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new tacoma owner... remove lift?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Stickstones, Nov 1, 2023.

  1. Nov 1, 2023 at 10:48 PM
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    Stickstones

    Stickstones [OP] New Member

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    Previous owner lifted 6"
    Hey everyone, I just bought a great 2013 TRD Sport that has been nicely lifted 4" on fabtech and rough country gear.

    It's great truck and I love everything, but I would like to return it to stock or plus 2.

    What stock parts do I need to undo this? I don't know much about this, but I see blocks and long shocks in the back, and tower risers in the fron. at 4" I need to find stock height spindles, I suppose, eh?

    ANd the crossmember was added on by bolt. Do I need new swing arms and such to go back to standard or lowered height?

    HP
     
  2. Nov 1, 2023 at 11:34 PM
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    hwntaco20

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    Pics would help with advice. If they cut the cross member you will need a new one.
     
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  3. Nov 2, 2023 at 10:16 AM
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    lynlan1819

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    Better too just leave the truck the way it is since the crossmember was cutout,more cost and trouble than it's worth to change back to stock at this point.
     
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  4. Nov 3, 2023 at 1:03 PM
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    winkel

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    We need to see some pictures.
     
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  5. Nov 3, 2023 at 1:21 PM
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    Rock Lobster

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    Sounds like a drop bracket lift. Unfortunately, there aren't too many shops that are willing to re-weld the crossmember back into place.
     
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  6. Nov 3, 2023 at 3:45 PM
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    lynlan1819

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    O.P. most likely doesn't even have the cutout piece,most installers throw it away.
     

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