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I need this ride lower

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by justmyride, Oct 19, 2017.

  1. Oct 19, 2017 at 6:24 AM
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    justmyride

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    How do I lower this ride. Also does tire design (style) change the ride. My taco has 150k and the ride a little rough.
     
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  2. Oct 19, 2017 at 6:50 AM
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    Mr. Projekt

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    Welcome to the forum....

    and I'm not sure what you mean about "lower this ride"

    if you mean physically lower the truck:
    https://www.google.com/search?q=tac...x6fzWAhVmqVQKHYCzCR0QsxgIKQ&biw=1915&bih=1031

    if you mean "making the ride a little less harsh".... you can get better shocks / struts, and buy Michelin tires.

    MT tires < All Terrain < Street tires as far as ride quality
     
    Mr. Projekt, Oct 19, 2017
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  3. Oct 19, 2017 at 8:40 AM
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    My truck sits up high like it's a 4wd, it's probably 6" higher then a normal (regulator) prerunner. I can't figure out why it sits so high, only see a 1 inch space under rear axle (side note: both front seats have 1.25" spacer between rear bolts and frame) the shocks & struts appear longer than standard OME.
     
    justmyride, Oct 19, 2017
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  4. Oct 19, 2017 at 8:41 AM
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    Pictures of suspension
     
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  5. Oct 19, 2017 at 8:44 AM
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    Pigpen My truck is never clean

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    :popcorn:
     
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  6. Oct 19, 2017 at 9:04 AM
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    :worthless:
     
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  7. Oct 19, 2017 at 10:48 AM
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    Nobody can help you here unless you post pictures.
     
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  8. Oct 19, 2017 at 10:53 AM
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    EatSleepTacos

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    You could also remove the spacers under the seat...
     
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  9. Oct 19, 2017 at 10:59 AM
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    Buy a xrunner?
     
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  10. Oct 19, 2017 at 11:00 AM
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    Remove everything that is making it higher?
     
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  12. Oct 19, 2017 at 1:10 PM
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    Your going to fit right in around here....
     
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  13. Oct 19, 2017 at 3:26 PM
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    Those are just phone books to sit on.
     
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  14. Oct 19, 2017 at 3:30 PM
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    We need this here and welcome to TW!
    Need pictures of said Hawaiian lift?

    images (1).jpg
     
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