Lowered Toyota Tacoma (Photos, Kits, & More)
Lowering your Tacoma is a bold choice and is bound to get some hate, but we see the appeal.
Not everyone loves the look of a lowered Tacoma, but some do. For the “slammed truck” crowd, a lowered Tacoma provides a stylish and fun ride.
If this is something you’re curious about, keep reading!
In this guide, I provide you with some photos meant to inspire you. I will also show you a few kits that might be worth your money.
What Is a “Lowered” Tacoma?
No doubt you are familiar with a lifted Tacoma. These trucks have aftermarket lift kits installed to raise them higher off the ground, usually to accommodate larger wheels.
The opposite of a lifted truck is a lowered truck. Aftermarket kits are used to reduce the ground clearance of the truck lower than it was from the factory. Lowered trucks are also known as “dropped” or “slammed” trucks.
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Why Make It Lower?
Drivers usually choose trucks because of how high they sit up off the road. The added clearance is great for off-roading, and the added capability is used for towing heavy loads. Yet, some people choose to go completely against this norm.
There are some advantages to lowering a truck, including these aspects:
- Offers more road feel
- Improves handling and cornering
- Creates a stiffer ride
- Less air drag
- Reduced risk of rollover
- Improves traction on slippery surfaces
- Stylish appearance
- Makes it easier to get into
- Easier to load the truck bed
- Fits into lowered truck culture
You may be ready to jump right in with all of these benefits. However, you should also consider some of the disadvantages so you are prepared. Here are a few things to think about.
- Reduced ride comfort
- Increase tire tread wear
- Uncomfortable over rough roads
- Doesn’t go off-road
- Bottoms out
- Tires can rub
- Difficult to change a flat tire or work under the truck
- Lowering kits and installation cost money
- Difficult to return to factory specs
- May void warranty
It’s important to look at both the good and the bad of lowering your Tacoma before you make up your mind.
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Photos
Do you need some inspiration to decide what you want to do with your Tacoma? Or just curious to see what a lowered Tacoma looks like?
Here are a few of my favorite pictures of lowered Toyota Tacoma trucks.
Lowering Kits
You must be careful when looking for a lowering kit online. There are a lot of shady companies looking to cash in on your desires. I always recommend choosing aftermarket modifications from well-known companies. It also helps to read through some of the customer reviews first.
I’ve done a little research for you and found a couple of lowering kits you may enjoy.
The cost of these kits is reasonable. If you can perform the labor yourself, you shouldn’t need to buy anything else unless you need smaller tires.
However, if you choose to go through a professional, you may not be able to purchase your own kit. A lot of technicians will only install kits that they sell. With this in mind and the estimated labor charge, you could easily spend $1,000 to $4,000.
Also, keep in mind the amount of time you will be without your truck. Even experienced technicians need two to four hours to install a basic kit.
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Get Ready for a New Ride
With the right lowering kit, you can create an all-new Tacoma. If you are tired of your truck looking like everyone else’s, it might be time to make these changes. Imagine how great your truck could look with a new paint job to match.
There are numerous possibilities if you want to modify your truck. Think outside the box to see what amazing creation you can create.
