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New Taco owner, lookin' to lift!

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by comanche5L, Jun 26, 2010.

  1. Jun 26, 2010 at 5:51 AM
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    comanche5L

    comanche5L [OP] Member

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    Hey guys ive driven jeeps all my life, but just picked up a 2000 taco 2.7L reg cab from florida and plan on getting a lift under it. Just curious on what you guys are running for ~3" lift?

    i was either leaning towards the skyjacker 3" with full strut and AAL, or the daystar 2.5" + 1" BL.

    Open to opinions for sure! would like to get at least a 31" KM2 under it, or possibly a 32" MT.

    also will i need to get another set of rims with more offest so the tires wont rub?


    Thanks guys, sorry for all the questions im sure you've heard 10000 times before!!

    Heres the old girl, just turned 100 000 miles:

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  2. Jun 26, 2010 at 5:58 AM
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    pairodice

    pairodice Well-Known Member

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    if you can find some bilstien 5100s with a aal out back and if you 31 wont rub but you will need wheel spacers to run 32 if you actually wheel it
     
  3. Jun 26, 2010 at 7:02 AM
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    BajaTaco96

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    K&N, ToyTec 3" front spacers, 3" Fabtech AAL's, Flowmaster exhuast, no cat, Exedy Stage 2 clutch
    I've got ToyTec front 3" spacers and a 3" AAL out back, I've got more than enough room for my 31" KM2s. I wish I would have went with some kind of 32" tires, I ran 33x12.5 perfectly fine with very minor rubbing under flex.
     
  4. Jun 26, 2010 at 10:42 AM
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    tacoman101

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    blue led headlights, 285/75/16 grabber AT2's, custom pedals, custom shifter, flowmaster 40 series muffler, bedlinered fender flares, 2.5" lift kit via shackles and spacers, custom exhaust out the back, chrome exhaust tip, and Herculined bed, Weathertech floormats, Cabelas Trail Gear Camo Seat Covers ... Nice thing was I got the truck for $4000
    Look for a Toytec lift, or for Billy 5100. Both affordable ways of gaining a little lift.
     
  5. Jun 26, 2010 at 11:08 AM
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    ColtsTRD

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    my 2005 2nd gen has more miles than your 1st gen lol!

    Great lookin truck bud, all the options listed above are great choices to lift the Taco :cool:
     
  6. Jun 26, 2010 at 8:36 PM
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    Digiratus

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    Believe it or not but you might be able to run 32's with minimal rubbing with no lift, though I wouldn't recommend that if your intent is to take in on the trail. You certainly do not need 3" of lift to easily clear 32's.

    Welcome to a whole new world of Tacomas and TW.
     
  7. Jun 27, 2010 at 10:42 AM
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    comanche5L

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    thanks for all the info guys, i really like the look of that toytec one, i might see if i can switch the daystar for that one instead. i dont plan on wheeling this one too seriousally ill use my old jeep comanche for that.

    ill post some before and after pics once i get it installed.!
     
  8. Jun 27, 2010 at 11:24 AM
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    BajaTaco96

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    K&N, ToyTec 3" front spacers, 3" Fabtech AAL's, Flowmaster exhuast, no cat, Exedy Stage 2 clutch
    You'll like the ToyTec, can't go wrong with it and it's damn sturdy. I had a hairline crack ran down the center of my daystar leveling kit after a year of heavy wheeling.
     
  9. Jul 6, 2010 at 5:02 PM
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    kyle39 Reppin' BC

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    You running stock UCA w/ ur 31s??
     

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