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What constitutes "bro" lean?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by 12tacop, Dec 28, 2017.

  1. Dec 28, 2017 at 2:29 PM
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    12tacop

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    Yeah I had reverse lean, it was terrible, cant stand a nose down truck. Wife said wow it looks bigger. LOL
     
  2. Dec 28, 2017 at 2:29 PM
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    I like your thinking.
     
  3. Dec 28, 2017 at 2:30 PM
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    ok
     
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  4. Dec 28, 2017 at 2:32 PM
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    I suspect you are correct.
     
  5. Dec 28, 2017 at 2:32 PM
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    That looks level to me... (not nose high).
     
  6. Dec 28, 2017 at 2:38 PM
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    That looks nose high to me
     
  8. Dec 28, 2017 at 2:47 PM
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    Yeah thats what it looks like to me.
     
  9. Dec 28, 2017 at 2:53 PM
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    Take it for a ride at night with your dim headlights on...if people continue to give your their brights, you're high in the front.
     
  10. Dec 28, 2017 at 2:54 PM
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    Good grief, I forgot about the lights. Well I am not adjusting them, just have to flash people I guess.
     
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  11. Dec 28, 2017 at 2:56 PM
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    Well, I am just happy to have a newer to me Taco after driving a 93 for 24+ yrs. Getting 265/75r16 saturday and I am just going to drive it and enjoy.
    Thanks guys for your input I appreciate it.
     
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  12. Dec 28, 2017 at 3:00 PM
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    Agree. That one does look bro'd out.
     
  13. Dec 28, 2017 at 3:02 PM
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    If it bugs you, you have options for the rear. If not, enjoy it as it is. You will need to adjust the headlights as it sits now though.
     
  14. Dec 28, 2017 at 3:12 PM
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    Truck owners I’ve frequently seen in AZ near the Imperial sand dune area like to lift the front of their trucks and leave the rear stock - so headlights are pointed directly into oncoming traffic’s at night time. I’ve even seen multiple Raptors like this out there. Out of 100 trucks, I’d count maybe 30 to 40 trucks with this type of lift in a 1-2 week period.

    That to me looks like a bro lean.
     
  15. Dec 28, 2017 at 3:20 PM
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    Around here they call it the Carolina Squat. If you criticize it in any way people will fight you.

    "Some people live by the squat, and die by the squat."

    -Redneck co-worker when I asked why he only installed half a lift kit on his truck. I still don't know what he meant by that.
     
  16. Dec 28, 2017 at 3:36 PM
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    Looks good to me, bro.
     
  17. Dec 28, 2017 at 3:39 PM
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    Really?

    Adjust your lights, dont be one of those dicks
     
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  18. Dec 28, 2017 at 3:40 PM
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    In my area theres a whole lot of bro lean, its called tennessee tilt, and its rampant and way more "bro" looking than mine.

    Will just see what bigger tires do and then address from there.
     
  19. Dec 28, 2017 at 3:40 PM
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    Thanks
     
  20. Dec 28, 2017 at 3:41 PM
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    No, would not be that, just flash the light to let them know its already on low.

    Believe me I hate a high beam driver.
     

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