95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners 4th gen pickups and 3rd gen 4Runners

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Old Jul 5, 2004 | 02:11 PM
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lowered my 3rd gen

finally got my bushwackers and limited running boards on. me and my brother decided to lower it a couple inches today. im very pleased with the results. and yes i know... ive already got my flame suit on, i know its coming...

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Old Jul 5, 2004 | 02:14 PM
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That looks real good! If I didn't live in Canada, I would have gone the same route as you! How did you lower it?
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Old Jul 5, 2004 | 02:15 PM
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I see you've painted your BW's. Looks good lowered with those wheels. Now get some big brakes so it will stop!
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Old Jul 5, 2004 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Vato Loco
That looks real good! If I didn't live in Canada, I would have gone the same route as you! How did you lower it?
you had to ask......

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Old Jul 5, 2004 | 02:37 PM
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I was going to say it looked like a good job until I saw your lowering method.
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Old Jul 5, 2004 | 02:38 PM
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I see you've painted your BW's. Looks good lowered with those wheels. Now get some big brakes so it will stop!
haha.. i used to tinker with hondas and acura for years, on my civic i upgraded the brakes with acura integra front brakes and it was a bolt on deal, just swapped hubs, calipers and used all the brake parts, same as the rear if it came with drums you could swap the integra parts and have all disc. ive wondered it the sequioa disc set up would work all the way around?? im probably just going to go with better pads from hawk, stainless lines, and better fluid.
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Old Jul 5, 2004 | 03:32 PM
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Isn't there a company that sells 2" lowering srings?
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Old Jul 5, 2004 | 03:35 PM
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do not listen to 'em, that is an awesome lowering method!
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Old Jul 5, 2004 | 04:56 PM
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thats one way to make it easier for chicks to climb in

i like it.
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Old Jul 5, 2004 | 06:47 PM
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I like the ride, looks good. I always wondered if Sequoia or Landcruiser rear discs could be swapped into a 3rd gen. 4Runner. Anybody know if it's possible?
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Old Jul 5, 2004 | 06:59 PM
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that looks real good i have to admit.
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Old Jul 5, 2004 | 07:02 PM
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Other than the lowering method, I think it looks really good!
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Old Jul 5, 2004 | 07:06 PM
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Look GREAT!!
I want to lower my Taco, but their is no lowering kits out there.
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Old Jul 5, 2004 | 07:27 PM
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Rig looks good, tell me about the ride though, bouncy? stable? your rig 4wd or 2wd?
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Old Jul 5, 2004 | 07:30 PM
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I've heard that Tundra TRD breaks will fit with little or no mods, hopefully someone in the know will chime in and help.
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Old Jul 5, 2004 | 07:42 PM
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Send me the parts of the springs you cut off. I'll weld them to mine for a lift.
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Old Jul 5, 2004 | 07:44 PM
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Zing!
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Old Jul 5, 2004 | 08:42 PM
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If your truck is 4wd then that's pretty dumb but if it's 2wd then it's just ugly.

Cut springs?? I can't believe you spent $4k on *BLING* but couldn't pony up the money for proper lowering springs. #1 ghetto mod,maybe of all time.



(you did say you had your flamesuit on )
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Old Jul 5, 2004 | 09:44 PM
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Performance Products has 1" lowering springs.
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Old Jul 5, 2004 | 09:48 PM
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wow... i have never really like lowered vehicles, but i have to admit with those rims and all.. that doesnt look bad
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