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What type/size spring for true 3" of lift?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by VeryProudOfYa, Jul 22, 2011.

  1. Jul 22, 2011 at 8:53 PM
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    VeryProudOfYa

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    I really want to get a full 3 inches of lift in the front of my XtraCab V6 w/5100's on all 4 corners, but it seems like spring size and lift amount is really deceiving. Im considering either the adjustable coilovers for the 5100's, OME 881 or 882 springs, or the Eibach 620# springs. On the Toytec site it says that all of these springs will provide 3" of lift, but from what i have read on the forums that isn't true. Which of these options will give me a full 3" of lift while maintaing the best ride quality. I will also be getting a 2" AAL and a set of DuraTrac 265/75/16's.
     
  2. Jul 22, 2011 at 8:59 PM
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    coming from a guy who doesn't have a lift yet, you can get your 3 inches with adjustable 5100's. though that much will require aftermarket UCA's to help with alignment, aftermarket coils, and the diff drop to help with your CV angles. . . thats just my trolling knowledge, not fact. bump.
     
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    in my less than sober state i failed to realize this was in 1st gen section, though most of what i said still applies. however, i know much more about 2nd gens than 1st gens.
     
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    2.5 is the most. you shouldnt use the top plate spacer on first gens. seconds gens it ok. the eibachs give you 3 inches or more. if you go that route be sure to set the billys at 0 cause the springs are the ones that give the lift.
     
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    The eibachs give more than 3" of lift on 1st gens, and around 1.6" on second gens-
    When I put mine on, I got a good 3.45" of lift with the bilstein's set to "0".
    (1st gens CANNOT handle a lift coil and billy's set to anything but stock 0)
     
  7. Jul 23, 2011 at 2:02 AM
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    So what i am hearing is go with the Eibach springs but my heart is still telling me to get the adjustable coilover kit. I would really like to save the 150 bucks on the springs alone but im still worried i wont get 3 inches.
     
  8. Jul 23, 2011 at 2:07 AM
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    You are correct Brock....

    & Eibach's for 3" lift for 1st gens
     
  9. Jul 23, 2011 at 11:59 AM
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    You WILL get 3" of lift with Eibach springs and probably a little more until the springs settle or you get an aftermarket bumper then you will probably be right at 3"
     
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