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What's the height difference from back to front on a stock Taco?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by DestinTaco, Aug 8, 2011.

  1. Aug 8, 2011 at 2:45 PM
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    DestinTaco

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    I thought I heard someone say 2" but I'm not sure. Thanks.
     
  2. Aug 8, 2011 at 3:06 PM
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    When I get done out of the shitter, I will measure it for ya! :cheers:
     
  3. Aug 8, 2011 at 3:07 PM
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    rcbs204

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    I have 1" of rake after lift
     
  4. Aug 8, 2011 at 3:14 PM
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    DestinTaco

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    I just want to know the difference before any lift.
     
  5. Aug 8, 2011 at 3:16 PM
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    [​IMG]

    this is the front center of my tire...
     
  6. Aug 8, 2011 at 3:18 PM
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    this is the rear center. hope it helps ya.
     
  7. Aug 8, 2011 at 3:24 PM
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    DestinTaco

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    About an inch and a half I see. Thanks.
     
  8. Aug 8, 2011 at 3:25 PM
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    jandrews

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    Roughly 1" of rake.

    It looks like more when you measure because the rear fender wells are arched higher than the fronts...they are not the same shape.

    Measuring, you should get about 1.75" of difference.
     
  9. Aug 8, 2011 at 3:29 PM
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    Let me ask this. I currently have 884's with 1/4" top plate spacers on the front and 2" AAL in the back. If I took off the spacers and also took off the AAL's, do you think I would be nose high or would it be right at level?
     
  10. Aug 8, 2011 at 3:31 PM
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    jandrews

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    No idea, but trucks should have rakes.
     
  11. Aug 8, 2011 at 3:45 PM
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    I have 34'' front and 36.5'' rear measured in the center of the wheel. I do have a bull bar on the front though so that might bring the front down a bit.
     
  12. Aug 8, 2011 at 3:48 PM
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    Fightnfire

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    To many things are going to be different to measure one truck and carry that over to all stock trucks. Age, accessories, times it's carried a load, amount of gas etc..
     
  13. Aug 8, 2011 at 5:28 PM
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    I had 1 1/2" front to back with 3000 miles on a 4x4 double cab short bed before my lift.
     
  14. Aug 8, 2011 at 5:55 PM
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    Mine had a 2" rake with TSB spring pack...
     
  15. Aug 8, 2011 at 5:58 PM
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    US stock trucks = 1 1/2"

    Canadian stock trucks , US TSB trucks = 2"
     
  16. Aug 8, 2011 at 5:59 PM
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    potato?
     
  17. Aug 8, 2011 at 6:02 PM
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    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    You say poe-tae-to

    I say poe-ta-toe

    Let's call the whole thing off
     
  18. Aug 8, 2011 at 6:17 PM
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    TheGreekIndian

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    take off your spare and watch your rear rise!!!
     
  19. Aug 8, 2011 at 6:36 PM
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    Not sure why my rear sits so much higher than everyone's. And I don't have the TSB springs.
     
  20. Aug 8, 2011 at 6:37 PM
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    You buy it new or used ?
     

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