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Remove the differential drop on your 05+ Tacoma

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by mjp2, Oct 15, 2010.

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  1. Oct 16, 2010 at 7:12 AM
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    "Smooth" in that it would be even with the frame rails and any impact is deflected by properly supported plates.
     
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  2. Oct 16, 2010 at 7:12 AM
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    I think this kind of gets to the point that trucks are different, and uses are different.

    Larry sees a benefit from his diff-drop. Others don't. Even components as precisely engineered as modern vehicle parts have tolerances and minor differences.

    For some people, a diff drop may have some benefit. I can see how it's a risk in some situations as well.

    Also, Larry, you're running a shaved diff drop, right? What did you shave it down to again? I'm surprised they don't offer these things in more than one size.
     
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  3. Oct 16, 2010 at 7:15 AM
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  4. Oct 16, 2010 at 7:15 AM
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    He THEORIZES it would have deflected the blow. Energy is STILL transfered into the DD, given the impact he sustained. Being as the DD INCREASES the leverage the force of whats hitting that location, even if the skid "defleted" 75% of the energy of the impact, being at the integrity of that spot is compromised by the DD installation, the results may STILL have been the same. Skid plates arent Magical peices of steel. When they bend, and they make contact with a crossmember, that means that some enrgy was transfered to that spot. Hold your hand behind an 1/8" peice of steel, and let me hit it with a hammer. Tell me you dont feel anything.
     
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  5. Oct 16, 2010 at 7:17 AM
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    am i allowed to chime in with my own personal opinions on this?? :D or should i just keep quiet....
     
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  6. Oct 16, 2010 at 7:17 AM
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    To those that want to believe it's possible to drop a component that's mounted at a pivot point by lowering the other end of the mounting bar, have at it.

    For anyone that wants to look at that last picture I posted and make an informed cost/benefit decision, the information is there.
     
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  7. Oct 16, 2010 at 7:18 AM
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    By all means...
     
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  8. Oct 16, 2010 at 7:18 AM
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    You definitely can. :p
     
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  9. Oct 16, 2010 at 7:19 AM
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    OH yes it will. Your hand wont be damaged, but the energy will be flet. :cool: And if Jhodge places his hand behind one.....I'll aim for his head....
     
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  10. Oct 16, 2010 at 7:21 AM
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...

    BOB!!!! physical threats being made......


    this thread is blowing up faster than that "chick's" thread last wek
     
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  12. Oct 16, 2010 at 7:23 AM
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    Dont be silly.....She had over 10 pages before the end of a day.....this one just hit 4....And to add.....Physical threats against MEMBERS is not tolerated. Your a Moderator....
     
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  13. Oct 16, 2010 at 7:25 AM
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    i still have a member number....
     
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  15. Oct 16, 2010 at 7:26 AM
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    :der:i think larry should go out and drive at 20 mph and aim for a rock to take a direct hit on his skid plates and aee the results for ourselfs...this way we can put this to bed
     
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  16. Oct 16, 2010 at 7:26 AM
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    Fine...BOB!!...I threatened to hit douche bag.....I mean Johode.... with a Hammer.....I'll go to time out now....
     
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  17. Oct 16, 2010 at 7:27 AM
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    Thats a good idea.
     
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    YOUr still awake from last night???
     
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  19. Oct 16, 2010 at 7:28 AM
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    PERSONAL ATTACK!! Get him, Hodgey!
     
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  20. Oct 16, 2010 at 7:29 AM
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    i read most of the posts on this thread, but i was wondering what the conditions were when the damage took place? how fast were you going? were you in the air and then came down on the rock? were there tons of rock you wre bouncing over? what else?

    i see that much damage and i wonder what it takes to make that happen. maybe it comes down to the driver and how hard you are willing to wheel? i guess i am really conservative off road because i dont see how I could do that to my truck (even with the diff drop).
     
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