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3rd gen ride height thread

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by wolfman00, Apr 16, 2019.

  1. Apr 16, 2019 at 5:25 AM
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    wolfman00

    wolfman00 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Seems like there is a good deal of range when it comes to ride height of our trucks, and the biggest one is the pro vs all else. For the H-F measurements, for starters- if you have an SR, the measurement is about 3/8" different because of the fender flare. I notice that on my SR vs my SR5. So flares/no flares play a roll.

    my 2.7 4x4 access cab 2017 was 22 front, 23 rear give or take a hair on both sides. (no flares)
    my 3.5 4x4 DCLB 2016 is 20.5 front 22 rear (factory) with pro foxes it measured out to 21.5 up front. since my truck is the heaviest config, i figure its gonna sit lower natively anyway.
    All this was dont on a flat garage floor slab.
    Seems like alot of the TRD ORs are close to the same height as my pro, maybe a 1/2" different at the fender, which has been beat to death ha.

    MY plan is to make a sticky with cab configurations/drivelines and have OE heights, that way instead of a million threads- we can look and see what the true measrement is for a TRD OR access cab 2wd, or 4wd, or a SR 2.7 DCSB, because we know 21/22 rule doesnt hold true for all of them.

    Good idea or should i delete and take my ass back to bed?
     
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  2. Apr 16, 2019 at 5:56 AM
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  3. Apr 21, 2019 at 3:30 PM
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    anyone want to start?
     
  4. Apr 21, 2019 at 3:43 PM
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    I ran out and did a quick measurement on my truck, center of the wheel to the edge of the flare was approximately 21" Front and a hair over 22" in the Rear but I also have about 60 or 70 pounds in the bed.
     
  5. Apr 22, 2019 at 5:29 AM
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    my actual numbers for a 2016 DCLB 4x4 stock- 20.5 heavy and 20 3/4 heavy (L-R) and 22 1/4 and 22.5
    with pro foxes- front is 21.5 and 21 3/4 (give or take, measuresments are always fluctating some) rear was the same obviously as stock.
    for my truck the foxes gave between 3/4 and 1" up front, id lean more towards 3/4 because DCLB and sliders from extra weight.
    I may do 1/4" top plates to bring it up a bit up front.
     
  6. Apr 22, 2019 at 6:20 AM
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    Go for it!

    I’m just not sure what benefit it will provide. Each truck will be different and and ride height of stock is kind of irrelevant.
     
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  7. Apr 22, 2019 at 6:30 AM
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    2018 OR - 20.5 / 20.75. I have an HD Diamondback cover and usually always have a 5 gal jerry can full close to the tailgate.
     
  8. Apr 22, 2019 at 8:20 AM
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    that’s actually my idea, so people can see what average heights are with different configurations.
     
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  9. Apr 22, 2019 at 11:01 AM
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    I recommend some kind of spreadsheet or something with weight, model, etc
     
  10. Apr 22, 2019 at 11:19 AM
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    I would think the maximum you could have stock would be six possible ride heights, and those would be really close, meaning within an inch or so. Anything more than that would be measurement error or the truck had a full tank of fuel, a fat girlfriend, topper, etc. The variables after day one are endless. In addition, a truck that has hauled a lot or had a lot of miles or did a lot offroad is going to sit lower after a few years than one that is brand new. Springs settle and lose their spring a bit.

    OP, good idea but way too many variables. Best if you just post the dimensions of an access cab and then double cab. If you think they are different, go to a dealer after closing time and measure 30-40 of them in different configurations.
     
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  11. Apr 22, 2019 at 11:42 AM
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    Give- er i'll add mine but so much stuff to skew -- over/under inflated tires, full tank or empty tank of gas, canopy or not, new tires vs old (tread depth) stock tire size or not.

    I don't think there is much height difference between the trims. Some days I swear my sport sits higher than others ... illusion
     
  12. Apr 22, 2019 at 12:38 PM
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    sortof stock. 6112/5160, pro wheels and a tune.
    Yeah, does seem like there would be a lot of variables to consider outside a simple ACLB/DCSB/DCLB
     

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