95 2WD lift inquiry

ThatGuy · 11-15-2008, 03:07 PM

I drive a basic 95 Tac. 2WD 4 cyl. 2.4 (I Think). I plan to put some new wheels and tires on my truck in order to make it look more like a, well, truck. I want to put at least a 2", but nothing more than a 3" lift on it. I have been searching on the forum, and have found a great bit of information, but nothing specifically relating my truck. The Tacoma Lift FAQ/ Guide is outstanding, but I'm still clueless about what I need for my truck. Here's a picture of my truck, and the tires and wheels I plan to get.

I read about the ready lift's, but I don't think it'll go on my truck. What all do I need for this lift? I won't be doing any serious off-roading, so this is more for esthetic's. I also need something for my alignment too. The wheels will be 15's, and I'll figure out the tire size. I also assume that fender flares are pretty standard. Any input would be greatly appreciated, and I apologize if this has been discussed before and I just overlooked it.

dually · 11-15-2008, 03:14 PM

Hey man welcome to TacomaWorld!! Its nice to see another mini 5lugger around! With your lift, I believe Fabtec still makes a 6in lift, but if you are looking for a 2-3" lift, go with coil spacers and shackles. Check out www.customtacos.com there are a lot of knowledgeable guys there when it comes to our trucks!

luk8272 · 11-15-2008, 03:15 PM

I would look into toytec lifts, they are great you can call them and they'll have the answers. Welcome to TW sorry I couldn't be more helpful.

TRD4x4858 · 11-15-2008, 03:33 PM

You could look into a fabtech spindle lift for the front and a rear AAL for the rear, spindle lifts usually lift it about 3 inches

chris4x4 · 11-15-2008, 03:34 PM

Welcome to Tacoma World!!!
There are a bunch of lifts for the 5 luggers. Spindle lifts are pretty popular.

ThatGuy · 11-16-2008, 01:16 PM

Outstanding! Thanks for the help gentlemen. I will update this thread when I make my mods. I don't know why I didn't join a Tacoma forum earlier. I'm on a forum for my motorcycle, and now I know more about my motorcycle than I ever thought I would. I expect the same for my truck as well. O yeah, I just rolled over 80k miles on my truck, and for a 95 that's not too shabby. Thanks again for the info.

http://www.ultimateautoaccessories.c.../LKS/FTS4130-7

This is a website I found that seems to come with everything that I need. It comes with a Fabtech 3 in lift spindle, F&R shocks, and a 1.5" AAL kit for $650. Opinions are welcomed. It's pricey, but it's the best I've found thus far. The Toytec lifts don't fit 5-lug trucks.

chris4x4 · 11-16-2008, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThatGuy

Outstanding! Thanks for the help gentlemen. I will update this thread when I make my mods. I don't know why I didn't join a Tacoma forum earlier. I'm on a forum for my motorcycle, and now I know more about my motorcycle than I ever thought I would. I expect the same for my truck as well. O yeah, I just rolled over 80k miles on my truck, and for a 95 that's not too shabby. Thanks again for the info.

http://www.ultimateautoaccessories.c.../LKS/FTS4130-7

This is a website I found that seems to come with everything that I need. It comes with a Fabtech 3 in lift spindle, F&R shocks, and a 1.5" AAL kit for $650. Opinions are welcomed. It's pricey, but it's the best I've found thus far. The Toytec lifts don't fit 5-lug trucks.

That sounds like a good price for all that you get.

ubermx5 · 11-17-2008, 09:22 AM

I thought aboutt he same thing. But I was looking for more 6 inch to 9 inch lifts.
I never did anything. What Found out was serious off roads hate Fab tech. Maybe thing break more if you try and drive really hard off road.

Here is 1 thread from this site I made. nothing really new here
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/sus...-packages.html

Here is a thread from another web forum.
http://www.ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=113429

THis is just to help with research.

The only place I know has great part si Downey Off Road
http://www.downeyoff-road.com/Suspen...s/1995-04.html

But this kits are pricy..

Well good luck. i am not trying to sway you at all, just showing all the option.
If I had to pick right now, I think I would take the least costly route, as I think I want an off road look for the street driving..

ThatGuy · 11-17-2008, 08:45 PM

I appreciate the info, and keep it coming. After this thread is done with it'll be the one stop research source for anyone with 5 lugs looking for all available options on a lift kit. Right now I'm liking the Downey Off-road site. I've seen some good feedback on them, and maybe buying piece by piece I'll be able to save some money.

