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Getting the front higher than the rear

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Patrickaudish, Aug 29, 2020.

  1. Aug 30, 2020 at 7:04 AM
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    fixnfly

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    Here's my truck right after the frame replacement. They threw away my wheeler's leaf springs and added the factory garbage replacements without my knowledge. When I first saw it I looked at the service guy and asked "ARE YOU FUCKING SERIOUS??? The drive home was interesting, The brakes were horrible and I had a nice view of the sky.
    So I found my Wheeler's springs in the scrap pile, brought them home and replaced them again! Nice and level now!
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  2. Aug 30, 2020 at 7:17 AM
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    oh my........

    I'm just amazed at the thinking to reduce your visibility of the road or objects in front of you. Any visibility reduction could make for an interesting rear end encounter in a Cali rush hour traffic.

    BTW, IMHO, the truck looks like my dog getting ready to make a sidewalk treasure.

    Oh well, glad I'm not in Cali
     
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  3. Aug 30, 2020 at 7:33 AM
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    DG92071

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    A little too low in the back for my taste but I like that look too. Too hell with the haters because they'll never say it to your face, they'll turn their head and giggle like a school girl.

    Mine has 6" in the front and 4.25" in the back and it sits exactly level which is not what I was looking for, it does have a toolbox in the bed full of heavy tools. The front will eventually go to 7" and it should be what I want.

    Or you could go with 95% of what everyone else has: 3" lift, 33's, 500 pounds in bumpers, Ford lights in the grille, and TRD stickers everywhere.
     
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  4. Aug 30, 2020 at 7:33 AM
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    DG92071

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    We're glad you're not in Cali too.
     
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  5. Aug 30, 2020 at 7:34 AM
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    b_r_o

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    Just put some spacers in the front
     
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  6. Aug 30, 2020 at 1:17 PM
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    DG92071 you're not good at making a good impression........

    Oh well, its the internet forum. Always someone looking to provoke.

    Try another member.

    Thanks just the same.
     
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  7. Aug 30, 2020 at 7:23 PM
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    You come here on the day of my daughters wedding asking for help? This kind of help..

    Enzo, give him an orange...
     
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  8. Aug 30, 2020 at 7:55 PM
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    Try tossing 2000lbs + in the bed, remove/add weight accordingly. :D
     
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  9. Aug 30, 2020 at 8:06 PM
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    Stock for now.. maybe
    I've seen a couple of these riding down the road lately... how does someone see where they are going SAFELY? If you go for it just be careful!
     
  10. Aug 30, 2020 at 8:54 PM
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    Seriously, I’m down for one’s opinion and personal preference but just be safe. Does your seat have to be pushed to the front and reclined forward to counteract the back lean?
     
  11. Aug 30, 2020 at 9:09 PM
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    Stock for now.. maybe
    ??? Read up.. i think we on the same side. Im NOT on the back lean/carolina squat/whatever its called dealio. You quoted me (with different words) but in the same manner.. as in hope OP or anyone else doesn't do, it mainly for safety


    And looks i guess. To each their own though
     
  12. Aug 30, 2020 at 10:19 PM
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    I was actually agreeing with you man. Sorry I didn’t clarify that but I was adding my input to what you said.
     
  13. Aug 30, 2020 at 10:22 PM
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  14. Aug 30, 2020 at 10:30 PM
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    Re-reading I understand now. I probably would have understood sooner face to face (facial expression or tone). Im glad we are on same page! Mistakes happen and thanks for the clarification in a decent way
     
  15. Aug 30, 2020 at 11:08 PM
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    Thanks for understanding and it was my bad man, I had a few beers and could have clarified that I was on the same page as you
     
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  16. Aug 30, 2020 at 11:14 PM
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    Bro lean:facepalm:
     
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  18. Aug 30, 2020 at 11:40 PM
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    I'm glad these folks add the 35 series mud terrain tires as well on the 22" rims. Just in case you couldn't quite figure out what in the hell you are looking at. Usually coupled with multicolor rock lights in the wheel wells at night.
     
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  20. Aug 31, 2020 at 12:57 AM
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    I personally like a "little" lean, but that's me. The picture of the truck you posted is a bit much though IMO and a tad sketchy.

    I recommend spacers till you figure something out more permanent. My truck is a 2wd and I put in a 3 inch spacer lift with 31 inch BFGs. I do not do heavy off-roading or race in Baja or jump it or crawl rocks or mount the curbs at the mall (sometimes). I drive it... My vision is just fine from the driver seat. I haven't had any braking or safety issues either. It's your truck, do what you want with it, have fun :D

    Here's what my truck looks like with a 3 inch front spacer lift

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