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Lowered Taco? LETS SEE 'EM!

Discussion in 'Street Trucks' started by chris4x4, May 4, 2012.

  1. Sep 13, 2021 at 3:29 PM
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    ohcaltexscar

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    IM4x4 2.5" NitroGas - Coopers
    That's right, I remember you mentioning the tube frame before, good goals. Looks solid enough as it is anyway.
     
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  2. Sep 13, 2021 at 7:08 PM
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    Does anyone have a 4.5 inch drop in the back and 3.5 up front
     
  3. Sep 14, 2021 at 11:03 AM
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    6C730F60-788C-4432-8C85-4DD4912DCCB5.jpg I can use this lift block to drop my truck right 5 lug 2009 rn I have a 3 inch block but I want to go lower will it work?
     
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  4. Sep 14, 2021 at 11:11 AM
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    Do you have a c-notch installed? If not- no. If yes- yes.
     
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  5. Sep 14, 2021 at 8:34 PM
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    No I don’t have a c notch yet
     
  6. Sep 14, 2021 at 8:34 PM
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    I plan to drop it then go get the notch done
     
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  7. Sep 15, 2021 at 1:04 AM
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    At 4.5 inches of drop, you'll be quite literally sitting on the bump stops. You'll need to have the notch done before installing the 4.5 in block. As you saw with my experience, extra support/boxing the frame/ anything to strengthen where the notch is installed is really important. Best of luck- and as always post some pics when it's done!
     
  8. Sep 15, 2021 at 12:43 PM
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    I’m getting a c notch done by someone for 250$
     
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  9. Sep 15, 2021 at 3:14 PM
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    So I’ll order the block and go get notched and how can I fab up a spindle spacer for the front can I use washers or
     
  10. Sep 15, 2021 at 6:25 PM
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    FCD61DE1-7494-418F-A19B-B95580DCCB56.jpg How much room I have rn 3 inch block no notch
     
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  11. Sep 23, 2021 at 1:35 PM
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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
    wish there was more tuning options for the 2tr's :turtleride:
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  12. Sep 23, 2021 at 2:55 PM
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    That is slick!
     
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  13. Sep 24, 2021 at 8:04 AM
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    Fr man
     
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  14. Sep 24, 2021 at 8:05 AM
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    They literally have nothing for our trucks wish they sold a 4/5 drop kit
     
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    Next piece ordered, hopefully I get some time this month to tackle this and the sos kit.

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