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Comprehensive 5-lug 2nd gen lowering info.

Discussion in 'Street Trucks' started by tcBob, Nov 4, 2012.

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  1. May 1, 2013 at 9:09 PM
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    debadged ,grillcraft grill,blacked out headlights secondary filter removed,k&n filter,made a ram air tube to the airbox using 3 inch diameter flexible tubing ,sony reciever added ,rockford frosgate shallow mount sub added ,infinity component speakers added and powered by external amp,added cheap exhaust tip,added oem foglights,added helwig swaybar,shortened my antenna,dumped exhaust behind rear axel.
    Hey can anyone tell me what size bolts I will need to attach the xbrace I ordered to my frame in the back ?
     
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  2. May 2, 2013 at 5:14 AM
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    Amy Clayton at XIIPerfirnance posted a YouTube video recently about their new QA1 front coil overs for our base trucks and runners. I wrote her and asked about it...here's her response and phone to her at the shop..we are in the final stages of releasing the coilovers for sell for Toyota X-Runners and base model 5 lug tacomas.

    Price: *We have not released a price yet. *We are finalizing the design with the machinest and then we will release a price. *

    Specs for ride height: *We are still working on height adjustments. *We developed these coilovers to go with our other performance suspension items. *We have our personal x runner dropped 1.7" with the coilovers at the moment. *With a 1.7" drop you are still able to get alignment specs. *You will be able to go lower but will not be able to get into spec. *We will also have a final coilover to do stock height as well.

    These coilovers are 18 valving adjustable so you can adjust your ride quality from soft to firm.

    We will also be offering a couple of different options on spring rates.

    Here is a link where you can follow the progress. *We will post a message for a group purchase once the coilovers are ready to sell.

    http://www.xr-underground.com/forum/showthread.php?t=52506

    Thanks Amy*

    Amy Clayton
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  3. May 2, 2013 at 11:14 AM
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    I just read it I'm def interested in the group buy after I snatch up ry rys Qs and defined shackles.
     
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  4. May 2, 2013 at 9:00 PM
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    Brendo Ballz808

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    I can only imagine the price .......
    I think they are perfect for a track lover even for those who want to be slammed but man I can just only imagine how much they are gonna cost is all
    Quality ain't cheap
     
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  5. May 3, 2013 at 6:50 AM
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    Phil Dammit

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    There is a giant group on xru already so I don't think they will be that bad.
     
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  6. May 3, 2013 at 11:32 AM
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    I see so shouldn't be too bad but dayum I still don't have money
    Story of my life:annoyed:
     
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  7. May 3, 2013 at 11:53 AM
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    Damn, I would love to have some.
     
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  8. May 3, 2013 at 12:10 PM
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    Right I'm in the process of saving for body panels and rear suspension





    I want adjustability
     
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  9. May 3, 2013 at 1:32 PM
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    omg want
     
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  10. May 3, 2013 at 2:11 PM
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    I want full motor rebuild over these:-(
     
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  11. May 3, 2013 at 3:08 PM
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    id love to have these but honestlry would be happy with a spacer i just cant find bolts
     
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  12. May 3, 2013 at 3:13 PM
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    can order them online from like fastenal just make sure its grade 8 quality i believe factory bolts stamped 10.9 and fastenal sells them too
     
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  13. May 3, 2013 at 3:59 PM
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    Fastenal will only supply in small amounts. You will be better off ordering in person. Fastenal tends to screw up orders on occasion. Grainger and copper state will only order boxes. 10.9 is the correct grade in metric. I machine the spindle spacers. You want legit cut spacers or you going to go ghetto with washers?
     
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  14. May 3, 2013 at 4:29 PM
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    Legit ones would be better imo how much to make a set shipped to 21921
     
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  15. May 3, 2013 at 4:55 PM
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    120 shipped, alum spacers, zinc washers, and corrected 10.9 bolts. What's size you want cut? I do .5 to 1.5
     
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  16. May 3, 2013 at 8:06 PM
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    1.5 would be what id like to have
     
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  17. May 3, 2013 at 8:37 PM
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    Ill pm u here in a bit
     
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  18. May 4, 2013 at 6:58 AM
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    ok sweet
     
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  19. May 6, 2013 at 11:08 PM
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    I don't know if this is the right thread to ask this in but I am currently running 3.5/4.5 (Professional install, notched) on my Tacoma and all I have installed on it is DJM 3/4 kit and Bilstein HD struts front and back.
    I would really like to get my truck to 4.5/5.5, and I was going to buy spindle spacers and a bigger leaf spring spacer to achieve that. But I was recently told that getting spindle spacers in the front is not recommended unless I get new coils, which I did not want to spend another 200$ to get different coils.

    Basically my question is what is the cheapest alternative I can do to drop another (1) inch in the front and back?
     
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  20. May 6, 2013 at 11:40 PM
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    Thank you for the constructive response, however I just managed to come across a drop kit package that is being sold by XII http://www.xiiperformance.com/?page_id=1003
    Could you check that out for me and tell me if it's alright?
    What I really wanted to do is what whodatpopcorn did I guess. It seems to be the most cost efficient and simple.
     
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