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This is a discussion thread titled "Do I HAVE to get a Diff Drop?", within the Suspension & Axle forum, part of the Technical & Vehicle Assistance Forums category.
I have been saving for the Donahoe Coilovers and the AAL for my 06 Tundra Dcab 4x4 and am getting pretty close. My goal is to mostly level but also raise the truck a little.
I mainly drive this truck on the street, but also go on some very rough forest service roads here in Oregon to get to our awesome cascade mountains that me and my friends like to climb (Yes, I am one of those stupid climbers that climb Mt Hood here in Oregon! You might have seen our local mountain on the news a few times this winter...).
Anyway, do I have to install a diff drop? If I just put the heavier duty clamps that some people have talked about on my CV Boots will that suffice?
I would just order what you saved up for...and drive around for awhile. Just get the drop when you can. Its not mandatory but it helps.Its something that I need to do BAD, but always seem to spend my money on other things.
With the money that you are spending on the donahoes, the diff drop is minimal($25). You don't have have to do it but it is too easy and cheap not to. It also depends on how high you are going to set coilovers.
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2005 4wd TRD Doublecab- Silver Sky Metallic
2.0" SAW coilovers at 3" with rear 1" AAL, 285/75/16 BFG AT's on MT Classic II's, Pioneer Premier HU with XM, Rhinoliner, UWS aluminum truck box, Husky liners
For 20-30 bucks, which is a very small percentage increase in your budget for your donahoes, it is definitely worth it even if you are lifting it 1.5" or so. Anything that alleviates the new CV angles after lifting is a good thing.
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Tundra V8 4x4
Donahoe Ext. C/O
Camburg UCA
5100 Bilstein Rear shocks
ToyTec 1" Diff. Drop
Wheeler's 1.5" AAL
265/75/16 Wild Country TXR's
All a man really needs for happiness in this world is a good woman, a faithful dog, and a big-a$$ed set of tires on his truck.
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Ride: 2001 Tundra SR5, 4WD, The Lean Mean Green Machine, Lift, Front: Bilstein 5100 Adjustable Shocks w/ Total Chaos Diff Drop, Lift, Rear: 1" Wheeler's Blocks, Wheels: Chromed Factory 4Runner Rims, 17", Tires: Bridgestone Revos, 285/70R-17, Performance: Unichip, Borla Exhaust, Optima Yellow-top Battery, Flux Capacitor, Interior: Dog Hair on Back Seat, Coffee Stains on Console, Bling: Ivan Stewart TRD Grille, Westin Nerf Bars, Clear Corners & Eurotails, Debadged, Audio: Kenwood DDX512 Head Unit, Audiovox ACA200W Rear-view camera, Audiovox XM Express Sattelite Radio Receiver, Shark Fin Antenna, Other: Viair 450C compressor, 2.5 Gallon air tank, Kleinn Pro Series 4-Trumpet air horns, Eye Candy: Hottie Wife in Passenger Seat, Security System: One Very Large Dog
Thanks for the replys. I will get the diff drop. The money was not the issue. I know a lot of you guys love to put aftermarket items on your trucks, but I have always liked to keep mine as stock as possible unless it will really improve the truck.
Anyway, thanks again. And go Ducks in March Madness!!!!!
I hear it takes awhile to do...anyone confirm? What about skid clearances?
It has been a while since I did a diff drop but after taking off the skid plates I don't remember it taking very long at all to do and that was the first one I did.
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Did your diff. touch your skidplate after? Im kinda worried cus mine is already bent bad.
Mine did. But fortunately, my installer had some longer bolts that he used to reattach the plate. Frankly, I think they ought to include longer skidplate bolts in the DD kits.
All a man really needs for happiness in this world is a good woman, a faithful dog, and a big-a$$ed set of tires on his truck.
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Ride: 2001 Tundra SR5, 4WD, The Lean Mean Green Machine, Lift, Front: Bilstein 5100 Adjustable Shocks w/ Total Chaos Diff Drop, Lift, Rear: 1" Wheeler's Blocks, Wheels: Chromed Factory 4Runner Rims, 17", Tires: Bridgestone Revos, 285/70R-17, Performance: Unichip, Borla Exhaust, Optima Yellow-top Battery, Flux Capacitor, Interior: Dog Hair on Back Seat, Coffee Stains on Console, Bling: Ivan Stewart TRD Grille, Westin Nerf Bars, Clear Corners & Eurotails, Debadged, Audio: Kenwood DDX512 Head Unit, Audiovox ACA200W Rear-view camera, Audiovox XM Express Sattelite Radio Receiver, Shark Fin Antenna, Other: Viair 450C compressor, 2.5 Gallon air tank, Kleinn Pro Series 4-Trumpet air horns, Eye Candy: Hottie Wife in Passenger Seat, Security System: One Very Large Dog
the tough part for me was actually getting the stock Diff. bolts off....after that it was a breeze. I ordered from toytec and they provided me with extra long bolts for the skidplate...no problems at all
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Tundra V8 4x4
Donahoe Ext. C/O
Camburg UCA
5100 Bilstein Rear shocks
ToyTec 1" Diff. Drop
Wheeler's 1.5" AAL
265/75/16 Wild Country TXR's
i'm with tundrainorange it only takes less then twenty minutes to put in a diff drop my kit came with longer bolts for the skid plate it's worth the money definitely cheaper than replacing cv boots or axles
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2005 SR5 Double-Cab 4WD Timberland Mica, Flowmaster Dual Exhaust, Line X Bedliner, Tonneau cover, Challenger Running Boards, XM Satellite Radio, JL Audio Stealth Box, Rockford Fosgate Punch Amp, Kenwood Excelon Head Unit, Piaa HID Bulbs(Headlights and Foglights), 3" Level Lift with Diff Drop, and AAL'S , Procomp Wheels (6089) Nitto Terra Grapplers 295/70/17 (33.5x12.5), Brake Controller, Tinted Front Glass, Billet Grill, Billet Bumper Insert, Painted Rear Bumper, K&N Cold Air Intake, Rear disk brake conversion
2004 Mystichrome Convertible Cobra 2.75 pulley,diablo tuner,accufab throttle body,c&l inlet tube,k&n fipk,gen x idler pulleys,moto blue cop connectors, 540 horsepower to the ground.
i'm with tundrainorange it only takes less then twenty minutes to put in a diff drop my kit came with longer bolts for the skid plate it's worth the money definitely cheaper than replacing cv boots or axles
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Do I HAVE to get a Diff Drop?
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