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Lifts for a 97 dlx 5 lug

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Riley884, Apr 16, 2015.

  1. Apr 16, 2015 at 9:07 AM
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    Riley884

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    So I just got a 1997 tacoma and it is in amazing shape, only has 85,000 miles on it and really looks clean. Looking to put a nice lift on it enough to fit either 31s or 33s. I hate how low and small the truck looks right now so any help on what kind of lifts or what I should get??
     
  2. Apr 16, 2015 at 9:15 AM
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    sell it for a pre runner.

    Unless you go full long travel with custom everything its just not really doable.

    Best bet is sell it for a 6 lug Tacoma that has the 4x4 suspension already as those are really cheap and easy to lift.
     
  4. Apr 16, 2015 at 9:22 AM
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    Thanks, not trying to sell it just yet, just got it and looking for ideas of what I can do to it.
     
  5. Apr 16, 2015 at 9:37 AM
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    Taco me elmo

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    The suspension on a 5 lug is small and not really designed for much more than 1-2 inches of lift, the 2.4 litre 2RZ engine mixed with the auto trans is a dog already, adding larger tires and lift kills the power.

    You could sell for the cost of a pre runner or 4x4 no problem as lots of people like the truck you have a daily driver or work truck.
     
  6. Apr 16, 2015 at 10:34 AM
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    Very true! I'll consider that. Thanks!
     

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