The 2.7L Single Cab Thread

Looks sick, I love my 1st gen, but I do miss my single cab 2.7 2nd gen I had.

 

Went out yesterday for an afternoon trail to test out the mild Eibach lift I installed recently. Handled much better than the trd sport struts I had before.

 

Nice. Looks great! You happen to know your hub to fender measurement?

 

23.5" in the front. I am running SPC UCAs also.

 

Nice. I'm at 22.75 and might go up just a little.

 

I started with OME 884s, but after it settled, it wasn't quite enough. My CVs are still at an acceptable angle.

 

I was at 24" before settling and the CVs were pretty steep. I forgot to take before measurements so I wasn't sure how much I was lifting it.

 

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https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/533380/

 

Thanks man. That’s an 05 you did it to?

 

Looks great man, I have 5100's and 884 in the garage now waiting to get them on. Would that be sufficient to run 285's?

 

Yes

 

The better question is going to be.......Will the 4 cyl be sufficient to run 285's? My 05 AC didn't like them and that was with 5 speed. I can imagine an automatic struggling.......next mod selections....regear/hdr/IM spacer/lighter rims/no E load tires

 

I swapped in a 2013 wheel. Had the controls but opted for more blackness and retaining simplicity since blutoof already in place on left of dash............

 

I have 4.88s in my auto. It does just fine. On my next set of tires/wheels, I am going to pay closer attention to the weights of each. Just trying to get back the "nimble" feeling. The next set that I have picked out will be 11lbs less weight on each corner and I will be going from E-rated tires to SL-rated tires. Should make a big difference in the way the truck handles.

 

I have SL 265/75r16s and it still lost the nimble feeling. I think the problem is the higher center of gravity more than the additional weight.

Edit: nevermind, I see you meant compared to bigger tires while regeared. Weight savings will definitely still help acceleration and mpgs.

 

had regear as next mod options in my post in case you stopped after first sentence...yes, 4.88's makes a difference I'm sure. I didn't regear which is why mine sucked with 285's even with stick..........

 

Mine was around 24.25" when I got the truck. I made some adjustments to the SPC arms and removed some 1/2" spacers. The cv angles were pretty steep and it had a torn boot when I got it. It's now around 23.25" with the 885 springs and nitro shocks. The truck has the diff drop so the cv angles are pretty good now.

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After

 

Today's the 2 year anniversary of when I picked her up! 2008 2.7l MT 4x4 with 124K miles. Up to 154K miles at this point. I went to the Taco from an Impreza because I haul beer kegs for festivals and deliveries and needed something beefier. Hasn't let me down yet! Now I just need this next winter to help me get a 10mm hole so I can get the frame replaced...

 

I was thinking I might go up another half inch Or so. Your truck looks great!

 

My twin. Wish I had a cap!