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level fender height vs level body line

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by PieceAtATime, Sep 11, 2025 at 5:58 PM.

  1. Sep 11, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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    PieceAtATime

    PieceAtATime [OP] New Member

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    First Name:
    Brian
    NC
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    1999 2.7l Tacoma 4x4
    I took a tape measure to the taco and asphalt to fender edge is currently 35.5 inches front and back on my 99 standard cab 4x4. I feel like I'm torn on keeping the even gap between tire and fender and lifting the front so the body line molded into the body is level across the tires. Where do you all fall on this "should I stay or should I go?" moment? I have adjustable struts on the way for the front currently and am struggling on setting them to 0 vs the ~1.5" setting. thoughts and opinions?
     
  2. Sep 11, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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    ControlCar

    ControlCar My Moto: Help & Learn…period.

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    1996 Taco 2.4L 2wd Automatic
    Clock Volt meter/LSPV Delete/Hyundai 16’s/FP gauge/after 9months of wrenching ZERO oil leaks
    100% depends on how you use the Taco

    I am always partial to a California Lift
    Slightly lower in rear

    However
    Everytime I have seen one, truck has triple the HP of our 4cyl’s
    Think Trophy Truck stance
     
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