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Tacoma PreRunner SR5 sit higher than other tacomas

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Garrett1, Jul 26, 2012.

  1. Jul 26, 2012 at 8:57 PM
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    I was just wondering if the tacoma PreRunner SR5 sits higher than other types of tacoma? i am running 265/75/16 mastercraft courser a/t 2s and could possibly run bigger. other tacomas i've seen look like they could not do so
     
  2. Jul 26, 2012 at 9:00 PM
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    Higher than the 5 lugs
     
  3. Jul 26, 2012 at 9:02 PM
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    Two basic designs.

    5 lug... spring-under-axle 2wd
    6 lug... spring-over-axle, 2wd PRerunner and 4x4.

    Other than the front driveline, the Prerunner and 4x4 are virtually identical.
    SR5 is no different than the base model 4x4. TRD comes with nicer shocks, but that's it.
    Same height for all 6-lug.
     
  4. Jul 26, 2012 at 9:13 PM
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    Ok thanks for tha info. I've been looking at pics of my truck with a three inch lift and could tell much of a difference than what it looks now. I guess you can't really tell with a pic
     
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    my 2012 TRD Sport 4x4 dc sits 1/2" higher than my 2010 SR5 4x4 dc did.

    I thought it was the wheels but have been schooled otherwise.
     
  6. Jul 26, 2012 at 9:19 PM
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    Roof height is 1/2" higher, or is it a different cut on the fenders?
     
  7. Jul 26, 2012 at 9:19 PM
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    Maybe your 2012 hasn't settled or broken in ??
     
  8. Jul 26, 2012 at 9:22 PM
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    Fixed it for you :D
     
  9. Jul 26, 2012 at 9:32 PM
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    measured from fenders...same fenders as the 2010 ( I assume)
     
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    My 2010 numbers were when the truck was new. I still have my notes.

    Rich make a good point though...maybe the 2012 fenders are a 1/2" higher. The front end and hood are different. I assumed the front fenders were the same as the 2010.
     
  11. Jul 26, 2012 at 9:48 PM
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    If I was to install a 3 inch lift would I e able to tell a huge difference in hight?
     
  12. Jul 26, 2012 at 10:03 PM
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    about 3"
     
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    no disrespect...but,

    your blue truck looked better w/ the chrome bumper/grill and silver wheels.

    however...I know you younger guys are into the blacked out look.
     
  16. Jul 27, 2012 at 8:54 PM
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    wut :confused:
     
  17. Jul 27, 2012 at 8:56 PM
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    It was funnier than shit... but so obvious that it deserved a headsmack :D
     
  18. Jul 27, 2012 at 9:17 PM
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    :smack:
     

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