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TRD Sport Lifted vs. Stock Pics

Discussion in 'New Members' started by tbett56, Mar 9, 2017.

  1. Mar 9, 2017 at 8:51 PM
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    tbett56

    tbett56 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hey so I have a '15 TRD Sport that i purchased used in Sept. I love it. However, it has the stock suspension for a TRD sport and im not sure if I'd ever want to lift it more, or if the stock suspension is enough. Does anyone have pictures of their TRD sport before and after a custom lift job to give me some references??
     
  2. Mar 9, 2017 at 9:07 PM
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    tbett56

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    And if I'm being honest, I actually like the way it looks now with the current suspension and I don't do any serious off-roading. However, I'd like to get running boards (I'm only like 5'7") and possibly a grille guard one day, so I'm wondering if those parts would look silly on the truck if it weren't lifted higher off the ground.
     
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  3. Mar 9, 2017 at 9:11 PM
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    T4RFTMFW

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    For $500 +/- you could get a 2" lift front and rear.

    Would look a bit more aggressive. Would ride a bit firmer.

    Would not require extraneous mods like brake lines, UCAs or larger tires.

    Might introduce driveline vibes. Might not.
     
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  4. Mar 9, 2017 at 9:18 PM
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    Well it's not a 3rd Gen, but it's a TRD Sport..

    Stock
    FB_IMG_1489122880247.jpg
    Leveling kit and 285s FB_IMG_1489122873420.jpg
    6" lift with stock shocks/springs and 33's
    FB_IMG_1489122862595.jpg
    6"lift with Icons, armor, and 33's20170310_001640.jpg
     
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  5. Mar 10, 2017 at 6:38 AM
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    tbett56

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    That is sick. Well done.
     
  7. Mar 10, 2017 at 4:59 PM
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    mattgecko

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  9. Mar 12, 2017 at 2:08 PM
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    jimmy jam

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    Looks great. Lift is just right
     
  10. Mar 12, 2017 at 5:33 PM
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  11. Mar 12, 2017 at 5:39 PM
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  13. Mar 12, 2017 at 5:48 PM
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    Stock vs lifted, ~3"

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  14. Aug 23, 2020 at 4:37 PM
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    he that drives like 15

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    i'm worried about performance loss on the road, cornering... will a 3 inch lift impact my road driving much? my trd sport drives amazing and i don't want to screw up the tuning?
     
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    I like it as it Sits on Factory Height. Jst wondering if I could Load 265/75r16 w/out any Mods for Clearance?
     
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