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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Brandon###, May 10, 2013.

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  1. May 11, 2013 at 4:44 PM
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    Fucking Baja shit sucks!!!!!! Thanks for posting the vid Leo. OP you're gonna be very happy with that setup. I'm still amazed wat I can d itch my truck, and its stock!!! Haters gonna hate!
     
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  2. May 11, 2013 at 5:00 PM
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    Yeah... you would have thought the goddamn world was coming to an end when I cut my exhaust off at the downturn over the axle. Here
     
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  3. May 11, 2013 at 5:02 PM
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    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    Oh , no , that's different , that was stupid
     
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  4. May 11, 2013 at 5:05 PM
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    Lol... So I was told (numerous times)

    Oh... off the subject but thanks for the heads up on the 303. That shit is awesome!
     
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  5. May 11, 2013 at 5:09 PM
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    :thumbsup:
     
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  6. May 11, 2013 at 5:09 PM
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    I like it! Good pickup OP and thanks for the info. Now that it seems dealers are making this kit available to owners without any huge ordeals I'm much more inclined to purchase a regular TRD OR truck and do the swap myself to get the slight lift and more robust shock setup, as opposed to shelling out an additional $4-5k on a Baja. Money like that can go towards a S/C or other mods.
     
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  7. May 11, 2013 at 5:11 PM
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    lol i just just added my exhaust set up to that thread lol go check it lol
     
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  8. May 11, 2013 at 5:12 PM
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    To the op I think its a good route you went with. Please post pics. That link with the dealership is by me I am thinking of going the same route. :D
     
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  9. May 11, 2013 at 5:13 PM
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    Grats on the shocks.

    Some of you here, all I can think of is some 5 yr. olds always screaming "Do what I do!".

    Haters, at $30k +/- average Tacoma cost + mods afterwards, any one of us could've built a more capable older land cruiser or older Toyo pickup for $20k or less, so why gripe at him for not buying the exact same setup as you did, sorry he didn't stroke your egos.

    Brandon shouldn't get so much heat for simply trying things a bit different.
     
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  10. May 11, 2013 at 5:14 PM
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    Haha nice!!! That is pretty much what some people thought I was doing I think.
     
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  11. May 11, 2013 at 5:28 PM
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    I'm not anticipating having any warranty at all, so no surprises here.
     
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  12. May 11, 2013 at 5:31 PM
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    I'm thinking since Toyota isn't supposed to sell the kit like that, it will not be covered under warranty when they see it. The dealer will pitch some bull shit about how that suspension isn't supposed to be on that truck anyways. OP, I wouldn't get your hopes up about no vibes, a lot of the Baja guys are reporting vibes just like normal guys...
     
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  13. May 11, 2013 at 6:26 PM
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    Mad props OP I would agree with your decision to purchase this setup regardless of price. The shocks are obviously beefier than a 5100 and have no doubt they will out perform them. The only addition I would make is a good UCA to get full benefit of your front shocks. So in a nut shell GOOD JOB OP!
     
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  14. May 11, 2013 at 7:31 PM
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    Thanks man. I have light racing uca's for now, but they should do everything I need them to do.

    It's funny that everyone says the 5160s aren't designed for lifted applications, but as you saw in the pic, they're longer than the 5100s.;)
     
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    Ya they are longer no doubt maybe for a good 1.5"!
     
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  16. May 11, 2013 at 8:40 PM
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    You have the OEM replacement 5100's... The other 5100's can handle 3-4" and work with Dakar and AP Leaf packs. So don't icons and kings and walker Evans...
     
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  17. May 12, 2013 at 4:42 AM
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    The toytec ulk comes with the extended length 5100s (supposed to be what I have on the truck), but I bet you're right and I was given the wrong shocks from Toytec
     
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  18. May 12, 2013 at 4:44 AM
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    I only have the rears on right now, I was going to wait to comment on the ride until I had the fronts installed and put some miles on it.
     
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  19. May 12, 2013 at 5:53 AM
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    The 3rd column gives the rear lift height. Notice how the 5100 and 5160's are both 0-1", but the pic shows the 5160 significantly longer.




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  20. May 12, 2013 at 6:03 AM
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    Longer shock =/= Longer stroke. This is why detailed info from the mfg is important. Though the shock may have a longer extended length, depending on how the internals are constructed, one may top it out and blow the lid off during full compression if the suspension is not correctly limited in that direction (i.e. bumpstop height).
     
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