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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by uncleART, Jul 11, 2013.

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  1. Aug 11, 2013 at 10:50 PM
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    First off your truck looks awesome !! Second please forgive me for what some will call a stupid question but after I put this same lift (including the LR UCA's) on my truck, can I give my alignment guy those same numbers and end up with the extra clearance like you did ?
     
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  2. Aug 11, 2013 at 11:45 PM
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    uncleART

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    Thanks! You should be able to; just as long as you setup the upper ball joint as I did.

    Check out this cool thread by bjmoose. It was very helpful for me.

    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/su...earance-driving-report-light-racing-ucas.html
     
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  3. Aug 13, 2013 at 4:40 PM
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    great looking truck!

    quick question, do you use the whole bed? do you regret getting the long bed? pros/cons?
     
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  4. Aug 13, 2013 at 6:30 PM
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    teneighty

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    teneighty I'd rather be skiing...

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    Regrets on a LB??!!!!!

    :laughing:
     
    teneighty, Aug 13, 2013
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  5. Aug 13, 2013 at 7:32 PM
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    Some people cant stand the looks and manovering of a LB. Just seeing if he had any insite
     
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  6. Aug 13, 2013 at 10:21 PM
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    uncleART

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    Thanks Justin!
    My choosing the LB was two-fold. First I prefer how it looks. And second, I knew I needed the space. I'm able to leave the bed box in and still have room for lots o stuff. Even the long bed seems tiny to me - I just came from a full size extended cab 3/4ton GMC 4x4. So, to me, the Tacoma maneuvers like a Corolla compared to the GMC. Haha.

    I have no regrets. I'm really happy with the dclb configuration. Wheelbase isn't too long for me and it has lots of cargo room.
     
    uncleART, Aug 13, 2013
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  7. Aug 14, 2013 at 4:55 AM
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    teneighty

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    teneighty I'd rather be skiing...

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    I'm in the same boat uncleArt. I find my truck so nimble. After coming from several full size quad cabs this thing feels like a 2 door coupe! And no question on looks, LB just looks so much better and proportional.

    Setty7, I was just being obnoxious on an ongoing feud between the LB and SB. You asked uncleArt so I wanted to let him answer first. Having an LB myself I couldn't imagine having a bed any smaller. I ride Mt bike and ski and those don't fit in a SB with the gate up. And I do prefer the looks better as well. Guys say you can't wheel a LB... Look through some builds and you will find some of the hardest off roaders in the LB!

    uncleArt, what were you getting for MPG's before you're lift and wheels? Just curious if its you're terrain where you drive or if it's from the tires. I'm averaging 20.5 with mine.
     
    teneighty, Aug 14, 2013
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  8. Aug 14, 2013 at 10:37 AM
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    uncleART

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    I was getting 17-18mpg with the stock tires. (Lift didn't affect anything). When I put on the 33" Duratracs, it dropped down to 15-16mpg.
     
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  9. Aug 14, 2013 at 11:29 AM
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    awesome guys! can you post some side shots of your truck? Im leaning more towards the long bed. does it affect towing vs sb at all? probably not!
     
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  10. Aug 14, 2013 at 11:32 AM
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    Love the long bed. Looks great!
     
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  11. Aug 14, 2013 at 11:35 AM
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    uncleART

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    Thanks Lance!
     
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  12. Aug 14, 2013 at 11:38 AM
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    No difference in towing. What I like is how the cab and bed are similar lengths. This is what brings things into proportion for me.
    etatana6_dcc8edd9395318fd8ccbfc7c5a7145dfe75b34c7.jpg
     
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  13. Aug 14, 2013 at 1:25 PM
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    That's it! Debadging when I go home! lol
     
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  14. Aug 14, 2013 at 4:09 PM
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    LOLs. DeBadging makes any vehicle look better; especially a Tacoma!
     
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  15. Aug 14, 2013 at 4:42 PM
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    teneighty

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    teneighty I'd rather be skiing...

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    It does make a little bit of difference... Only like 200 lbs I think.. Wouldn't make or break you're decision I wouldn't think.
     
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  16. Aug 15, 2013 at 5:19 AM
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    More pics man!
     
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  17. Aug 15, 2013 at 8:13 AM
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    I don't like the chrome but I think it's sick when the badges match the truck. So they just blend in.

    Looking into lateraling to Seattle PD! My wife and I would love to move out there. I have always like WA and thought Seattle was a cool city! Skied at Baker while I was out there and then drove up to BC! Love the NW Coast! Wouldn't be for a little bit until I take the test and go through processing (assuming I get hired) What are some cool towns/areas to live? Would have to be within 40 miles of the City. I was on Zillow and checking out some different areas and home prices. Expensive to live but found a lot of fixer-uppers that I could make some extra cash on the side!
     
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  18. Aug 15, 2013 at 8:17 AM
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    So far I've added an Advance folding bed cover and since removed it. Gave it to my son in Maine, he has an 05 2wd. GT perfect fit seat covers. Weathertech floor mats and window vent visors. Waag center brush/grill guard. Hose clamp tailgate mod. Turned off the seat belt chime. Added Ultra-Gauge. Trailer hitch. Softopper. Replaced sun visors with slide out style. Toyota bed extender. Had Firestone Destinations and now Michelin LTX AT2 in stock size. More mods to come; Fog lights, locking storage in bed, intermittent wipers. Now looking for Radio/HU upgrade. and maybe a lift way down the road.
    Don't blame you for wanting to leave NY. I'm kinda stuck here or I would have bailed a while ago.

    Nice looking truck UncleART. I still haven't bought that tool box. I'm thinking softtopper now. So many decisions.
     
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  19. Aug 15, 2013 at 9:57 AM
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    uncleART, you going to get a tool box?
     
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  20. Aug 15, 2013 at 11:10 AM
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    I have a UWS low-profile. See page 1 ^^^ ;) Its lost up there somewhere. Here's a recent pic. This is what teneighty has to look forward to!

    [​IMG]
     
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