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Nearly ready to pull the trigger on assembled 3rds

Old Feb 12, 2013 | 07:37 AM
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Nearly ready to pull the trigger on assembled 3rds

New to these Toyotas but I think I am to the point of getting re geared so I am going to go with assembled thirds to avoid the extra hassle so I can just swap them in right away.

Details on my truck: 6 inch lift 35's will be used for play and used 80% of the time off road/gravel fire roads. The other times will be short chases to town when up at the cabin. This is a toy truck, not a hardcore rock climber so I need to do whats affordable.

I had plan on getting a 4cyl 8" 5.29 with a Spool for the rear. And for the front a high pinion 4cyl 8" with a detriot locker in the front.

Any advice or suggestions please let me know.
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Old Feb 12, 2013 | 08:04 AM
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Sounds like a good plan. 6" is alot of lift, why so high?
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Old Feb 12, 2013 | 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by niall
Sounds like a good plan. 6" is alot of lift, why so high?
It is just what the truck had when I got it, I really just wanted like a 4 inch but again was already on the truck.
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Old Feb 12, 2013 | 08:47 AM
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ah, can you pull out a leaf to drop it a bit? just a thought.
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Old Feb 12, 2013 | 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by niall
ah, can you pull out a leaf to drop it a bit? just a thought.
Good to know, lots to learn as I come from the import car world where we have adjustable coilovers, instead of leaf springs! lol
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Old Feb 12, 2013 | 08:57 AM
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you can always go to adjustable coilovers. haha.

I came from imports as well, I've got a built Mitsubishi GTO. On my 4Runner i'm in the process of building a link and coilover system.
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