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Remove the differential drop on your 05+ Tacoma

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by mjp2, Oct 15, 2010.

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  1. Feb 24, 2017 at 7:16 AM
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    If you have a 1st gen that you are lifting then add it, if it's a 2nd gen, then it is irrelevant and as seen earlier in this thread can be detrimental.
     
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  2. Feb 24, 2017 at 7:17 AM
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    Ummmm your shocks do not look installed correctly
     
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  3. Feb 24, 2017 at 8:20 AM
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    If this is true then why do so many on this thread have them on their second generation truck's,and are now taking them off ?
     
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  4. Feb 24, 2017 at 8:22 AM
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    Something about a fools and money, can't remember exactly how it goes.
     
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  5. Feb 24, 2017 at 8:27 AM
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    Yep LOL....A fool and their money soon parted !!!
     
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  6. Sep 2, 2017 at 6:16 AM
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    This is the answer I was looking for. DD will not make any improvement but a lot damage.
     
    libagui, Sep 2, 2017
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  7. May 13, 2018 at 3:26 PM
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    Does anyone know the bolt sizes? I'm taking mine off when I put my LT kit on (because why not do it while I'm under the truck). What are the OEM bolts that went in there before the drop kit went on? I didnt keep mine...
     
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  8. May 14, 2018 at 11:14 AM
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  9. May 27, 2018 at 9:49 AM
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    to drop or not to drop...?????
     
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  10. May 27, 2018 at 4:44 PM
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    ^ That is the question ............ I have the DD ,no problems . 1st lift was 1.75” 5100s in front ,no DD ,torn boots . Lift now is 2.5”, 6112s with DD , boots and angles good :notsure:
     
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  11. Aug 13, 2018 at 12:17 PM
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    So im considering ignoring all this noise about removing DDs. :lalala:

    I just put in 5100s in all 4 corners with 887xs up front and 1/4 spacers... I think i got 3+'' of lift up front now. Got the DD kit in the mail and I think im going to install it. If my off-road driving consists of gravel roads and beaches, why not install it right? Clearance is not a concern of mine.
    :notsure:
     
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  12. Aug 13, 2018 at 12:58 PM
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    I don’t think it will hurt anything :D
     
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  13. Aug 13, 2018 at 1:46 PM
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    If its already on the way.why are you even asking here about installing it.
     
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  14. Aug 13, 2018 at 2:40 PM
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    Well, I because ordered it without reading this whole thread bashing DD and I could still not install it and return it. o_O
     
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  15. Aug 13, 2018 at 2:49 PM
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    About as many guys install them as there is guys asking how too uninstall them.Too each their own.
     
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  16. Aug 13, 2018 at 2:55 PM
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    Fair enough. Lots of ways to set up these trucks and use and abuse them.
    Personally not worried about clearance so I think i'll be fine. Ill save the oem bolts in case my situation changes.
     
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  17. Aug 13, 2018 at 5:03 PM
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    Just noticed this thread and thought i'd share my experience with the dd. I've had mine on since 2007 with zero issues.
     
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  18. Aug 13, 2018 at 6:23 PM
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    I had to remove mine to get my (RCI) skid plate flush with the frame/crossmember
     
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  19. Aug 13, 2018 at 9:08 PM
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  20. Aug 13, 2018 at 9:28 PM
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    Even if I only drive on pavement, snow covered pavement, and the beach 95% of the time?
    If so, why? Still haven't done it and appreciate the IMO advice.
     
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