As of right now I'm only looking for the minimum I need to just get my truck off the ground so I can put some new wheels and tires on it. I might play around in the mud a little, but my truck is my primary means of transportation. I have a car and a motorcycle as a backup, but I mainly drive my truck. So, if I can just add some springs to the front and an AAL to the rear and get away with it, then that's what I'll do for now. I'll save the major off-road adventures for later. Thanks again for pointing me in the right directions.

BondoBuilder · 11-23-2008, 06:24 PM

Great post!

I'm looking at picking up a '97 2WD, but I want the stance of a 4WD.

Will a front suspension spacer and rear shackles achieve this, or should I just go with the FabTec kit?

I was hoping to run BFG 30/9.5R15.

With the 2001+ 2WD SR5's, they stand like a 4WD. What is done to them?

Thanks!

chris4x4 · 11-23-2008, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BondoBuilder

Great post!

I'm looking at picking up a '97 2WD, but I want the stance of a 4WD.

Will a front suspension spacer and rear shackles achieve this, or should I just go with the FabTec kit?

I was hoping to run BFG 30/9.5R15.

With the 2001+ 2WD SR5's, they stand like a 4WD. What is done to them?

Thanks!

Welocme to Tacoma WOrld!
Best bet is the kit mentioned.

BondoBuilder · 11-23-2008, 07:57 PM

^Thanks for the welcome!

I'm thinking about putting those BFG's in a set of '05 5-lug Tacoma wheels. Will they fit a '95.5-2000?

Thanks in advance.

BondoBuilder · 12-09-2008, 06:21 PM

ThatGuy- any news?

ubermx5 · 12-11-2008, 10:26 AM

I would like to see what you did and came up with as well..

11-15-2008, 03:07 PM	#1
ThatGuy Junior Member Joined: Nov 2008, #10787 Location: Dacula GA Gender: Male Posts: 3 Plain 1995 Regular Cab Automatic None, not even a CD player.	95 2WD lift inquiry I drive a basic 95 Tac. 2WD 4 cyl. 2.4 (I Think). I plan to put some new wheels and tires on my truck in order to make it look more like a, well, truck. I want to put at least a 2", but nothing more than a 3" lift on it. I have been searching on the forum, and have found a great bit of information, but nothing specifically relating my truck. The Tacoma Lift FAQ/ Guide is outstanding, but I'm still clueless about what I need for my truck. Here's a picture of my truck, and the tires and wheels I plan to get. I read about the ready lift's, but I don't think it'll go on my truck. What all do I need for this lift? I won't be doing any serious off-roading, so this is more for esthetic's. I also need something for my alignment too. The wheels will be 15's, and I'll figure out the tire size. I also assume that fender flares are pretty standard. Any input would be greatly appreciated, and I apologize if this has been discussed before and I just overlooked it.

11-15-2008, 03:15 PM	#3
luk8272 Southern Louisiana Joined: Feb 2008, #4929 Location: Kaplan, Louisiana Age: 26 Gender: Guy Posts: 1,931 07 Silver4dr. 4x4, V6 Shortbed 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 5% Tint, Bug flector, vent Visors, Removed secondary air filter, Rear Spring TSB w/ Bilstein shocks, Toytec 3" lift, Debadged, Billet Grille, 17x9 Pro comp 6001 rims, BFG 285/70/17, Fog light anytime mod, Tailgate hose clamp mod, Prodry AFE filter. Extended Differential Breather, ABS on/off, 6000k HID heads/fogs, ScanguageII Wanting Sliders and Exhaust!	I would look into toytec lifts, they are great you can call them and they'll have the answers. Welcome to TW sorry I couldn't be more helpful. __________________

11-15-2008, 03:34 PM	#5
chris4x4 Western Aliance: Fix it Division Joined: May 2008, #6497 Location: Tempe ,Az Posts: 5,829 2007 PreRunner 2007 Double Cab Automatic 1GR-FE (4.0 V6) OME 885's, OME shocks, Total Chaos UCA's, TSB springs with AAL, 5100 rear shocks, custom built fuel tank skid plate	Welcome to Tacoma World!!! There are a bunch of lifts for the 5 luggers. Spindle lifts are pretty popular. __________________ The simplest solutions are often the most clever..............they are also usually wrong.

