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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by StrikeSwiftly, Dec 27, 2013.

  1. Dec 27, 2013 at 2:43 PM
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    StrikeSwiftly

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    Hi,
    Man I know im beating a dead horse here but. I need a little input.
    I currently have a factory SR5 4x4 4door taco.
    Which would give me more of a leveled appearance.
    A 3in spacer in front and a 2 inch block in rear?
    A 3in spacer in front with 1 inch block in rear?

    For some reason I would think the 2in block would put it up a little higher in the rear?
    Thanks. Applying tan blocker for the flames heading this way.
     
  2. Dec 27, 2013 at 2:51 PM
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    DeeKay21

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    3" in front and 2" in back will level you out.
     
  3. Dec 27, 2013 at 2:52 PM
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    OZ-T

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    Measure the existing hub to fender front and back , this should tell you how to proceed to be level
     
  4. Dec 27, 2013 at 2:54 PM
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    BrettBretterson

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    OK 3 in front and 1 in back will be perfectly level when the vehicle is stopped on flat ground. But when you drive it will look Bro Lean.

    3 in front and 2 in back will look a little back high when stopped, but look flat when driving.
     
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    I'd have to disagree with this cause I installed a 3" lift up front and 2" in the rear and mine was perfectly level on ground level.
     
  7. Dec 27, 2013 at 4:11 PM
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    StrikeSwiftly

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    I did think of the shock lift. I have decided for now just to do a simple spacer setup. I have a bad habit of trading vehicle off rather quickly. I was going to have a local shop do a Rough Country 3 in lift but I am not a fan of the welded spacer. Just going the cheap way out.
    Just for looks only, I don't go off road. I think im going to hit the 3+2 because I can't stand the bro lean. I don't mind being alil higher in rear at worst.
    Thanks guys!
     
  8. Dec 27, 2013 at 4:46 PM
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    Agent Smith

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    In your sig pic, unless its the shadows, it looks like your front is higher than the rear.
     
  9. Dec 27, 2013 at 4:49 PM
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    Haha yeah in that pic I was actually on the gas so thats why my rear end was a little lower then the front.
     
  10. Dec 27, 2013 at 4:55 PM
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    I don't buy it that the rear squats 1" any time the truck is moving
     
  11. Dec 27, 2013 at 5:48 PM
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    Suggestion: Wood block lift in the rear and washers in the front on extended strut hat studs.

    If you do trade off vehicles quickly I would do the lift correctly with shocks and springs since the future buyer will not want to purchase a truck that has poor rode manners.
     
  12. Dec 27, 2013 at 7:32 PM
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    Wood blocks and washers? You can't be serious...
     
  13. Dec 27, 2013 at 8:02 PM
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  14. Dec 28, 2013 at 6:17 PM
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    Great news I just did the wood block and washer setup, looks great and traded even for a '14 Raptor!.

    lol, sadly I think there are far more "poor quality" lifts on the road at any given time. Either way best wishes!
     
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