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Lowering 6" lift?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by owen06, Aug 23, 2011.

  1. Aug 23, 2011 at 3:23 PM
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    owen06

    owen06 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I know I might get stoned for this....

    But I have a 09 4dw with a 6" Fabtech performance lift. It is great, don't get me wrong, but I was wondering if it is possible to lower the lift a little, 2-3 inches, with adjusting the front coilovers and switching out the rear block to a different one?

    Is that possible with the different cross member, or bigger spindles, etc?

    I have 35s and would switch to 33s.

    Also gearing. I re-geared for 35s, so would going to 33s screw that up?

    I know there are a million reasons why this may not be possible.

    Ok, start throwing.
     
  2. Aug 23, 2011 at 3:38 PM
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    Might just have to buy a 3" kit and replace all the 6" parts. At least then you'd have them to sell as a package to somebody else. I'm not really familiar with the lift you have installed now, so somebody correct me if I'm talking out of my ass.
    The gearing would be a little short after changing tires, so your RPM would be higher when cruising.
     
  3. Aug 23, 2011 at 3:40 PM
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    well you asked for specs..... 06 trd sport speedway blue 5.3l v8 4.0 camburg lift spindles extended travel icons total chaos lowers allpro 4" leaf pack 17" xd hoss rims 37/12.5/17 mickey thompson baja atz Allpro hybrid bumper grill craft grill wicked flow muffler inside i have..... wet okole real tree camo seat cover blue oznium dome light stealth sub box with 2 10" kicker comp subs kicker 400 watt amp weathertech floor mats
    so you are 4x4?
     
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    Isnt the cross member cut out for a 6" lift? and if that is the case then a stock cross member would have to be welded back in. sounds like a killer to me right there.
     
  5. Aug 23, 2011 at 4:11 PM
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    Yeah I think welding back in the cross member is not an option.
    Fabtech wrote back to me saying it is not possible.

    Oh well, i was just wondering. I have a lot of time on my hands.
     
  6. Aug 23, 2011 at 4:12 PM
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    The toyota I went to said they dont sell that part since its not a bolt on and is part of the frame
     
  8. Aug 23, 2011 at 4:16 PM
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    I tried for aabout months asking the 4WP and ORW places to save me the piece they cut when they get a 4WD truck rolling through with that lift but had no luck. I ended up cutting and plating the crossmember back in. A JY could work too, but I think it would be easier to build your own
     

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