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What Have You Done To Your 2nd Gen Tacoma Today?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by kwalton, Feb 2, 2008.

  1. May 5, 2016 at 7:58 AM
    Bender581

    Bender581 Well-Known Member

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    Where does the smaller skid plate go?
     
  2. May 5, 2016 at 8:12 AM
    Captain Stabbin

    Captain Stabbin Well-Known Member

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    I bounce it offa stuff.
    Totally misread the one behind the Rolling Stones mouth as "Whitetail Prostitute" :confused:
    Didn't have near as many on my Yeti as I remembered.

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    Looks pretty sad in comparison
     
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  3. May 5, 2016 at 8:14 AM
    EatSleepTacos

    EatSleepTacos Well-Known Member

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    It allows full articulation of the front suspension, making it true IFS. It just performs better off-road in certain situations. Some people do it, some people don't. All a matter of preference and if it's worth the trade off of reduced safety.
     
  4. May 5, 2016 at 8:15 AM
    Captain Stabbin

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    I bounce it offa stuff.
    Cons being increased body roll and steering dive, decreasing stability especially at speed
     
  5. May 5, 2016 at 8:16 AM
    EatSleepTacos

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    ^^^Exactly. I'd personally never do it. Not worth it to me.
     
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  6. May 5, 2016 at 8:18 AM
    Captain Stabbin

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    I bounce it offa stuff.
    There are quick disconnect kits out there, pretty expensive IIRC, but give the option to run both ways with minimal work.
    Edit: Mostly direct fit for JK's and such. Probably more trouble adapting to a Taco than it's worth.
     
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  7. May 5, 2016 at 8:20 AM
    EatSleepTacos

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    Shit, I'd rather take the time to just take the whole thing off each time. It'll only take like 15 minutes
     
  8. May 5, 2016 at 8:21 AM
    XPOTRPR

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    > BUILD LINKS >
    I tossed my sway bar in the garbage years ago...
     
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  9. May 5, 2016 at 8:25 AM
    Captain Stabbin

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    I bounce it offa stuff.
    Yeah just did some googling and a TW search... one guy had an idea involving velcro but deleted his original post after he got shredded to bits lol. Looks like "on" or "off" is the way to go.
     
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  10. May 5, 2016 at 8:55 AM
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    I took mine off recently when I put my lift on. It's definitely different.
     
  11. May 5, 2016 at 9:08 AM
    ChandlerDOOM

    ChandlerDOOM International tent trafficker

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    Or just leave it off.... I probably drive more than 90% of people on here and haven't had any real concerns.
     
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  12. May 5, 2016 at 9:09 AM
    EatSleepTacos

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    Or just leave it on...
     
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  13. May 5, 2016 at 9:13 AM
    Acerwin

    Acerwin The unNORM NORM

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    What's a sway bar :rolleyes:
     
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  14. May 5, 2016 at 9:13 AM
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    Shit, doesn't matter to me. But to take it on and off each time would get old real quick especially when the difference is so minimal. But we all use our trucks differently
     
  15. May 5, 2016 at 9:15 AM
    EatSleepTacos

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    Exactly! To each their own. For me, I don't wheel frequently enough to where it'd become a chore. I only go once a month or so.
     
  16. May 5, 2016 at 9:15 AM
    EatSleepTacos

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    It connects the two front tires together and helps reduce body roll.
     
  17. May 5, 2016 at 9:17 AM
    ChandlerDOOM

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    Right over your head bud :plane:
     
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  18. May 5, 2016 at 9:18 AM
    EatSleepTacos

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    Apparently.....

    EDIT: Wow, that is much more obvious on the computer than tapatalk since on the computer you can see the smilies. :facepalm:
     
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  19. May 5, 2016 at 9:22 AM
    Kuntrykid

    Kuntrykid Tacoholics R Us

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    Is it legal to remove sway bar? I thought it was illegal or @ least as far as inspections go....
     
  20. May 5, 2016 at 9:29 AM
    81shark

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    that's a lot of horse power.
     
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