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Lifted or lowered?

Discussion in '5 Lug' started by Burgerboy21, Apr 13, 2021.

  1. Apr 13, 2021 at 10:09 AM
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    Burgerboy21

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    (In search for used djm control arms, message me if u have a set) super white tacoma 2007 5 lug regular cab -1.5” Front -3” rear bilstein shocks/struts Proforged steering components Staggered 19” Fifteen52 Wheels Alpharex polished black headlights eBay taillights Alot of misc interior mods.. quick release hub w/ steering wheel URD short shifter Color matched bed bars Full sound system
    B3097E39-C5B6-4449-98CC-E30D362A9010.jpg DA2EC00D-BFC6-4D64-A06E-EE09EEFD4742.jpg Had my taco for a while now, went from stock to +3” lift, ran with that for a couple years then switched things up and dropped it -3” about a year ago. (I still wanna go lower)
    which style do you prefer?
     
  2. Apr 13, 2021 at 2:13 PM
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    Fredfifty

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    so you back to stock height?

    praise the lowered
     
  3. Apr 13, 2021 at 2:24 PM
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    Chunk

    Chunk I smell Ice Cream!

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    +3 -3 = 0 or is +3 -3 = -3? Math is hard!

    Either way, OP you do you! If the pics are +3 then -3 from stock I choose option C...
     
  4. Apr 13, 2021 at 2:25 PM
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    andrewtheadventurer

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    Lowered is dope. I like the wheels on the lowered too
     
  5. Apr 13, 2021 at 2:27 PM
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    BassAckwards

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    Lowered all the way for a 5 lug
     
  6. Apr 13, 2021 at 4:41 PM
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    I’m currently sitting -2” in the front and -3” in the back, I’m still running stock control arms so I gotta get my hands on a set of djm’s before she can go any lower
     
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    eon_blue

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    5 lug looks better lowered

    6 lug looks better lifted
     
  8. Apr 24, 2021 at 7:43 AM
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  9. Apr 25, 2021 at 8:32 AM
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    TheBigKahuna

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    Not a fan of lowered trucks.
     
  10. Apr 25, 2021 at 8:44 AM
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    its personal preference, i like the look of both, but prefer lifted trucks more.

    what headlights you have on the lowered one?
     
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  11. Apr 25, 2021 at 2:29 PM
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    The headlights are alpharex polished black pro series
     
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  12. Apr 25, 2021 at 2:41 PM
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    Gen2Tacoma

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    2wd is much better lowered IMHU.

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    What is that hiding back there?

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    Depends how you use the truck. Mostly street? Lowered or stock. Light off-roading and/or exploring dirt roads? Stock or lifted.
    For whatever it's worth, I am not a fan of modifying vehicles for vanity or to to be trendy. Needs to have a purpose.
     
  16. Aug 12, 2022 at 8:04 AM
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    The lifted would have me turning my head... but the lowered would have me breaking my neck trying to see more!

    But, as stated elsewhere in the thread, it all depends on personal use & preference.

    What are those wheels on the lowered stance and what size tires are you running there? They look great! That's exactly where I'd want to sit (-2/-3), knowing that going lower would put me at risk of breakin' my bumper on the local potholes...
    :annoyed:
     

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