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dually Northern Alliance: Boost Boy Joined: Jul 2008, #8205 Location: Your Basement Age: 17 Gender: Dude Posts: 821 1998 2WD 2.4L 1998 Regular Cab Automatic 2.4L Custom CAI, Gibson Cat-Back Exhaust, CrankCase Breathers, ScanGuageII, Pioneer Headunit, Infinity Reference 6.5s, 2- 8" Kicker Comp Subs, Blue LEDs in cab, Eibach Drop Coils (1"), Steel Drop Blocks (3"), KYB GR2 Shocks, 18" Rims	Hey man welcome to TacomaWorld!! Its nice to see another mini 5lugger around! With your lift, I believe Fabtec still makes a 6in lift, but if you are looking for a 2-3" lift, go with coil spacers and shackles. Check out www.customtacos.com there are a lot of knowledgeable guys there when it comes to our trucks!

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ThatGuy Junior Member Joined: Nov 2008, #10787 Location: Dacula GA Gender: Male Posts: 3 Plain 1995 Regular Cab Automatic None, not even a CD player.	Outstanding! Thanks for the help gentlemen. I will update this thread when I make my mods. I don't know why I didn't join a Tacoma forum earlier. I'm on a forum for my motorcycle, and now I know more about my motorcycle than I ever thought I would. I expect the same for my truck as well. O yeah, I just rolled over 80k miles on my truck, and for a 95 that's not too shabby. Thanks again for the info. http://www.ultimateautoaccessories.c.../LKS/FTS4130-7 This is a website I found that seems to come with everything that I need. It comes with a Fabtech 3 in lift spindle, F&R shocks, and a 1.5" AAL kit for $650. Opinions are welcomed. It's pricey, but it's the best I've found thus far. The Toytec lifts don't fit 5-lug trucks.

11-17-2008, 09:22 AM	#8
ubermx5 Senior Member Joined: May 2008, #6783 Location: Santa Clara CA Age: 32 Posts: 160 98 2.4 5 speed 1998 Regular Cab Manual 2.4 K&N Air filter	I thought aboutt he same thing. But I was looking for more 6 inch to 9 inch lifts. I never did anything. What Found out was serious off roads hate Fab tech. Maybe thing break more if you try and drive really hard off road. Here is 1 thread from this site I made. nothing really new here http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/sus...-packages.html Here is a thread from another web forum. http://www.ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=113429 THis is just to help with research. The only place I know has great part si Downey Off Road http://www.downeyoff-road.com/Suspen...s/1995-04.html But this kits are pricy.. Well good luck. i am not trying to sway you at all, just showing all the option. If I had to pick right now, I think I would take the least costly route, as I think I want an off road look for the street driving..

11-17-2008, 08:45 PM	#9
ThatGuy Junior Member Joined: Nov 2008, #10787 Location: Dacula GA Gender: Male Posts: 3 Plain 1995 Regular Cab Automatic None, not even a CD player.	I appreciate the info, and keep it coming. After this thread is done with it'll be the one stop research source for anyone with 5 lugs looking for all available options on a lift kit. Right now I'm liking the Downey Off-road site. I've seen some good feedback on them, and maybe buying piece by piece I'll be able to save some money. As of right now I'm only looking for the minimum I need to just get my truck off the ground so I can put some new wheels and tires on it. I might play around in the mud a little, but my truck is my primary means of transportation. I have a car and a motorcycle as a backup, but I mainly drive my truck. So, if I can just add some springs to the front and an AAL to the rear and get away with it, then that's what I'll do for now. I'll save the major off-road adventures for later. Thanks again for pointing me in the right directions.

11-23-2008, 06:24 PM	#10
BondoBuilder Junior Member Joined: Nov 2008, #10980 Location: Lexington, Ky Gender: Male Posts: 4	Great post! I'm looking at picking up a '97 2WD, but I want the stance of a 4WD. Will a front suspension spacer and rear shackles achieve this, or should I just go with the FabTec kit? I was hoping to run BFG 30/9.5R15. With the 2001+ 2WD SR5's, they stand like a 4WD. What is done to them? Thanks!

11-23-2008, 07:57 PM	#12
BondoBuilder Junior Member Joined: Nov 2008, #10980 Location: Lexington, Ky Gender: Male Posts: 4	^Thanks for the welcome! I'm thinking about putting those BFG's in a set of '05 5-lug Tacoma wheels. Will they fit a '95.5-2000? Thanks in advance.

12-09-2008, 06:21 PM	#13
BondoBuilder Junior Member Joined: Nov 2008, #10980 Location: Lexington, Ky Gender: Male Posts: 4	ThatGuy- any news?

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ubermx5 Senior Member Joined: May 2008, #6783 Location: Santa Clara CA Age: 32 Posts: 160 98 2.4 5 speed 1998 Regular Cab Manual 2.4 K&N Air filter	I would like to see what you did and came up with as well..