    38.0%
  1. Nov 6, 2013 at 5:14 PM
    #1
    Deathbysnusnu

    Deathbysnusnu [OP] Work is just a daily detour to happy hour.

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    If this has been asked before, please disregard, I did not find anything in a search.

    Do you like your truck to sit level or have a rake, rear end slightly higher?
     
  2. Nov 6, 2013 at 5:15 PM
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    anders99

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    I like mine level not the greatest pic sorry. Toytec 3'' spacer with aal in the rear

    [​IMG]
     
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  3. Nov 6, 2013 at 5:17 PM
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    ChamYota

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    To me, the logical thing is to have a slight rake in the rear, then when you place a load in the rear, the truck will be level and still have the nice look to it. When it's already level and you add weight(assuming the rear is weak/stock), you will get the "bro squat". That's my opinion though.
     
  4. Nov 6, 2013 at 5:45 PM
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    Boone

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  5. Nov 6, 2013 at 6:33 PM
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    FTD

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    Slight rake for the occasional heavy load. Mine's level right now because of the weak factory rear springs, looks badass actually, but only if I keep nothing heavy in the back.

    My blood pressure goes through the ceiling when I see the "bro squat". Perhaps someone can explain the rationale, but to me it just looks stupid and I don't see the point of wrecking the reason for the existence of your truck, namely, to carry stuff.
     
  6. Nov 6, 2013 at 6:41 PM
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    Boone

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    Because racetruck.
     
  7. Nov 6, 2013 at 6:41 PM
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    BamaToy1997

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    Exactly for this reason.
     
  8. Nov 6, 2013 at 6:47 PM
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    KenLyns

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  9. Nov 6, 2013 at 6:48 PM
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    Level. Air bags for loads and no goofy everyday nosedive.
     
  10. Nov 6, 2013 at 8:20 PM
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    OffroadToy

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    I had mine level but got the vibs... also, when the boat was hooked up the headlights were aiming up in the air. Lowered the front and inch and the problems wen't away.
     
  11. Nov 6, 2013 at 8:26 PM
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    anders99

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    Heres mine with the aal with a 17ft whaler, about 3000 lbs behind me

    [​IMG]
     
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  12. Nov 6, 2013 at 8:47 PM
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    tacomataco2

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    i like the raked look. i adjusted my headlights up and bam all set.
     
  13. Nov 7, 2013 at 6:03 AM
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  14. Nov 7, 2013 at 6:30 AM
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    Boone

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    No problem. It can take a while to get it figured out.
     
  15. Nov 7, 2013 at 7:06 AM
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    jspansel

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    Slight rake...
     
  16. Nov 7, 2013 at 3:26 PM
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    Slight Rake.
     
  17. Nov 8, 2013 at 6:43 PM
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    Fenwick1993

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    I like a bit of a rake so that the truck is level when I put weight in the back. Looks like the truck's about to pounce. :D
     
  18. Nov 8, 2013 at 6:47 PM
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  19. Nov 8, 2013 at 6:53 PM
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    Slight rake!

    The level stance looks good but for me I need to keep at least the stock rake
     
  20. Nov 10, 2013 at 8:13 PM
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    TnRedNeck721

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    100% THIS! If you do a lot of hauling or towing you should want to have a little rake.
     

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