New bulid 04 double cab tacoma
- Thread starter JK2NV
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I'm only running 31's, my truck just burns up dirt roads with the occasional crawling trail so large tires aren't necessary for me. I was more focused on not bottoming out on every bump at speed on backroads
http://www.cruiseroutfitters.com/sus_Tacoma.html Stock/Light Duty is what I am running
Here is the build thread for my 2004 double cab.
https://www.rme4x4.com/showthread.php?94731-Tacoman-s-Double-Cab-Build
https://www.rme4x4.com/showthread.php?94731-Tacoman-s-Double-Cab-Build
Here is my ride with 880 coils and Dakar leafs with one overload spring removed. Sitting on 265/75/16 tires. I measured with the lift and I could clear 35's in the rear, but would most definitely rub with much up travel
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Tonkaman
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The big issue will be clearance in the front. It requires cutting out a portion of the driver/passenger floor and welding back in further away from the tire. You also have to chop a big piece out if the body mounts behind your front tires so they don't hit.
If your good at welding sheet metal it shouldn't be to crazy of a job, but very time consuming.
If your good at welding sheet metal it shouldn't be to crazy of a job, but very time consuming.
Here is a good build thread on a double cab with 35s. Its pretty long but lots of good information. Good luck with your build. I wish I never got rid of mine.
https://www.rme4x4.com/showthread.p...002-Tacoma-double-cab-Carlos&highlight=carlos
https://www.rme4x4.com/showthread.p...002-Tacoma-double-cab-Carlos&highlight=carlos
Tonkaman
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These are seriously fun and capable trucks, your going to love it.
My advise to you is to replace both lower ball joints with new OEM units if they so much as looks worn in. Since you don't know the history of the truck I'd just do it now before you go get an alignment. Trust me it's cheap insurance.
These trucks can easily be flipped if one were to fail.
My two personal near misses:
My advise to you is to replace both lower ball joints with new OEM units if they so much as looks worn in. Since you don't know the history of the truck I'd just do it now before you go get an alignment. Trust me it's cheap insurance.
These trucks can easily be flipped if one were to fail.
My two personal near misses:
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IDIesel
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Here's a thread I started on Pirate:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/toyota-tacoma/1532505-lower-balljoint-bolt-type-torque.html
My 160k+ balljoints appeared perfectly serviceable when I replaced them but I had replaced the CV's several times and reused the original bolts, that was enough encouragement for me to freshen things up.
With anything critical, clean the threads properly and use an accurate torque wrench. When you begin to see all of the documented failures you'll want to include these as part of your LOF interval and pre-trip checklist items.
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/toyota-tacoma/1532505-lower-balljoint-bolt-type-torque.html
My 160k+ balljoints appeared perfectly serviceable when I replaced them but I had replaced the CV's several times and reused the original bolts, that was enough encouragement for me to freshen things up.
With anything critical, clean the threads properly and use an accurate torque wrench. When you begin to see all of the documented failures you'll want to include these as part of your LOF interval and pre-trip checklist items.
Tonkaman
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Excellent info.
Most of what I've been told is that the bolts are prone to stretching from over-tightening. So if they have ever been tightened by a lazy mechanic, they are very likely to fail.
Tonkaman
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Smart man. How did it look?
Tonkaman
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Did you set those Bilsteins at max lift height? If so you may have trouble getting the alignment perfect. I had the same lift and ended up putting on after market control arms to make the alignment absolutely perfect. If you have to go that route check out Specialty Products Light Racing upper control arms. They are beef!
Tonkaman
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Yes I was running stick coils with the clips all the way up. I think you will be much happier with the lift springs since you don't preload them