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  1. Apr 13, 2018 at 9:17 PM
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    I have a 5"/6" drop running 17x9 20et and I don't rub, scraping is just over speed bumps. I still have alot of travel. I'll putting on 19x8 37et and it will be close. we'll see.
     
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  2. May 12, 2018 at 2:53 PM
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    i just bought an 02 5 lug taco. i want to do a mild drop 2/3 blocks and springs on nitro drop 2 or kyb monomax. is there any kits with all the parts and shocks and springs included. everywhere i am looking says the kits dont fit the 02 5 lug 2.4l base single cab. what is the biggest tire that can be ran on that drop and do deep dish rims fit? please help i want this thing to be clean. does this drop take that nasty front rake out of the truck? please help!!!
     
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  3. Aug 28, 2018 at 8:34 AM
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    I still have the 5/6 with 19x8 et37. in the front I put 35mm spacer and the rear I put 25mm spacer. it rubs like hell but when parked it looks so good. I'm goin to flatten (roll) my fenders in the front and leave the rear. it rubs in the rear but nothing like the front. I might even take out my inner fender liner. that seems to rub the most when I turn.
     
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  4. Oct 10, 2018 at 9:08 PM
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    New to this so I can’t find QA1 coil overs for a 03 tacoma? Also is that all I need to lower the front end?
     
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  5. Oct 17, 2018 at 8:43 AM
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    I have never looked into it and there are tons of info on here as well as customtacos.com that talk about the coilover install. I believe you have to modify or get an adapter plate for the LCA.
    this is mine, with just BJF and 2" lowering springs.

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    e.deCastro, Oct 17, 2018
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    Just lowered my truck 3/4 using chassis tech kit (lowering spring and block) I’m not happy with the front end bounces hard also it’s almost the same height as before when I’m using the stock coils. Replaced the struts with kyb excel g. Also it shakes and vibrates on the freeway. Any suggestions how will I get a smoother ride?
     
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  7. Mar 22, 2019 at 12:04 PM
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    The rear dropped but wheel and fender gap is still a little bit high.

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  8. Mar 22, 2019 at 4:27 PM
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  9. Mar 22, 2019 at 5:04 PM
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    Yea I want it to be lower but the thing is it will bonce hard more. I’m having problem now in the front end. Bounces hard even I changed the struts.
     
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  10. Mar 22, 2019 at 5:04 PM
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    I’m planning to get coil overs
     
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    i think it's a straight forward swap. unbolt the old ones, bolt in the new ones, done. I want to do this too but i want to get the 4x4 leafs on the cheap
     
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    I see what year of 4x4 leafs will fit my 2003 Tacoma 2wd standard cab ? Can I use extended cab or just standard cab 4x4 leafs ?
     
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    What the difference between steel and aluminium blocks? Performance?
     
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    My truck can't be lowered anymore because of my wheels. I bought some 18x9 offfset 20 with some 255/55 tires


     
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    Looks good! Im surprised that 255 fit in the rear, I’m running 18s as well with a 3/6 drop on 235/55

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    Yours is looking good
     
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    Thanks I appreciate it! Only a ball joint flip and 3 inch block with stock 5 lug leaf with leaf removed. No c notch yet runs pretty good on the road
     
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  19. Aug 10, 2019 at 10:29 AM
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    I've only done 2" block. I think I need stiffer shocks so my tires don't rub on a bump
     
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    Sounds good! That’ll help for sure I believe a fender roll will help as well
     
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