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To lift or not to lift?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by blt2tuk, Aug 20, 2012.

  1. Aug 20, 2012 at 5:37 PM
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    blt2tuk

    blt2tuk [OP] Well-Known Member

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    First off I have a 96 Tacoma. It has adjustable coil overs up front and an add a leaf out back I think. I'm currently running 32x11.5x15s. I'm looking to buy a set of 33x12.5s to go on the truck. I can flex out the way it is with no trouble.

    So I scored a 2" body lift for nothing a while ago and was thinkin about installing it before I put the new tires on. Just wondering what everyone else thought. I'm pretty sure I should go for it lol
     
  2. Aug 20, 2012 at 7:27 PM
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    greenrustic

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    I did a body lift on a jeep I had when I was 16. I will never do that again. It never felt the same and eventually the body slid on the frame and caused all kinds of damage. Don't do it.
     
  3. Aug 20, 2012 at 7:41 PM
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    tomtom

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    Not a fan of body lifts. I could be persuaded to do a 1" BL but not much taller.
     
  4. Aug 20, 2012 at 8:36 PM
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    Depends...is it you DD. 1" would be my preference but your truck. They look weird with the gaps so make sure if you do it then fill those gaps and don't cut corners. Extend everything that is required.
     
  5. Aug 22, 2012 at 10:29 AM
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    blt2tuk

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    No it's not my dd and I seen one with a 3" and it looked goofy. But I was thinkin with 2" there wouldn't be much of a gap. And raising the bumpers isn't a problem. I fab stuff all the time
     

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