5 lug 95.5-04 Lowering info for newbs

Im installing new springs today i can shoot some pictures of what it should look like

 

For sure damn so early bro I apologize for the bug. But my shit has been dropped on the back but not the front. And I'll look. I'm under leunam setneufis

 

Im up at this time every morning so you're not bugging and if it was'nt for the guys in this forum i would have gone nuts

 

Lol for sure and for sure that. I'm going crazy seeing my shit uneven. I can't find you. You should add me

 

Shoot my your name and ill add you

 

I know what you mean about being uneven i installed the wrong springs and im an inch to high in the front driving me nuts swapping in new ones today

 

Leunam setneufis.

 

You can even go on the toyota minis group and find my post there

 

Im new to this forum and also working on my first lowered Taco myself but have been doing lots a research. From what i have read, belltech springs drop is based of cab weight, not engine. So a standard cab gets a 1 inch drop while an extended cab gets the full 2 inch. All the standard cabs i have seen with belltechs have had to cut their springs to get the other inch.
As for your tire rubbing and bottoming out issue, Im at 2/3 currently and hit my frame constantly until i replaced all my shocks with KYB Gas-a-just in front and Monroe air shocks out back. I also recently upgraded from the stock 205/70 on stock 15s to 245/40 on 18x9.5 with +20 offset and still no issue. The real test will come this week when i get the ball joint flip, c-notch and blocks installed for the 5/6 drop.

I imagine its more of a lack-of-market for the Gen1 4 doors. The Gen2s do have more market which makes them easier but from things i have read, they have frame cracking issues once C-notchs have been installed. If i remember right, the issue is from the "crush" zones created in the frame for crash safety ratings.

If you used the bolts for the u-bolts/lowering blocks and for the lower arms, without seeing them, my guess would be for replacing the bolts on the upper arms.

 

Recently I have been thinking about lowering my first gen tacoma and have researched a bit and wanted to get some input on what I might do, whether I might be rubbing or if something better is recommended, any advice helps!

I was looking at the 3/4 DJM drop kit with the upper control arms and the steel blocks in the back. Also doing a ball joint flip. My goal is to have to eliminate the wheel gap, so to have the top of the tire just about where the bottom of the fender is, so not insanely low but low enough to look good. I am also going to be running stock rims and to what I believe is the stock tire size, if that will affect rubbing or anything else. Any tips help!

 

Ddnay my phone number is 760 980 6991 text me

 

im having a hard time following the 4wd leaf spring swap.
I have a 03 Taco 2wd, I have the front figured out lowering 2-3 with drop coils but the rear is where im lost.
I can get my hands on a set of 04 4wd leafs, do I need the shakles from the 4wd set or can I use mine

 

No, the stock shackles are fine. Just make sure to remove the 2nd leaf for the full 3 inches. If not you will only get about 1.5 inch drop.

 

Thanks mute!

 

I'm new here and if anyone can help me out or know a shop doing lowering. I have a taco 5 lugs 2wd n it's a bit too low for me planning doing just mid drop

 

Do you install drops? I am looking to do a 3/4 nothing crazy. I am in Chula Vista.

 

Where can i buy 4link parts for rear coilover??

 

alright i have a stupid question? At what point when lowering a Tacoma do you run in to rubbing/ scraping issues

 

What are your rims/tires specs! those look sweet!

 

wheels- AVID.1 (AV-20) 18-8.5 32 offset
Tires- Iron man imove gen 2 i think there 235-45-18 cant remember...