What Have You Done To Your 2nd Gen Tacoma Today?

Bunch o' shit.



prepping for Winrock Tennessee this weekend.

 

Posted too far apart. What's the diff

 

before and then after

 

Looking good but the highlift on the bumper would bother me.

 

it's actually a front spoiler, creates downforce while wheeling to maintain traction.

Actually didn't notice the hilift before you said it. Interesting choice of mounting position.

 

Wow that must feel a tad lighter!

 

That cv angle looks pretty extreme... thought DB lifts kept those angles pretty small.

 

Here’s a picture of it when it’s not broken... how bad do you think they are?

 

I've seen worse to be honest. Do you need that much preload?

 

I only have about 5-7 threads showing on my coilovers. So I don’t no how much lower I can go with the Kings.

 

I have almost no preload on the Kings. I just gave shock measurements to Micah at DSM when ordering. Maybe it’s the 700lb coils?

 

Might be worth it to drop it down more. Have you done the boot slide mod? That's the real issue with those angles - premature boot wear.

 

I have not. I will attempt the boot slide mod and I’ll go with only 1-2 threads showing. But I’m thinking I just got a weak axle.

 

Even with the Fabtech 6" DB lift you should have better angles than that honestly.

can you post a side shot?

 

Somebody cut a tree down behind your house?

 

Not ready to cut, but wanted more clearance in the back. So, I slapped on this trail gear rear tube bumper. Works for now until I finally (may be) decide to go true high clearance.

 

Looks excessive. But hard to tell from that angle and fisheye. Jack it up so it’s full droop, turn the wheel to full lock, then rotate the tire. If the cv binds you need to remove preload, or lower your ride height somehow. It’ll save you from having to replace them so frequently.

 

I will get some shots for you soon. Hopefully tomorrow.

 

I just looked at your build thread.

Interesting for sure... Did you just recently install the kings?

I believe if that's the case they may need to just settle in a bit which will improve that CV angle. Still, I'd drop them down all the way - you're already lifted to the moon with that DB setup.

Long term, keeping them at that severe of an angle will be no bueno.

 

Yes have had them on for roughly a month. I’ll drop any preload I can. And maybe see about getting a winch sooner than later to help? I’d like my CV axles to last as long as everyone else’s.