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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by roxspin72, Jan 7, 2012.

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  1. Jan 7, 2012 at 9:10 PM
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  2. Jan 7, 2012 at 9:13 PM
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    :eek: thats different, but nice though....
     
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  3. Jan 7, 2012 at 9:18 PM
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    If you were going to give it a drop then why didn't you get an x-runner? Seems kind of pointless to lower a 4wd truck.
     
    jw1983, Jan 7, 2012
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  4. Jan 7, 2012 at 9:21 PM
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  5. Jan 7, 2012 at 9:21 PM
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    I like! I wanna drop mine but I live in Alberta and I like the ability to off-road once in a while. Also if I lowered mine I would have a body kit before hand and all that stuff.

    I don't really like high lifts, monster truck tires, and less off road ability because I hate rednecks, and if I were to drop it I would get performance goodies, body kit, and slam it on bags.

    My $0.02.

    Nice looking truck!


    More power to the ground!
     
    Night, Jan 7, 2012
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  6. Jan 7, 2012 at 9:23 PM
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    Surprisingly it looks good :thumbsup:
     
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  7. Jan 7, 2012 at 9:24 PM
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    same shit as everyone else
    Are you going to run a rear sway bar setup?
     
    KalamaKid, Jan 7, 2012
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  8. Jan 7, 2012 at 9:25 PM
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    looks NICE man! :thumbsup:
     
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  9. Jan 7, 2012 at 9:27 PM
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    reminds me of this bad boy

    [​IMG]
     
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  10. Jan 7, 2012 at 9:30 PM
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    Looks great, there's a million lifted tacoma's with huge tires, nice to see something different! I bet you gain some Mpg's too due to less wind drag.
     
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  11. Jan 7, 2012 at 9:33 PM
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    I WANT!
     
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  12. Jan 7, 2012 at 9:35 PM
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    Thought I wouldn't like it, but I have to say that looks pretty sick.
     
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  13. Jan 7, 2012 at 9:35 PM
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    I wanna do this, but lack the funds for the kit, and the wheels, and the tires.
     
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  14. Jan 7, 2012 at 9:40 PM
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    So its a 4wd xrunner? Looks good OP, I want to clear obstacles rather than run into them though that's what I want :D
     
    KenpachiZaraki, Jan 7, 2012
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  15. Jan 7, 2012 at 9:50 PM
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    Looks great op
     
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  16. Jan 7, 2012 at 9:53 PM
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    This is exactly the feedback I wanted... Not that I needed approval or that negative replies would sway me to reverse. I just wanted to know it has a unique enough look to make others say yay or nay. Truthfully at first I thought it was not that low. But when driving around I noticed the difference in height, handling, response, and power... Night and day.

    Not sure whats SUA but if you mean leaf springs under axles, then yes...

    See Below...

    What He Said, LOL...

    Yes I am guilty of this by far....:eek:

    The only way I can get more HP is URD MK III or a Turbo. Believe me, it has power. But yes I do owe some track times down the road. 1st step is to solve traction issue:cool:

    As for your opinion, I say go for it. I believe everyone has their own taste in set ups. And I respect that. As for your last statement, we have a Winner!!!

    To all who ask why I did it, should of got an X Runner... See this thread:

    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/pe...ping-my-gear-ratio-4-56-adding-true-trac.html
     
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  17. Jan 7, 2012 at 10:02 PM
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    When I drive normal I've seen 24 MPG and up. But do to the Mod itch, enjoyment of the MOD bug steers me to wanna lay the right foot down, and feel the HP:eek:...

    I will say on the I95, cruize control, at 80 MPH, I was getting 19.5 MPG at 2700 RPM. Sounds high but it was at 16 MPG at 2300 RPM, with previous set up... Dont worry I can still go 80 ish MPH in 6th gear with Cruize Control and not be in boost... if not, That would of sucked...
     
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  18. Jan 7, 2012 at 10:18 PM
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    same shit as everyone else
    I'm jelly.

    Edit: Great choice on color :thumbsup:
     
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  19. Jan 7, 2012 at 10:30 PM
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    i like it looks great!
     
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  20. Jan 7, 2012 at 10:31 PM
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    Looks really good, but I personally wouldn't lower my own taco
     
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