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2nd Gen vs. 3rd Gen Front Fender Height

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TRD-ED, Feb 12, 2020.

  1. Feb 12, 2020 at 5:42 AM
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    TRD-ED

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    I did search this and found very little information.
    The reason for my question. I currently have 2012 DCSB with a 2-2.5 inch front lift and a 1 inch lift in the back. Yes, block and spacers. Shame on me. Truck has 285/70/17 KO2's on it.
    It to me looks great, and sits at about the perfect height. Front fender is about 38" high measured through the center of the hub. The back about 38.5".
    I now have a 2020 Army Green Pro on order that I would like to get to about the same height. But I really don't want to mess with the Fox suspension.
    So here is my questions. I hear the 3rd Gens already sit 1" taller than the 2nd Gens. Is this true?
    And The Pro's sit about 1" taller in the front still. I will be changing the tires to a 265/75/16. Or even a 285/75/16 if they will fit without rubbing. I hear stories both ways on the Pro concerning the 285's.
    So I ask. What is your 3rd Gen Fender heights stock with larger tires so I might see how it would compare to mine? Sport-OR-Pro? Tire size? RevTek does make a nice small lift for the Pro.
    But I really don't want to go that route.
     
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  2. Feb 12, 2020 at 5:49 AM
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    Did you measure your pro yet? Maybe you are already at the right height. Maybe you should start there
     
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  3. Feb 12, 2020 at 6:06 AM
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    I have not measured my Pro. :anonymous:
    The truck doesn't exist yet.
    Build date is February 27. :D.
     
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  4. Feb 12, 2020 at 6:53 AM
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    Shit...sorry, I missed the "on order" part.
     
  5. Feb 12, 2020 at 7:43 AM
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    Measuring from the ground?

    Take measurements from the center of the hub vertical to the fender opening. This will take the tire dia out of the equation and give you a relative number to work with.

    If you want to consider ground to that point, just add the radius of the tire package.

    Since all 3rd gen bodies are the same, this technique will answer your question. You can go to the lot and measure any model you wish for comparison.
     
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  6. Feb 12, 2020 at 9:41 AM
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    Yes, from the ground. I would like to know the ride height to the bottom of the fenders of the 3rd Gens. Stock suspension
    Sport-OR and Pro. Stock and aftermarket tires. Size?
     
  7. Feb 12, 2020 at 9:56 AM
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    SR, Sr5, Turd sport and turd Offroad are all the same height. Pro is about an inch taller.
     
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  8. Feb 12, 2020 at 10:23 AM
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    I assumed they were all they same height. I was just wondering if it is true the 3rd Gens do sit 1" higher than the 2nd Gens.
    And what difference tire size make in height in the 3rd Gens. Same for the Pro, fender height with aftermarket tires.
     
  9. Feb 12, 2020 at 10:24 AM
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    They do sit about 1 inch higher.
     
  10. Feb 12, 2020 at 10:46 AM
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    That's what I have heard. Hopefully I'll get some measurements to compare.
     
  11. Feb 15, 2020 at 1:22 PM
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