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1.5" Lift questions.

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by BurqueTaco, Aug 21, 2012.

  1. Aug 21, 2012 at 9:35 PM
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    BurqueTaco

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    I am planning to do a 1.5" lift on my 2004 taco. I plan on using a 1.5" AAL and Fox 2.0 smooth body shocks in the rear and Fox 2.0 coilovers in the front. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with a setup like this and ride quality.
     
  2. Aug 21, 2012 at 9:46 PM
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    I should mention my main question is if i set the fox 2.0 coilovers to 1.5" of lift will the ride quality suffer(too stiff). Would there be a better option?
     
  3. Aug 21, 2012 at 10:53 PM
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    Can't voice an opinion about the setup, however you can valve these shocks to your desire which will improve the ride dramatically
     
  4. Aug 21, 2012 at 11:16 PM
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    TacoMX

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    nah, at 1.5'' it wont be too stiff.

    That setup will ride like a dream :cool:
     
  5. Aug 22, 2012 at 12:29 AM
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    Yea that setup will ride great. Only thing id change is get Wheelers 3 leaf progressive AAL instead of a single leaf AAL. That'll keep the rear smoother too.
     
  6. Aug 22, 2012 at 11:33 AM
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    thanks for the imput im gonna go with that wheelers 3 leaf
     
  7. Aug 22, 2012 at 11:48 AM
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    Meh mine is about the height you want yours but I am running King 2.5" instead. Love them.
     
  8. Aug 22, 2012 at 12:02 PM
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    Make sure you get an extended brake line in the back and a brake proportioning valve bracket.
     
  9. Aug 24, 2012 at 9:01 PM
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    I decided to go ahead and buy some 5100's and slap those on until the warranty runs out. Plus that way i can save up more $$$ and make sure i do the best possible job on the suspension when the time comes.

    Does anyone know what setting for the 5100's would level the truck out? 3/4 maybe
     
  10. Aug 24, 2012 at 9:07 PM
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    you only have 0, 1 and 2.5 to choose from.
     
  11. Aug 24, 2012 at 9:08 PM
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    alright but what setting do you think would put it closest to level
     
  12. Aug 24, 2012 at 9:09 PM
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    Depends on how saggy the leafs are. 1 would probably do it tho
     
  13. Aug 24, 2012 at 9:10 PM
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    cool thanks for the imput :D
     

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