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    Quick Links: Low pro bump stops front Installed 3" blocks and the ride is a bit harsh for me. Will these bilsteins work for lowering? Lug conversion Electric door locks and windows 2009 regular cab Bilstein 4600 Fronts part numbers

5 lug 95.5-04 Lowering info for newbs

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  1. Oct 28, 2020 at 12:49 AM
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  3. Oct 28, 2020 at 11:45 AM
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    I just realized i have a pin of your truck that i got from the neptunes net cruise lol. Its @Deeyohz__ . Keep me posted man :thumbsup:

    A5C493B4-5B33-4750-AC66-ED5EED52BDC3.jpg
     
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  4. Oct 28, 2020 at 3:05 PM
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    Ahhh gotcha! Well guess i have something to do this weekend lol i was kinda sketch about running aluminum blocks since people complain about them. Time for the steel 4 inch to go on
     
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  5. Nov 19, 2020 at 2:29 PM
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    got wheels on my 99 after the djm 3/4. still have a slight driveline vibration around 60-70 mph...im think to add another 2 or 4 degree shim on top of the 4 inch angled blocks...any input on doing that? also for those that 3/4’d their taco, did you c-notch the frame...i feel like i need to just to eliminate the “bump” i feel on those surprise dips etc...i have low pro bumpstops now that help somewhat. anyways heres a pic, 17x8 plus 35 offset 215/50/17 and rolled all 4 fenders...
    28E9F2B9-1762-4683-98AD-BB8179FCC5BD.jpg
     
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  6. Nov 19, 2020 at 2:32 PM
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    You should not need a notch on 4". If you have low pro bumps i would look into better rear shocks. Did you use steel blocks or aluminum?
     
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  7. Nov 19, 2020 at 2:54 PM
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    new calmax shocks all around and yes steel blocks... i got the djm kit
     
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  8. Nov 19, 2020 at 2:55 PM
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    How much clearance do you have from axle to frame?
     
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  9. Nov 19, 2020 at 2:56 PM
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  10. Nov 19, 2020 at 2:59 PM
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    im wondering if i push the top of the u-bolts outwards away from each other....i think thats what is hitting the frame, perhaps they are closer together at the u section of the bolt that wraps around the axle. hmm ill need to look at that this weekend
     
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  11. Dec 1, 2020 at 8:31 PM
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    Not sure if there is much give in those u-bolts. Try adding bump stops or even zip tie some flip flops under your frame rail or something to absorb the impact.

    I made these using Energy low pro bumps and tracing the oem pattern at a buddies shop:
    20201116_121101 (1).jpg

    I have a ton of clearance with my 3" drop, no bottoming out ever.
    20201116_135739.jpg

    After trying bump stops, you can look into adding a c-notch to your frame also if the issue is bottoming out still.
     
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  12. Dec 2, 2020 at 9:57 AM
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    yup i have that lo pro bumpstop in but it still taps metal...i have yet to check the u bolts if they are making contact with the frame. also have a c-notch plate ready to be welded in, i just need to find a good welder to do it
     
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  14. Dec 2, 2020 at 8:54 PM
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    Welcome to the world of First Gen 5 lug Tacomas lol nothings ever off the shelf haha
     
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    I have observed this depends on the owner! :thumbsup:
     
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  16. Dec 2, 2020 at 9:26 PM
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    I have parts from so many other brands on my truck I stopped keeping track lol
     
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  17. Dec 3, 2020 at 8:45 AM
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    if yours does bottom out, that bumpstop plate might tap the top of that u-bolt (looks like)...i think thats whats happening with mine...i see some contact marks on the u-bolts
     
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  18. Dec 3, 2020 at 10:02 AM
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    If you are hitting the u-bolt on your frame then either your bump stop is not quite large enough and/or it is not centered properly. I noticed the oem bump stops are slightly offset and not in the center of the mount, this may be part of the issue.
     
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  19. Jan 16, 2021 at 8:40 AM
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    I'm saying goodbye to the ugly tire gap. We're going lower. Bed is coming off and it's c notch time.

     
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