what is the best lift? 4.5" or 6"

Hi, My names Chad, and I'm addicted to Tacomas...
Hi Chad (AA group reply)

I just bought my first tacoma on Friday April 2, 2010, and Im stumped.
This is getting to be a full time job researching websites and searching forums, trying to find the perfect lift for my 2010 taco.
Of course 6" is the nicest looking but from what Ive read and heard, the fastest wear and tear on your taco.
I think Ive come to the conclusion that the 4.5" RCD is the way to go for me, but I just found out that even the RCD requires notching of the cross member.
I guess the smartest thing is to go with a leveling kit or anything 1-3" max, to avoid any permanent mods or cutting. But to be honest I gotta go with at least 33's for off roading and just to have a bad ass look.
So I guess the main question is if I go with the 4.5" RCD which requires notching, should I just balls it and go for broke with the 6", or is it true that the 6" just destroys your taco (cv shafts, knuckles, brakes, etc.) way faster than normal and if so, is the RCD any better?
Maybe advise on the pros and cons of either lift.
Any input would be a big help.

Oh yah, this site is awesome.

 

thats 2.5-3" right?
I did hear good things

 

go long travel $$

 

Are you 2wd or 4wd? If 2 than go spindles. If 4 than I would just get some adjustable coilovers and set to 3" and get some UCA's.

 

I got close to buying the camburg, but then i found out i gotta go with fiberglass fenders. Not gonna happen
sick lift though

 

3" must be the best thing from what everyone is saying
so forget the 4.5" rcd?

 

I haven't heard all that much about the RCD lift so I'm not sure how it is.

 

4x4 by the way

 

can i squeeze 33's with the 3"?

 

Yea, would need to take off/ trim your mudflaps though as well as the inner fender area.

 

the uca's a must or just helpful
saw some on toytech for about 499

 

If you want to get your alignment within the correct specs you will need them with 3" of lift.

 

appreciate the info. i defenitly like the fact that the 3" has no cutting to my new truck.

 

whats that set up?

 

sick, by the way

 

ICON coilovers, Total Chaos UCA's, 5100's and AAL in the rear.

 

3" ?

 

Yea, slightly over 3" in the front about 1.5" in the back. The back starts out an inch higher so now I have a slight rake in the front.

 

sick. maybe 3' IS THE WAY TO GO. cheaper and best thing for the truck.
thanks for all the info. when i decide i will defenetly post pics of the build and final.