Builds Dissent offroad lc250 rock crawler build!
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I dig it, I’m very excited to see what you do with it! 
reddog90
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Where was the NSFW warning??
No reason it couldn't with some minor effort.
Does anyone know the width difference between the Tundra axles and GX/LC? If you're going to a 9.5 - why go for a 10.5 and never have a second thought about it? e-locker 10.5s are probably easier to source and cheaper. Keeping the track width the same is important and I wouldn't want to run front spacers in part because of the change in scrub radius and fitment. But if you're building custom control arms up front it would be easy enough to widen the track width to match the tundra width rear axle and then run something like a +60 offset wheel to narrow it up to suit your aesthetic goals.
The spec track width between 24 taco and 24 tundra is 2.8" difference. I'm not sure how the wheel offsets vary to reach those two numbers. Best I can tell the Tundra comes with +45mm offset wheels and the Taco is +60. So the difference in WMS may be closer than 3". It could be as little as about 1.5" but it could also be that I'm mixing and matching the specs in the wrong way and it's closer to 3-5 inches wider.
Just a thought though that the 10.5 rear axle might be the better option for a hardcore build that you want to go really be aggressive with. It's a big axle, but something at least on the older version that I really like is how high the pinion is - it's close to mid-line on the housing so it is well up from most potential damage and it helps keep that rear drive shaft high and tight. It's a significant advantage over something like a Ford Raptor 9.75(?) or a Ford 9" rear axle that is a very low pinion mount.
The spec track width between 24 taco and 24 tundra is 2.8" difference. I'm not sure how the wheel offsets vary to reach those two numbers. Best I can tell the Tundra comes with +45mm offset wheels and the Taco is +60. So the difference in WMS may be closer than 3". It could be as little as about 1.5" but it could also be that I'm mixing and matching the specs in the wrong way and it's closer to 3-5 inches wider.
Just a thought though that the 10.5 rear axle might be the better option for a hardcore build that you want to go really be aggressive with. It's a big axle, but something at least on the older version that I really like is how high the pinion is - it's close to mid-line on the housing so it is well up from most potential damage and it helps keep that rear drive shaft high and tight. It's a significant advantage over something like a Ford Raptor 9.75(?) or a Ford 9" rear axle that is a very low pinion mount.
not sure where you are getting your info from, CA probably has the MOST modified vehicles in the US.
GTV
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I'm sorry but this is f'ing mental that the luxo unit has stronger running gear than the supposed off roader.
ground clearance, weight.
GTV
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I get that Kurt but they neglected use case. Which one will see more drivetrain stress? They should have made them all the same and changed ratios if needed.
TheLCProject
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And also they aren't consistent. Same motor on the Tacoma and 4Runner get the larger diff.
You know this - so I don't understand why you posted what you did above.
It's not the motor. It's not the use case. It's not the marketing.
If it's EPA, Toyota should tell us and we will write our Senate and House reps!
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My post above was accurate.
The full-time 4Runner Limited & Platinum with IFM is said to also gets the 8.2" but that is not confirmed as nobody's see them and specs are not finalized or out. If that is the case, we'll have to see IF they made a full-time IFM Tacoma, what it would get to see how consistent they are. If all IFM (and manual) Tacomas AND all the IFM 4Runners get the 9.5", that will be disappointing (for the LC250) and absolutely inconsistent.
The Limited at the event last week was definitely the 8.2". We need released specs or hands-on *production* units to know for sure.
I don't recall if I posted the 6G 4Runner Limited diff pic
I do feel it's a major miss to not put the 9.5" on the LC250. I suspect production volume may come into play. I'm hopeful we see it on a future model year or option.
I totally agree, the lack of 9.5" is a noted mark for me. I was plenty vocal about that. Fingers crossed there is easy options in the future. There are some steering differences between the platforms I'm curious to learn more about too.
Any more info on the steering differences? If the GX550 has the larger rack from the LX600 (not saying it does, trying to find out), that would push me towards the GX vs the LC or 4Runner. With electro assisted racks I'm thinking that swapping across models (like putting the LC200 rack in the older Tacoma or GX) would be a PiTa.
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Unfortunately our first edition has been stuck at port for some time now and recently has been put on the infamous quality hold so with that we decided to look around and we were able to pick up a black 1958. First impressions are good!
I was pleasantly surprised to find out a 35x11.5r18 on a 18x9 +40 wheel and tire combo fit with no lift and very minimal trimming on the front and no trimming on the rear! I am also extremely pleased with the power delivery of the 4cyl so far, even with the 35” tires. Fuel mileage is not terrible and am getting 17 around town. Since we are replacing all the front bumper with a new one I decided to play around with a factory bumper cut and think it looks much better. We have everything scanned and have already begun designing sliders and roof rack.
These tires were just a quick stepping stone to see how they fit and show how it looks and drives with 35s. Next up at 38x13.5!
I was pleasantly surprised to find out a 35x11.5r18 on a 18x9 +40 wheel and tire combo fit with no lift and very minimal trimming on the front and no trimming on the rear! I am also extremely pleased with the power delivery of the 4cyl so far, even with the 35” tires. Fuel mileage is not terrible and am getting 17 around town. Since we are replacing all the front bumper with a new one I decided to play around with a factory bumper cut and think it looks much better. We have everything scanned and have already begun designing sliders and roof rack.
These tires were just a quick stepping stone to see how they fit and show how it looks and drives with 35s. Next up at 38x13.5!
Very cool. Excited to see what y'all do with it!
ryanjl
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That looks really good.
Looking forward to the videos tomorrow at full stuff.
