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'Save the Wheels' TRD Longbed Build

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Builds (2016-2023)' started by savethewheels, Oct 11, 2017.

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  1. Feb 1, 2018 at 7:52 AM
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    :anonymous: Ordered:
    2x - Toytec 1/4" top plate spacers
    [​IMG]

    And I'm considering the following as well:
    2x - Toytec 1/2" rear steel blocks/shims
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    The tentative plan is to install along with the TRD Pro suspension immediately before taking vehicle in for the next service appointment and alignment.
    The goal is to have an ultra-mild lift while preserving as much as possible of the original ride characteristics of the TRD Pro suspension.

    I welcome any and all thoughts or criticism!
     
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  2. Feb 4, 2018 at 1:16 PM
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    I just order ordered the 2nd gen Pro kit. I’m considering adding the 1/4” top plate spacers as well. I’m undecided on the rear but leaning toward 3leaf AAL, or 1” blocks :anonymous:

    My goal sounds the same, mild lift and maintain the stock suspension on road characteristics.
     
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  3. Feb 4, 2018 at 1:22 PM
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    nice build and style, OP. love the wheels.
     
    su.b.rat, Feb 4, 2018
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  4. Feb 4, 2018 at 1:23 PM
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    Should work well! ​
     
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  5. Mar 14, 2018 at 7:55 AM
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  6. Apr 4, 2018 at 7:59 PM
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    The refinish looks good! Way to keep it simple!
    Always can appreciate something clean and tasteful :thumbsup:
     
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  7. May 1, 2018 at 12:34 PM
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  8. May 7, 2018 at 7:33 AM
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    Did suspension install over the weekend with the help of @TheTacoma. Only took 2.5 hours from start to finish. :D

    - TRD Pro Fox Racing Shocks
    - Toytec 1/4" top plate spacer
    - Toytec 1/2" rear block

    No pics at the moment so sry.
     
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  9. May 7, 2018 at 11:17 AM
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  10. May 12, 2018 at 10:01 AM
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    New shocks with small spacers & blocks, new tires, & soft top



     
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  11. May 20, 2018 at 1:19 PM
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    free "mods" :jerkoff:


     
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  12. May 23, 2018 at 1:30 PM
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  14. May 26, 2018 at 5:14 PM
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    probably not worth the dollhairs but oh well

     
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  16. Jun 29, 2018 at 6:29 AM
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    Quick and dirty pshop :oops: on a Pro, but close enough
    ...thinking of changing things up -- 3-spoke Lodio Drive wheels. Do I like it or not :confused:

     
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    Lodio Drive
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    6x139.7

     
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    .75" spacer

    left -> SSR, right -> Lodio Drive
     
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