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5 lug vs 4 cyl Prerunner for LT

Discussion in 'Long Travel Suspension' started by especk, Mar 29, 2011.

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5 Lug vs 4 cyl Prerunner for LT

Poll closed Jun 27, 2011.

  1. 5 Lug reg cab with complete LT

    8 vote(s)
    25.8%

  2. 6 Lug reg cab Prerunner with complete LT

    23 vote(s)
    74.2%
  1. Mar 29, 2011 at 9:27 AM
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    If all the stock suspension is going to be replaced with LT anyways and both have the same motor, which is better and why?
     
    especk, Mar 29, 2011
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  2. Mar 29, 2011 at 9:49 AM
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    The front suspension on the 5-lug and 6-lug trucks are completely different. There are more options available for the 6-lug design.

    In the rear, the 5-lug already has a spring under setup so it will require less fabrication to go long-travel, so that's a big plus.

    Both have their benefits.
     
    mjp2, Mar 29, 2011
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  3. Mar 29, 2011 at 11:41 AM
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    Can the 5 lug run 4.88s with and a diff lock?
     
    especk, Mar 29, 2011
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  4. Mar 29, 2011 at 11:58 AM
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    yup, this truck has 4.88's and an ARB locker. it's a 5 lug

    [​IMG]
     
    nelson18matt, Mar 29, 2011
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  5. Mar 29, 2011 at 12:41 PM
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    I love that truck!
     
    especk, Mar 29, 2011
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  6. Mar 29, 2011 at 2:17 PM
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    1st gen or 2nd gen?

    I dont know anything about the 2nd gens but on the 1st gen Id take 6 lug. Suspension is only part of the problem on the 5 lugs. Steering rack among other weak points still exist.
     
    Siebler, Mar 29, 2011
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  7. Mar 29, 2011 at 2:26 PM
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    I was thinkin 2nd gen. I wonder if many of the 5 lug parts in a 2nd gen are also weaker.
     
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  8. Mar 29, 2011 at 2:33 PM
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    I thought 1st gen prerunner had to be a V6. Maybe only in my year ('02)?
     
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  9. Mar 29, 2011 at 3:04 PM
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    I know they make 2nd gen reg cab prerunners in a 4 cyl.

    If I were to do a full LT, I would do a reg cab cuz I think there badass. If they were to put a 6 cyl in a reg cab I would buy it for sure.
     
    especk, Mar 29, 2011
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  10. Mar 29, 2011 at 5:06 PM
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  11. Apr 6, 2011 at 10:42 PM
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    I think the 6 lug would hold up more since most of those kits hold up on heavier trucks like dc 4x4 . Push it farther and you also have a bigger rear diff
     
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  12. Apr 28, 2011 at 12:29 AM
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    6 lugs also have better brakes. Who cares if a 5 lug comes spring under already, you'd replace the rear leafs with LT anyways and have to move perches and mounts.
     
    ckblum, Apr 28, 2011
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  13. Apr 28, 2011 at 5:45 PM
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    mine is an 03 and a v6 also
     
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  14. Apr 28, 2011 at 5:59 PM
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    Do you know if this config is still available in 2011? I tried the Toyota.com online builder. I get this when I tried to do a reg cab Prerunner:

    Clipboard03.jpg
     
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  15. Apr 28, 2011 at 6:39 PM
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    im not sure. i know that toyota builder site doesnt show everything that is made. i never saw a prerunner reg cab on the toyota site but ive seen quite a few of them around.
     
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  16. Jun 18, 2011 at 8:58 AM
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    I prefer the 5 lug not because i own one, but i prefer 2wd over anything. i've repaired many 4wd trucks at automotive school and i hated all the moving parts it involves. but the ability to put power down to all four wheels is a huge plus. i'm sticking to what i know. :D
     
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  17. Jun 18, 2011 at 10:08 AM
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    they make 6 lug 2wd
     
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  18. Jun 20, 2011 at 8:38 AM
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