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6 lug strut to 5 lug strut

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by 2nd gen 5lugger, Nov 29, 2017.

  1. Nov 29, 2017 at 10:32 AM
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    2nd gen 5lugger

    2nd gen 5lugger [OP] Member

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    Was curious if there is any real difference on the 5 lug strut and the 6 lug strut. Is there anyway you can fit the 6 lug style strut to 5 lug? Only thing that I know is different is that the brake line tab that holds the line in place
     
  2. Nov 29, 2017 at 10:42 AM
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    Bebop

    Bebop Old fashion cowboy

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    6inch lift sitting on bilstein coilovers. Lexus is300 studs in front to keep stock wheels, general grabber red letters, nfab front bumper.
    anything is possible. Just depends on how handy you are with tools
     
  3. Nov 29, 2017 at 10:48 AM
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    HackD

    HackD Marching to the Beat of a Different Drum

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    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, eh?
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    Gone over the Top for a 5-lug..
    I would suggest that @2nd gen 5lugger head on over to the 5-lug section and start reading.
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/forums/5-lug.114/


    The Bilstein 4600 series struts usually found on the front end of the 6 lug Tacoma Pre-runner line, are easily transplantable into the 5-lugs. The Bilstein 5100 series rear shocks can also be run, if you are running an additional AAL leaf spring.
     
  4. Nov 29, 2017 at 11:31 AM
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    nd4spdbh

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    dimensions of the front suspension on a 5 lug vs 6 lug are alllllllll sorts of different, get shocks meant for your truck.
     

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