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Question about a diff drop kit

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Jgray1, Mar 1, 2013.

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  1. Mar 1, 2013 at 2:06 PM
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    Does anyone know if I will have to drop my diff if I install a 3in rough country lift on my 2013 Tacoma ??
     
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  2. Mar 1, 2013 at 2:08 PM
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    No but it will help with wear and tear on your cvs.
     
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  3. Mar 1, 2013 at 2:10 PM
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    it will help reduce vibrations as well as wear. I'd do it. It would be kinda silly not to. its only like $25
     
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  4. Mar 1, 2013 at 2:14 PM
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    :laugh:
     
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  5. Mar 1, 2013 at 2:16 PM
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    Diff drops are pointless on 2nd gens. Don't waste your time.
     
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  6. Mar 1, 2013 at 2:18 PM
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    Yes it does more on a 1st gen because the truck is narrower. But it definitely does good on a 2nd gen. It reduces the angle the cv axle is at, returning it closer to stock, how could that be bad and useless?
     
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  7. Mar 1, 2013 at 2:32 PM
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    No it doesn't. That's why they're useless. And it's bad because it decreases clearance to do that nothing.

    Here's some free education:

    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/118545-remove-differential-drop-your-05-tacoma.html

    And specifically:

    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2n...ential-drop-your-05-tacoma-7.html#post2291055


    I wish a mod would sticky that thread so people would quit asking about these pieces of shit.
     
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  8. Mar 1, 2013 at 2:40 PM
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    Yeah..go ask mjp2 what happened with his diff drop and the decreased clearance lol..anyways it has been proven on a thread but I think at another forum the diff drop for the 2nd Gen is useless..the half shaft angle moved less then 1/4° that was measured using a digital angle finder as opposed to having no spacer at all.
     
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  9. Mar 1, 2013 at 2:42 PM
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    :popcorn:
     
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  10. Mar 1, 2013 at 2:54 PM
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    All i know is I'm keeping mine in, guess 2nd gens don't need them!
     
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  11. Mar 1, 2013 at 2:55 PM
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    Seems like he was doing some radical stuff for that to happen :eek:
    Even if he was only going 20mph
     
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  12. Mar 1, 2013 at 2:56 PM
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    They actually matter on 1st gens. The diff mounts differently.
     
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    :DOp has a prerunner so he does not have a diff to drop anyway.
     
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  14. Mar 1, 2013 at 3:03 PM
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    LOL!!! Good catch. End thread.
     
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    How funny is this..Trail-Gear posted not too long ago today their new drop kit for the tacomas and fj's..I left a comment on how its a waste and doesn't work, I even added the link to this thread and they deleted my comment lmao
     
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    :laugh: ^
     
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    OH. Lol
     
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    Sounds like someone wants $$money$$
     
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  19. Mar 4, 2013 at 4:14 AM
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    Well I think I'll pass on the diff drop
     
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  20. Mar 4, 2013 at 10:04 AM
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    in your case it would be huge waste of money.
     
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