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To Rake or Not To Rake??

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by lundy, Jan 13, 2012.

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Rear options

Poll closed Feb 12, 2012.
  1. Leave It

    15 vote(s)
    14.3%
  2. TSB Rear Springs

    84 vote(s)
    80.0%
  3. 1" Block

    6 vote(s)
    5.7%
  1. Jan 13, 2012 at 9:43 PM
    #21
    RelentlessFab

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    Get the TSB leafs! Its totally worth it. Extra capacity, and less axle wrap with them.

    Saw you today Matt. You were pulling into a parking lot about 1:15 off Colbert I think. Truck looks good. :cool:
     
  2. Jan 14, 2012 at 4:05 AM
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    Tepidy

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    TSB for sure. I like a slight rake in our trucks.
     
  3. Jan 14, 2012 at 7:22 AM
    #23
    cantman

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    I hope this helps!

    [​IMG]
     
  4. Jan 14, 2012 at 11:31 AM
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    TACWUT

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    I say leave it.
     
  5. Jan 14, 2012 at 11:53 AM
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    Still say its a coin toss.

    @Justin: I'm done with suspension for now, maybe I'll get bored and go 6"

    [​IMG]
     
  6. Jan 14, 2012 at 11:53 AM
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    Cbass38

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    rake?
    we have the hispanics do our yard work in az.. but they use leaf blowers.:rolleyes:
     
  7. Jan 14, 2012 at 12:03 PM
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    jflan

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    What about your "roof rake" ?
    How do you do that ?

    Engwish twicky langwidge.

    :p
     
  8. Jan 14, 2012 at 6:03 PM
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    3silvertoyotas

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    5100's set at .85 w/ Eibach Coils front 5100's, TSB w/ 1.5 AAL rear,
    I like the rake look but Im having the same vibe issues at .85 w/ Eibachs and 1.5 AAL w/TSB. Ive tried everything from 0 to 1" drop/rotate 180, for the CB and no improvement. I'm going to order the Beefedtaco 1.5 CB drop with the better mounting/support bracket. If that doesn't help, going back to 0 on the 5100's.

    For what it's worth heres a picture of it w/out the 1.5 aal and .85 on the 5100's.[​IMG]
     
  9. Jan 16, 2012 at 7:57 AM
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    For a reference photo, I just installed the Toytec 2"AAL last night. 5100's and Eibachs will be going on tomorrow, but this is how it looks ass-high.

    [​IMG]
     
  10. Jan 16, 2012 at 8:52 AM
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    Rake it.
     
  11. Jan 16, 2012 at 9:41 AM
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    My TSB claim was denied. Because of miles on my truck, anybody have experiance with fighting that?
     
  12. Jan 16, 2012 at 10:16 AM
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    What year and how many miles?
     
  13. Jan 16, 2012 at 10:40 AM
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    I think the TSB states 3 years or 36K, whichever comes first.

    Take a look at the OME Dakar spring if you want a good and economical upgrade from stock. There is also a Dakar AAL available if you need even more carrying capacity beyond the standard Dakar.
    DownsouthMotorsports - call
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    Wheeler's Offroad
     
  14. Jan 16, 2012 at 12:37 PM
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    My Taco with 885s & Dakars. 3" front & rear, no vibes.
    [​IMG]
     
  15. Jan 17, 2012 at 4:15 PM
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    I'm getting the TSB. The parts are being ordered. On a side note they're ordering me a new front diff so I can finally be rid of my diff vibe/growl.
     
  16. Jan 20, 2012 at 8:51 AM
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    They align it after the TSB correct? Might throw the 1/4" Taco lean spacer in before I get it done.
     
  17. Jan 20, 2012 at 12:14 PM
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    That's what I heard, I didn't get it done.
     
  18. Jan 20, 2012 at 6:07 PM
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    I had mine done and it included the alignment, so I would throw in the spacer.
     
  19. Jan 20, 2012 at 6:11 PM
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    :p rake it cali lean haha its funky but im starting to like it on mine

    IMG_1297.jpg
     

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