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Want to look taller

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by RedAlertCA, Mar 16, 2017.

  1. Mar 16, 2017 at 7:27 PM
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    RedAlertCA

    RedAlertCA [OP] I like her a little dirty.

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    Thank you in advance to people who will answer the question as asked, from their own experience, especially with photos.

    I want my girlfriend, Seniorita Taco, to look taller. She's very attractive as is, but the boy in me wants her to look just a little more so.

    She's silver. I have a two inch level in the front, nothing in the rear. I am not lifting her further, at least not now, nor am I cutting for bigger tires. Perhaps you think this means I'm cheaping out, and you're right.

    So, other than lifting, what makes a taller look?

    I am considering roof rack, light bar, bed box, bed rails (lengthwise), and (perhaps craziest) some black rocker panel guards.

    Any thoughts, other than that I'm living my life all wrong?

    Thanks again.
     
  2. Mar 16, 2017 at 7:31 PM
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    Thunder Fist

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    Like, so many.
    Roof rack would help with that.
     
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  3. Mar 16, 2017 at 7:36 PM
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    KenLyns

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    ^This. Get your girlfriend a bigger rack...
     
  4. Mar 16, 2017 at 7:40 PM
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    Dude you are living your life all wrong!! oh wait... you said not to say that :)

    Please don't put a roof rack / basket thing on your truck. They just look ridiculous if you only have a small lift / stock.

    IMO LED bars on the roof are pretty lame too... every second jeep has one... Looks terrible.

    The only other thing that you could do that may not cause suspension problems is a body lift... but they can look pretty bad too if you lift it too much.
     
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  5. Mar 16, 2017 at 7:43 PM
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    smitty99

    smitty99 I also bought a 4Runner

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  7. Mar 16, 2017 at 7:46 PM
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  8. Mar 16, 2017 at 7:47 PM
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    smitty99

    smitty99 I also bought a 4Runner

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    Now that shits stuck in my head though.

    OP how about 255/85/16 tires
     
  9. Mar 16, 2017 at 7:50 PM
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    AddicTioN

    AddicTioN Forklift technician

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    Have you considered this route?
    IMG_2764.jpg
     
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  10. Mar 16, 2017 at 7:53 PM
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    mutely

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    If you have running boards / side steps, pull them off, that'll make it look a higher. Rock sliders have a use if you go offroad, so leave them on. Roof racks just look ridiculous on trucks, plus won't make it look taller.
    Aggressive tires will also help the "look" of being taller, but again if this is a road only vehicle then that's pointless.
     
  11. Mar 16, 2017 at 7:53 PM
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    I say get you a Back to the Future style roll bar with lights....
     
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  12. Mar 16, 2017 at 7:59 PM
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    If you trim the bushes around the base it will look bigger...

    Oh wait, different subject.

    Never mind.
     
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    AddicTioN

    AddicTioN Forklift technician

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    :rofl::rofl::rofl:I seee what you did there :cheers:
     
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    Maybe, just maybe, you can special order these bad boys in chrome FTMFW!
     
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    ...^^^... Is that a Bronto SkyLift commercial lift ??
     
  16. Mar 16, 2017 at 8:07 PM
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    This....costs nothing...and he's right...unless he has tits...then she's right...but regardless, this is right!
     
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  17. Mar 16, 2017 at 8:09 PM
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    AddicTioN

    AddicTioN Forklift technician

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    Ummm no clue i ripped the image off google to hopefully give the op a good laugh lol.
     
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    WTF is that
     
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    smitty99 I also bought a 4Runner

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    What if they're man boobs
     
  20. Mar 16, 2017 at 8:12 PM
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    Im not sure but i bet it is a must have kit if you plan to do any overlanding :thumbsup:
     

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