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Why am I short???

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Fightman80, Jul 1, 2013.

  1. Jul 1, 2013 at 7:12 PM
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    Fightman80

    Fightman80 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    So, I've been noticing something, a little strange..... My 05 DCLB Sport, is shorter than other DCLB Sports??!!

    Was there a significant height difference between model years, or did the Previous Owner, lower this Taco???

    I'm really perplexed..... lol!
     
  2. Jul 1, 2013 at 7:15 PM
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    xaqori

    xaqori Grammer knotsy

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    Could be the suspension itself is just worn? :notsure:
     
  3. Jul 1, 2013 at 7:16 PM
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    Measured or perceived difference?
     
  4. Jul 1, 2013 at 7:17 PM
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    169.254.255.201

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    tires?? :confused::confused::confused::confused:

    I'm sure heights differ every 4 and 5 years.. Slightly. Not sure if it would be noticable
     
  5. Jul 1, 2013 at 7:29 PM
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    Fightman80

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    I've parked next to a few 2nd Gen Taco's with the same Cab and box configuration, and mine is always shorter.

    I'm running what I believe to be stock sized tires on mine... 265/65/17's.... Pretty sure the other trucks were running the same size. Mine is an 05, so might be sagging quite a bit.....
     
  6. Jul 1, 2013 at 7:47 PM
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    Is it smoking?
     
  7. Jul 2, 2013 at 6:41 AM
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    Not sure what you mean about smoking?? What does GC stand for??
     
  8. Jul 2, 2013 at 7:12 AM
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    OP , measure the hub to fender

    Report back
     
  9. Jul 2, 2013 at 7:19 AM
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  10. Jul 2, 2013 at 7:23 AM
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    Sometimes I have this feeling my DCSB sits slightly lower than an AC where I live (looked at this suspension and saw no lift items and all stock), but then I compare it to other DCSB and it looks to be the same.

    Sometimes its a mind game thing. That and the fact that stock DCLB's look low off the lot since they are that extra foot long at stock height. This coupled with a 2005, possibly tired suspension, has a lot to do with it I am sure. But those measurements will expose the truth!
     
  11. Jul 2, 2013 at 7:28 AM
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    I'll get those measurements today, and report with my findings.....

    BTW... if you Americans keep poking fun at our Maple Syrup production.... we're gonna cut off your supply! ;) LOL!

    That's right boys.... WE HAVE THE POWER, OF THE MAPLE SYRUP BEHIND US! Mouah ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!
     
  12. Jul 2, 2013 at 7:32 AM
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  13. Jul 2, 2013 at 7:43 AM
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    Should probably get a 6inch suspension, a 3 inch body lift and 40 inch tires. MERICA :D
     
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    Doesn't that kit come with the chrome balls that hang from the bumper?
     
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    We'uns air frum the South son. It's ribbon-cane syrup down heah!

    JK! (I actually prefer maple)
     
  16. Jul 2, 2013 at 7:54 AM
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    We will just steal it from you, its not like security is a big deal in Canada.... do you even know how to use a lock? How much MS did those guys steal last year, $18 millions (real) dollars worth?

    [​IMG]
     
  17. Jul 2, 2013 at 8:00 AM
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    OP, do what the OZ-T tells you. He may only have 42 posts, but he's been stalking for years.
     
  18. Jul 2, 2013 at 8:46 AM
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    They say smoking and drinking coffee stunts growth. :D


    But he has made a 130 threads?????????? I don't understand?? :D
    Those dang mods have been up to something..
     
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    SSsshhhhhhhhhhhh! Or you might be next :spy:
     
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