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Wisconsin Tacomas and bad financial advice

Discussion in 'Mid West' started by Thatbassguy, Dec 19, 2008.

  1. Sep 3, 2025 at 3:55 AM
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    I use my eyes.
    I don't know how close I am but it drives smooth.
     
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    pearing Well-Known Member

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    As any good ASSMAN should!
     
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    CygnusX191 Gangster of Boats

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    So. Many. Stickers.
    Close enough then lol
     
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    I spent about 6hours under the truck, one day, understanding how everything moved. Caster. Camber. Toe.

    Not as tricky as it seems, once you know what moves what.

    Now I have to raise the perch on my front shocks so I'll probably need to adjust camber and toe after.
     
  5. Sep 3, 2025 at 5:22 AM
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    CygnusX191 Gangster of Boats

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    So. Many. Stickers.
    This is one area where actual classes can really open up the eyes of the shop gurus who have "always done it that way" lol

    The fact that you took initiative to learn the movements and results of said movements puts you in front of 90% of tire shop techs


    Why are you raising your shock perch?
     
  6. Sep 3, 2025 at 5:28 AM
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    The new bumper weighs about the same as the hidden receiver but the extra weight of having the winch on, full time, brings me down a 1/2".

    I'm on setting 4 of 6.
     
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    Pixeltim Misunderstood member

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    It'll ride better with the extra couple pounds!
     
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    Taco-Grinder It's all part of the adventure.

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    If, you still have a sway bar, remove it.
     
  9. Sep 3, 2025 at 6:40 AM
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    Ya it rides better but with that extra rake I get a slight nose dive when braking.

    :smack:
    I got rid of that a couple years ago.
    Still got it if you want it. lol
     
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    OldSchlPunk

    OldSchlPunk I'm not sick, but I'm not well

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    Pat's got another convert.
     
  11. Sep 3, 2025 at 6:57 AM
    Taco-Grinder

    Taco-Grinder It's all part of the adventure.

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    I'm running out of room for old Tacoma parts.


    Flatbed and 35's next.:bowdown:
     
  12. Sep 3, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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    How much longer before you can build a complete truck from old parts? :D
     
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    So. Many. Stickers.
    Welcome to lifted life. With your caster move forward to fit larger tires. You're always going to have a bit of nose dive when braking. And the higher you go, the more pronounced that will be.

    The way I see it, the lower you can go without rubbing the better. Generally A good rule when off-roading to keep your center of gravity low
     

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