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2006 Toyota Tacoma Suspension Upgrade - First Blood

2006 Toyota Tacoma Suspension Mounting Points
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2006 Toyota Tacoma Suspension Mounting Points
Mark two lines indicating a 1.5-inch gap. That way, after the cut is made they can be lined up.
2006 Toyota Tacoma Suspension Cutting Frame
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2006 Toyota Tacoma Suspension Cutting Frame
Ensuring both sides of the frame are properly supported, it's time for the fun stuff:cutting!
2006 Toyota Tacoma Suspension Matching Lines
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2006 Toyota Tacoma Suspension Matching Lines
This up-close shot shows the lines matching at 1-1/2 inches.
2006 Toyota Tacoma Suspension Welding Frame
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2006 Toyota Tacoma Suspension Welding Frame
After both sides are measured again and tacked into place, they can be welded up.
2006 Toyota Tacoma Suspension Templates
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2006 Toyota Tacoma Suspension Templates
To give some added strength and clean up the looks of the Z, Bobby cut out templates to cap the frame with.
2006 Toyota Tacoma Suspension Finished Product
Here's a good look at the... 
   
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2006 Toyota Tacoma Suspension Finished Product
Here's a good look at the finished product. The perfect way to raise up the front crossmembers to lay the truck flat on the ground.
2006 Toyota Tacoma Suspension Fame Horns
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2006 Toyota Tacoma Suspension Fame Horns
The same thing has to be done to the front frame horns, but since Bobby is also body-dropping Sarah's Taco he dropped the front 4 more inches for the body drop.
2006 Toyota Tacoma Suspension 4 Inch Drop
2006 Toyota Tacoma Suspension Front Suspension
So, with the frame Z'd it's... 
   
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2006 Toyota Tacoma Suspension Front Suspension
So, with the frame Z'd it's time to get back to the suspension.
2006 Toyota Tacoma Suspension Installed Spindle
Next, the spindle is bolted... 
   
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2006 Toyota Tacoma Suspension Installed Spindle
Next, the spindle is bolted back together and the suspension is jacked all the way up to find where to mount the bag.
2006 Toyota Tacoma Suspension Top View
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2006 Toyota Tacoma Suspension Top View
Bobby wanted to do something a little different, so he decided to mount the bags off of the upper control arm. To give the arms enough strength to bear the load he built a cage for the upper mount.
2006 Toyota Tacoma Suspension Bolted In Bag
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2006 Toyota Tacoma Suspension Bolted In Bag
After all the supports are made, the bag is bolted in place to test before the system is completely welded in.
2006 Toyota Tacoma Suspension Finished Product
A brand new Tacoma tucking... 
   
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2006 Toyota Tacoma Suspension Finished Product
A brand new Tacoma tucking some 22s. Damn, that's a pretty sight!
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