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Can I Lower my 2011 TRD Sport?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by sfbluenote, Jan 22, 2015.

  1. Jan 22, 2015 at 7:30 PM
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    sfbluenote

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    Hi Guys...So Im wondering if I can lower my TRD Sport about 2" or so...
    and if it's a lot of work or fairly straightforward. All input appreciated
     
  2. Jan 22, 2015 at 7:32 PM
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    M.A.D.

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    You can but before I tell you how. you should know you are in for a swift tongue lashing form the masses.
     
  3. Jan 22, 2015 at 7:34 PM
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    LEX

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    Why?
     
  4. Jan 22, 2015 at 7:35 PM
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    hemitruk

    hemitruk Old man , young boi truk

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    Yes you can .Check out tundra racing. They got the only kits for prerunners.
     
  5. Jan 22, 2015 at 7:36 PM
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  6. Jan 22, 2015 at 7:37 PM
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    You are going to learn that not all input is appreciate especially when lowering your truck. I enjoyed the lowered look and I hope that someone can get you the information you need. Welcome to TW!
     
  7. Jan 22, 2015 at 8:02 PM
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    San Francisco and drives a sport..... that explains it all. :p


    I do have to say .... as much as i hate to see it done, that lowered 4x4 looks good.... but such a waste of a 4x4.
     
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  8. Jan 22, 2015 at 9:24 PM
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    jmg256

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  9. Jan 23, 2015 at 5:06 PM
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    sfbluenote

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    Thanks for the replies guys..the links to the lowering kits and the 'before and after' pics were
    really helpful.
     
  10. Jan 23, 2015 at 6:06 PM
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    hemitruk

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    If you drop it be sure to post pictures :D

    20141012_070121.jpg

    20201006_190240.jpg
     
  11. Jan 23, 2015 at 7:07 PM
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    skootx

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    Hell though, you make it yours. Definitely interested in what you do.
     
  12. Jan 23, 2015 at 7:21 PM
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    Chuck Wagon

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    Nothing to add, but that does look good.
     
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  13. Jan 23, 2015 at 7:25 PM
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    bzzr2

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    2 inches lower isn't totally horrible for a street only truck i guess, too bad the 5 lugger doesn't come with the v6, then it would be already low.
     
  14. Jan 23, 2015 at 7:39 PM
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    nd4spdbh

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    oh look at that in Hawaii..... not surprised.... lowering and raising taco's to high hell over there making them all sorts of not functional. :D
     
  15. Jan 23, 2015 at 8:27 PM
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    Functional for me... ;)
     

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