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How much has been lifted?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by HopperDropper, May 3, 2018.

  1. May 3, 2018 at 6:20 PM
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    HopperDropper

    HopperDropper [OP] New Member

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    Hello. I am a new member here.

    I am considering buying a used 2017 Tacoma Limited from a non-Toyota dealership. It has been lifted but they cannot tell me how much has been lifted how it has been lifted. I measured 60cm from the top of the fender to the middle of the wheel hub. Can someone tell me what this distance would be on a stock Tacoma please? I too embarrassed (and too lazy) to go to a dealership with a tape measure :) I cannot seem to find this spec online.

    There are 285/60/20 tires on them that look like they would rub. There isn't much clearance with the wheel turned fully. Didn't have time to actually take it for test drive today. Anyone know based on the lift height and tire size, if trimming rub spots would be enough?

    They also cannot tell me if the lift was done at a Toyota dealership or not since there are no service records. Would an aftermarket lift make the warranty on the suspension of the vehicle null and void? Would it matter if it was done at an authorized dealership or not? Thanks, guys.
     
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  2. May 3, 2018 at 6:29 PM
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    nat103

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    I'd pass
     
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  3. May 3, 2018 at 6:31 PM
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    Riding Dirty

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    Run away. Probably a headache waiting for a new owner.
     
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  4. May 3, 2018 at 6:33 PM
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    HopperDropper

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    To be honest, the price that they are asking isn't that far off from a new 2018 also. Generally, Tacomas don't depreciate that much I find.
     
  5. May 3, 2018 at 6:36 PM
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    Riding Dirty

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    Maybe consider buying new if it’s that close. No way pay new prices for a used, chopped up truck.
     
  6. May 3, 2018 at 7:18 PM
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  7. May 3, 2018 at 9:49 PM
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  8. May 3, 2018 at 10:02 PM
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    Long Time Toy Fan

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    Measure from the bottom of the front fender down to the center of the wheel. Stock should be about 21 inches. Whatever you are over that is what it's lifted.
     
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  9. May 3, 2018 at 10:12 PM
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    CaptainBart45

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    Something just wrong, in my opinion, lift a truck and go and put some city slicker wheels on it.
     
  10. May 3, 2018 at 10:13 PM
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    You the man Long Time Toy Fan! Looks like the vehicle is lifted 2.5 inches.
     
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    Is that a limited trim tacoma? or did you mean that's a Sport* tacoma Becuase that's a longbed. Limited trim came with only a short bed 5" bed with Leather interior.
     
  12. May 4, 2018 at 2:19 AM
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    285 60 20? Yeah that's gonna run somewhere. Probably all budget parts of they dont even know anything about it. That's a pass from me big dawg.
     
  13. May 4, 2018 at 3:54 AM
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    I was thinking the same thing, I thought limited only came with the shortbed.
     
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    Canada, limited are long beds
     
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  16. May 4, 2018 at 6:42 AM
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    I was thinking If this was in Canada. No location on the OP
     
  17. May 4, 2018 at 7:19 AM
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    Damn, a 5" bed. Can't carry much mulch in that I'd imagine.
     
  18. May 4, 2018 at 7:21 AM
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    Why you get a softtopper or hardtop and start staking them high lol. Carries all my gear so far.
     
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    They ghettofied that truck. Stay away homie
     
  20. May 4, 2018 at 8:18 AM
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    Gotta put 22s on dat...:stirthepot:
     

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