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how 2 lowering my truck?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by oneshort, Nov 20, 2016.

  1. Nov 20, 2016 at 7:21 PM
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    Longboard1110

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    It's your truck, do what makes you happy.
     
  2. Nov 20, 2016 at 7:21 PM
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  3. Nov 20, 2016 at 7:27 PM
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    you could get lower profile tires. Going from 245/75's to 245/45's would drop you approx. 3 inches.
     
  4. Nov 20, 2016 at 7:51 PM
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    What size tires did you have and did they rub?
     
  5. Nov 20, 2016 at 8:46 PM
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    @MTgirl because I'm right:amen: Every one do me a favor and block me if you don't like me I'm good with it .now back to my Question how many guys /girls 6 + feet and just have zero problems with head room?
    :alien:
     
  6. Nov 20, 2016 at 8:49 PM
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    I am 6'7" and have no issues with entering cab, existing in cab, or exiting cab.
     
  7. Nov 20, 2016 at 8:51 PM
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    You fit into a Taco!? Wow!
     
  8. Nov 20, 2016 at 8:52 PM
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    Greatly, even. Zero complaints or issues, even with a size 15 boot.

    No headroom issues either, I'm pretty equal.. long torso. Long legs.
     
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  9. Nov 20, 2016 at 8:55 PM
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    Dude I had no idea you were such a imposing figure

    Right on bro
     
  10. Nov 20, 2016 at 9:03 PM
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    I'm gonna start banning folks who aren't LEGITIMATELY trying to be helpful
     
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  11. Nov 20, 2016 at 9:06 PM
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    @DCSBFTMFW I'd like video if that ! cause as of now I'm calling B.S i'll take a picture of my friend how hard it was for I'm to get in > that would be a great I deam I always god Question I just don't know what happens to people when its my post @JimBeam I could appreciate that.
     
  12. Nov 20, 2016 at 9:07 PM
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    I can take a pic tomorrow morning.

    Did it once before but deleted it a long time ago.
     
  13. Nov 20, 2016 at 9:07 PM
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    I gave you two lowering options

    Another member gave you one

    So which one are you getting ?
    When are you doing the work ?
     
  14. Nov 20, 2016 at 9:08 PM
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    T4RFTMFW

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    My seat is obviously all the way back on the track but my driver seat back is not laid back abnormally. It's plenty roomy and comfortable.

    Also I'm not a skinny dude. I'm about 290 lbs.
     
  15. Nov 20, 2016 at 9:09 PM
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    Can you swap the suspension from a 2nd gen to a 3rd gen? I'm not sure it would work but since th 2nd gen was the right height for you that could be a fairly inexpensive option.
     
  16. Nov 20, 2016 at 9:09 PM
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    Love to see them ,video would be nice.
    ILL be waiting. one more thing it is a2016 access cab right ?
     
  17. Nov 20, 2016 at 9:09 PM
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    Maybe I missed it, but how much are you wanting to lower your truck?
     
  18. Nov 20, 2016 at 9:10 PM
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    T4RFTMFW

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    I can't do video because I can't upload video straight to TW.

    But I'll gladly take pics and post them for you.
     
  19. Nov 20, 2016 at 9:18 PM
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    i'd like to lower maybe 5 inches I was wonder if it coukld be done with out changing stock parts
     
  20. Nov 20, 2016 at 9:19 PM
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    T4RFTMFW

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    Not possible to do without swapping parts.
     

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