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Axle Degree Shims or Carrier Bearing Drop Kit!!!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by beans20, Mar 30, 2011.

  1. Mar 30, 2011 at 8:43 AM
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    Soon to come 6" procomp lift Stage I 18x9.5 Black Rhino Sidewinders Kenwood DNX6960 Head Unit and 35x12.50 Toyo Open Country MT's JDM black head and tail lights and more!!!!
    If I lift my taco 6" would I need just a Degree Shim or Carrier Bearing Drop Kit or would both help and if the shims what degree would I need!!!!
     
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  2. Mar 30, 2011 at 9:20 AM
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    How is that workin out for you and what degree are your shims
     
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  5. Mar 31, 2011 at 3:20 AM
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    yeah i need some one with a 6" opinions
     
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    just done alot of reading on this particular subject and i have found numerous people saying they are using 4* shims, not to sure what mine are at this moment i believe mine are 4 as well, either way 4 plus carrier bearing drop seems to be the most popular answer
     
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    sweet i wanna do that to mine i just bought the bearing drop kit so im gonna get the axle shims next oh and by the way your truck looks badass the 03 and 81
     
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    well F it just went and ordered the 4* shims
     
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  9. Mar 31, 2011 at 4:32 AM
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    thanks man i really enjoy them oh and your trucks bad ass as well i got a buddy who is still drivin his 87 around im trying to get him to buy a newer tacoma as well but he cant stand the thought of cheating on his 87
     
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    What degree shim did you go with? Did it help?
     
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