{"product_id":"tuff-country-05-23-toyota-tacoma-4x4-front-differential-drop-kit","title":"Tuff Country 05-23 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 Front Differential Drop Kit","description":"\u003ch4\u003eCorrect CV Axle Angle on a Lifted Tacoma\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLifting a Tacoma's front end changes the angle between the CV axles and the front differential, which can cause vibration and premature CV joint wear. Tuff Country's 55912 differential drop kit lowers the front differential to restore proper CV axle angle on 2005-2023 4x4 Tacomas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLowers the front differential to correct CV axle angle after a lift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces vibration and CV joint wear associated with steep axle angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolts to the factory differential mounting points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned specifically for the 2005-2023 Tacoma 4x4 platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFitment\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYear\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSubmodel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2005-2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToyota\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTacoma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2016-2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToyota\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTacoma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimited\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2016-2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToyota\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTacoma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2016-2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToyota\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTacoma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSR5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToyota\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTacoma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToyota\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTacoma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrail Special Edition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2016-2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToyota\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTacoma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTRD Off-Road\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToyota\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTacoma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTRD Pro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2005-2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToyota\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTacoma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2017-2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToyota\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTacoma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTRD Pro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2016-2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToyota\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTacoma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTRD Sport\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer part number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55912\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFunction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront differential drop for CV axle angle correction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBolts to factory differential mounting points\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferential drop brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout Tuff Country\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTuff Country EZ-Ride Suspension has manufactured American-made lift kits, leveling kits, traction bars, and suspension hardware for trucks and SUVs since the 1970s. Tuff Country components are engineered as bolt-on or direct-fit upgrades that work with the factory suspension geometry, and most kits carry a limited lifetime warranty on original components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does a lifted Tacoma need a differential drop kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eLifting the front end steepens the angle between the CV axles and differential, and dropping the differential restores a safer working angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this kit require welding?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it bolts to the factory differential mounting points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat lift height is this kit intended for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is designed to correct geometry for common Tacoma lift heights, consult Tuff Country's kit compatibility notes for your specific lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWill this kit eliminate all CV joint vibration?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is designed to reduce the angle-related vibration and wear caused by a lift, though results depend on the exact lift height and other suspension components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this kit include new CV axles?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it relocates the factory differential rather than replacing the axles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this kit specific to 4x4 Tacomas?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, this part number is designed for the 4x4 drivetrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes installation require removing the differential?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the differential must be unbolted from its factory mounts to install the drop brackets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs an alignment needed after installing this kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eA drivetrain angle check is recommended after installation, alignment is primarily affected by suspension components rather than the differential itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport the vehicle and remove the front skid plate if equipped.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport the front differential and remove it from the factory mounting points.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the differential drop brackets onto the frame using the supplied hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinstall the differential onto the new, lowered mounting brackets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorque all hardware to specification and verify CV axle clearance through full suspension travel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProp 65 Warning\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm. www.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tuff Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46469399150671,"sku":"TUF55912","price":18.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1062\/7920\/files\/tuff-country-05-23-toyota-tacoma-4x4-front-differential-drop-kit-tuff-country.jpg?v=1787586144","url":"https:\/\/www.blackopsautoworks.com\/products\/tuff-country-05-23-toyota-tacoma-4x4-front-differential-drop-kit","provider":"Black Ops Auto Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}