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Lowering suggestions

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by kulrajg, Jul 26, 2022.

  1. Jul 26, 2022 at 12:20 AM
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    kulrajg

    kulrajg [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hey everyone. I recently decided to low on my 1998 tacoma 2.4L. Trying to stay in budget I got 3/4 drop kit. Shorter Front springs and blocks on rear. The truck still isnt sitting as low as i want it to sit. Theres still almost 2 inch gap from tires to fenders. I can go low on front by replacing upper control arms with no issues. But rear leaf springs are just 2 inches higher than ground as it is. Is there any other way to lower the truck more from the back? Any input would help.
     
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  2. Jul 28, 2022 at 11:32 AM
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    Smokestacks

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    Shackles, sand bags, and can pull leafs or overloads out maybe.
     
  3. Jul 28, 2022 at 11:38 AM
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    Clearwater Bill

    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    A few OE parts from fancy trucks
    There is a forum for both Street Trucks and 5 lugs.

    Good reading for your truck as a whole, not just suspension.
     
  4. Jul 28, 2022 at 11:50 AM
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    kulrajg

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    I couldn't find any lowering shackles for these 5 lug trucks. Do you know any manufacturer that sells those? And would i need shorter or longer shackles to do the drop?
     
    Last edited: Jul 28, 2022

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