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3rd Gen Tacoma with BFG KO2 16 inch

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by FernGomez17, Jan 16, 2018.

  1. Jan 16, 2018 at 8:49 AM
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    Should I put billstein 5100's on or keep stock suspsension ??? Decisons Decisions >.......

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  2. Jan 16, 2018 at 8:53 AM
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    I like the 5100s just fine.

    Better than the Hitachi shocks that My SR came equipped with.
     
  3. Jan 16, 2018 at 8:55 AM
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    Lift! :militarypress::muscleflexing:
     
  4. Jan 16, 2018 at 8:55 AM
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    Always upgrade as stock stuff is usually basic, but to me right now you look to have some Bro Lean
     
  5. Jan 16, 2018 at 8:56 AM
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    Bro Lean ?? LOL what is that ?
     
  6. Jan 16, 2018 at 8:58 AM
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    Where the front sits higher than the back, take some measurements from the center of the hub cap to the bottom of the fender flare. So which is highest
     
  7. Jan 16, 2018 at 8:58 AM
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    The front of the truck looks higher than the rear.
     
  8. Jan 16, 2018 at 8:59 AM
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    Dumbest looking shit .
     
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  9. Jan 16, 2018 at 9:04 AM
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    Thanks Guys!
     
  10. Jan 16, 2018 at 9:05 AM
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    Prohunter4 like to see your rig!
     
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  11. Jan 16, 2018 at 9:08 AM
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    It's blue and doesn't lean. Has mud on it from deer hunting. Nothing special.
     
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  12. Jan 16, 2018 at 9:10 AM
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    lifting the rear will require more than just new shocks. You'll likely need to go the route of a new leaf pack or adding a block, which most people on this forum don't recommend to say the least.

    My truck stance was similar to yours before I lifted. Now my rear is about 1.5" higher than the front when unloaded, which I personally like the look of.
     
  13. Jan 16, 2018 at 9:11 AM
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    Thanks for the info ! I will most likely be adding a block in the back !
     
  14. Jan 16, 2018 at 9:15 AM
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    Is the sagging only from the shell?
     
  15. Jan 16, 2018 at 9:16 AM
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  16. Jan 16, 2018 at 9:18 AM
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    Take measurements first, as that wall in front of the red bucket could be making things look nose high. I am perfectly level but in this pic the rear looks higher.

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  17. Jan 16, 2018 at 9:22 AM
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    nice truck! seems like your rear is sagging too much. I also have a cap and it doesn't sag like that... do you have cargo in the bed weighting it down?
     
  18. Jan 16, 2018 at 9:59 AM
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    lawless the rent is too damn high

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    no, dude. add a leaf.
     
  19. Jan 16, 2018 at 10:03 AM
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    Right, no blocks, and no spacers. Let's spend 33,000 + on a new beautiful truck and put a 50.00 suspension lift on it. Never understood that thought process.
     
  20. Jan 16, 2018 at 10:09 AM
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    That’s not expensive. That’s my thought process. $50 block is about on par
     

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