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5 Lug or 6 Lug?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Tacoslol1, Dec 13, 2023.

  1. Dec 13, 2023 at 11:42 PM
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    Tacoslol1

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    Hello, I wanted some insight into what lug pattern I have because i’m going to purchase new Upper control arms and they’re made for “6 lug” tacomas. I have a SR model 2wd- most of these are 5 lug from what I read online. But these wheels have 5 bolts only, mine has 6.

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  2. Dec 14, 2023 at 12:13 AM
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    I'm seeing 6 lug's, but if you take one off you'll have a 5 lug.
     
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    Huh what???
     
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    Gunthor was making a funny.

    If 3rd gens follow the 2nd gen trend, Prerunners are all 2WD but have six lugs. The non-Prerunner 2WD have five lugs. Toyota prerunners are on a 4x4 chassis but are 2WD. They can have a rear locker in the offroad package. I repeat this info is for 2nd gen but I suspect it holds true for 3rd gen.
     
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    3rd gen= 6 lugs in all configurations
     
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    ^^^^^
    This all 3rd gens 2016+ are 6 lug
     
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    upper control arms don't care how many lugs your wheels have. Order the appropriate control arms for a 3rd gen.
     
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    Is this thread with an outrigger or downrigger? I definitely feel like I’m marlin fishing….trolling?

    I’ve seen a lot of odd posts lately… the one about snow on the windshield comes to mind… and then nothing… I’m wondering if this is Artificial Intelligence ie chatGPT learning on its own…
     
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    What I would recommend is getting some 6 to 10 lug adapters. Then run some 22.5" Alcoa 10 lug wheels, and keep them polished up.
     
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    No that shit was posted Thursday morning before 3am.

    Awww hell ok, most threads are Friday threads anytime….anymore.
     
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    do who-utt now???
     
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    :rofl:
     
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    Count them?? That might work.
     
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    I think you are looking at upper control arms for a 2nd gen, pre 2016, Tacoma.
     
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