OME/Tundra TRD Lift Pics
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Originally Posted by dibble9012
ok, I read the whole thread to make sure it hasnt been said yet. Did you do a Differential Drop? Was it the 1" one that the thread recommended, or more? I would think that if you got 3" of lift, you would need a 3" drop? Did you have to extend the brake lines? Looks great!
The geometry on the truck is such that it is not an inch for inch type of situation.
On a 2wd no diff drop is needed, just a panhard drop.
I do highly suggest both on a 4wd though.
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Originally Posted by dibble9012
can you explain the e-brake bracket? nothing else concerning the brakes? I assume though if you had to do a Differential Drop it would have to be the same as the lift? Thanks
http://fastq.com/~sschaefer/index.html#ParkingBrake
I am not sure about the diff drop. You can read more about it here:
http://fastq.com/~sschaefer/diffdrop.html
and here
http://fastq.com/~sschaefer/index.html#TaperedSpacers
hope this helps you dib.
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well some people dont think the Diff Drop is such a good idea...heres a quote from Bajatacos site - lots of people have similair feelings in regards to the diff-drop:
The "diff drop" is simply adding spacers (machined aluminum or steel, or even stacked fender washers from the hardware store) between the front differential and the frame, to create more distance between the two. The reason for doing so, is that by lowering the diff on a truck with a lifted suspension, you will decrease the angle of the CV joints on the front axles (half-shafts). Obviously, by doing this, you will also decrease the ground clearance below the differential (this may not matter depending on your skid plate arrangement). Some people may not realize that by lowering the diff, they are also changing the pinion angle of the front drive shaft. It may not be anything significant depending on how much the diff is lowered, but I don't know what kind of effect (if any) this may have over the long term. Another thing some people might not realize, is that while you may be decreasing the angle of the CV joints while the suspension sits level, or is extended, you will actually increase the angle of the CV joints when the suspension is compressed. The diff drop is an easy modification to do, and may be worth considering if you are a person that wants to run their coilover suspension lift at it's limits, creating extreme CV angles. I only run my coilover lift at about 2.5", so I don't really think the diff drop is worth the bother. My CV joints and CV boots have been just fine like this for years with no problems.
The "diff drop" is simply adding spacers (machined aluminum or steel, or even stacked fender washers from the hardware store) between the front differential and the frame, to create more distance between the two. The reason for doing so, is that by lowering the diff on a truck with a lifted suspension, you will decrease the angle of the CV joints on the front axles (half-shafts). Obviously, by doing this, you will also decrease the ground clearance below the differential (this may not matter depending on your skid plate arrangement). Some people may not realize that by lowering the diff, they are also changing the pinion angle of the front drive shaft. It may not be anything significant depending on how much the diff is lowered, but I don't know what kind of effect (if any) this may have over the long term. Another thing some people might not realize, is that while you may be decreasing the angle of the CV joints while the suspension sits level, or is extended, you will actually increase the angle of the CV joints when the suspension is compressed. The diff drop is an easy modification to do, and may be worth considering if you are a person that wants to run their coilover suspension lift at it's limits, creating extreme CV angles. I only run my coilover lift at about 2.5", so I don't really think the diff drop is worth the bother. My CV joints and CV boots have been just fine like this for years with no problems.
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Thanks, I guess Ill just have to read more. I know I want the TRD lift in this post, I just need to read more about what I need to lower, lift, or level out on the underbody so I dont have costly repairs in the future.
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Tell me about it man - It is frustrating the build of the front end of our rigs so pansy that we cant lift our rigs 1" without worrying about axle/joint grease spraying all over the place and ruining expensive parts.
The diff drop is praised by some, denounced by others - so its confusing. some people say 'use it' others say 'definetly dont use it' I have one but dont know if I will put it on yet.
The diff drop is praised by some, denounced by others - so its confusing. some people say 'use it' others say 'definetly dont use it' I have one but dont know if I will put it on yet.
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I just received notice that my springs are getting shipped today.
So I'll have a good comparison from the OME's to the Tundra Lift by next weekend *hopefully*
So I'll have a good comparison from the OME's to the Tundra Lift by next weekend *hopefully*
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Originally Posted by ugadawg95
http://fastq.com/~sschaefer/index.html#ParkingBrake
I am not sure about the diff drop. You can read more about it here:
http://fastq.com/~sschaefer/diffdrop.html
and here
http://fastq.com/~sschaefer/index.html#TaperedSpacers
hope this helps you dib.
I am not sure about the diff drop. You can read more about it here:
http://fastq.com/~sschaefer/diffdrop.html
and here
http://fastq.com/~sschaefer/index.html#TaperedSpacers
hope this helps you dib.
FYI....You can buy these same parts for 1/2 to 1/4 of that price....
Dont be suckered into buying over priced parts that aren't any better.
I paid 28 dollars for my RevTek diff drop kit, and MADE my parking brake bracket for 3 dollars.
$31 the Stegall way...
$80 left side way...
hmmmmmm your money.
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What size tires should I be able to fit comfortably, with this lift, and a 1.5" body lift? I searched the forums and couldnt find a good calculator (found one for ground clearence though, only with the suspension lift) Im gonna hold out on the revos until after the lift, if I can do it soon enough. Where do you guys get oversize tires put on? I know costco around here wont put oversize tires on a vehicle.
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Originally Posted by dibble9012
What size tires should I be able to fit comfortably, with this lift, and a 1.5" body lift? I searched the forums and couldnt find a good calculator (found one for ground clearence though, only with the suspension lift) Im gonna hold out on the revos until after the lift, if I can do it soon enough. Where do you guys get oversize tires put on? I know costco around here wont put oversize tires on a vehicle.
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i cant wait till i start working for my next job, im taking classes right now at the CC so i can work at a real estate firm, at first i really didnt want to do it, but after i heard how much commisions are, and around here approx 2-3 a week, first thing in my mind is "money for the toyota" hahaha
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Originally Posted by AUJWE
Truck looks good man.
You wouldn't happen to have the exact measurements from before and after the lift would you? From center of rim to fender, etc? I was just wondering how the numbers would compare to mine.
You wouldn't happen to have the exact measurements from before and after the lift would you? From center of rim to fender, etc? I was just wondering how the numbers would compare to mine.
Before
FR 20.5" / FL 20.5"
RR 20.0" / RL 20.0"
After
FR 23.0/ FL 23.0
RR 23.0/ RL 23.0
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Did your guy's front come down a bit at all? Because as of right now, my front is higher than my rear!! I'm hoping it'll come down a bit to level it out, and so my cv's aren't crazy angled either.
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