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Old 05-21-08, 04:29 PM   #16
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Originally Posted by motoloco View Post
I believe toyota did it that way simply because the frames are higher at the ends and it was more cost effective than recessing a hole in the frame for a shackle, which is what they would have to do the keep the correct caster at stock height.
Hmm? The reason Toyota designed it like they did is outlined in Jim C's article..


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