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Too much lift?? Stock 2nd gen Measurement?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Samjangxi, Feb 28, 2021.

  1. Feb 28, 2021 at 8:32 PM
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    Samjangxi

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    Hello, I just recently lifted my truck with fox 2.0s and I forgot to measure before my lift. I’m thinking I might’ve got 3 inches of lift instead of the intended 2 inch. Btw my Tacoma’s a 4cyl 2wd dcsb 2012 with 265/70/17 tires. If someone can inform me about stock hub to fender measurements that’d be great!
    right now I’m at
    driver 22 3/4
    Passenger 23
    Hub to fender measurements
     
  2. Mar 1, 2021 at 1:42 AM
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    Typical stock measurements are 20" front, 22" rear.
     
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  3. Mar 1, 2021 at 3:41 AM
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    It's not uncommon to initially get more lift than expected but it will settle some over time. A 4cyl will receive a higher lift due to being lighter in weight.
     
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  4. Mar 1, 2021 at 8:13 AM
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    Alright thanks
     
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  5. Mar 1, 2021 at 8:33 AM
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    You can always reduce the preload on the springs by spinning the collar.
     
  6. Mar 1, 2021 at 10:16 AM
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    How much will it settle?
    I wish I could on the truck, but fox 2.0s are aluminum and don’t want to mess the threads up :/
     
  7. Mar 1, 2021 at 11:23 AM
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    Thats the whole point of them being threaded.... Unload the weight off the truck, use spanner wrench n call it good.
     
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  8. Mar 1, 2021 at 11:24 AM
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    Agreed
     
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    From your measurements being passenger and driver, is it safe to assume you didn't lift the rear and were trying to "level" it by lifting just the front?
     
  10. Mar 1, 2021 at 12:29 PM
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    Alright I’ll give it a try.
     
  11. Mar 1, 2021 at 12:30 PM
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    In a way. I’m putting in the tsb 4leaf pack which should give me around an inch of lift in rear
     
  12. Mar 1, 2021 at 12:32 PM
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    mhhh ide probably leave it cause it might settle some. Adjusting those is a task, i doubt your going to be able to with the spanner wrench. its a pretty garbage tool.
     
  13. Mar 1, 2021 at 12:39 PM
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    True that. There’s not even a spot to use a spammer wrench on 2.0s. They’re not designed to be adjusted on vehicle, but I’m just gone try to muscle it with some PB lol
     
  14. Mar 1, 2021 at 1:19 PM
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    Maybe clean the threads first before using a said wrench but yea that’s why they are there
     
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  15. Mar 1, 2021 at 2:14 PM
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    OP, don't be shy, post some pics and introduce us to the truck in question.
     
  16. Mar 1, 2021 at 7:03 PM
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    Here she is

    DF7C836D-A609-4780-BA1D-BEAD306C478A.jpg
     
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  17. Mar 1, 2021 at 7:04 PM
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  18. Mar 2, 2021 at 5:05 AM
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    Get a new leaf pack. Problem solved!
     
  19. Mar 2, 2021 at 5:36 AM
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    So what's the issue? Looks fine to me. If you want a rake then adjust the front CO's. Drive it a few months then re-measure to see if it settles to your liking.
     
  20. Mar 2, 2021 at 11:31 AM
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    You gone buy me that? Lol
     

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