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should i get say a 4 or 5 in

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by djford193, Feb 16, 2010.

  1. Feb 16, 2010 at 7:19 PM
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    suspension lift instead? how much would that run and would it cause less problems then a body lift on my 2000?
     
  2. Feb 16, 2010 at 7:20 PM
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    4x4?
     
  3. Feb 16, 2010 at 7:21 PM
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    Taco-NB MMMMM Taco's

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    "should I get say a 4 or 5 in"

    That's what she said!!!

    :D :D
     
  4. Feb 16, 2010 at 7:26 PM
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    yeah 4x4..and lmao to the thats what she said joke
     
  5. Feb 16, 2010 at 8:02 PM
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    other than pro junk stuff like this: http://www.offroadunlimited.com/orustore/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=2034

    i have never really seen anything more than a 3 inch lift thats worth a crap. and of course the 6 inch drop brackets but that expensive, and not to much flex from what i have heard. if it was me personally i would get a good CO and leaf pack 3 inch lift and then get a body lift to match what ever tires i wanted.
     
  6. Feb 16, 2010 at 8:06 PM
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    No bueno on body lifts. Hard on steering components.
     
  7. Feb 16, 2010 at 8:12 PM
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    uhh every body hating. some of the sickest rigs i have ever seen have body lifts on them. if you do it right there not that bad. but yes if you can avoid them then its a good idea.
     
  8. Feb 16, 2010 at 8:23 PM
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    yeah then im gonna probly put a 3 or 4 sus lift then possibly add a small body later on..eventually when i make some money
     
  9. Feb 17, 2010 at 12:01 PM
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    actually if everyone wants to bash a bodylift..... suspension lifts on ifs trucks are a lot worse than bodylifts. they make more extreme angles on your cv axles, driveshaft, and ball joints. Love my bodylift along with my suspension lift.just my two cents.
     
  10. Feb 17, 2010 at 6:58 PM
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    the $ difference between 3 and 4 is HUGE, for 4 inches you'll need a drop down bracket, which is over a grand, plus coilovers and lifting the rear, you can do a moderate lift that will be just as, if not more competent offroad for under $600, add some sliders and you'll be better off.
     
  11. Feb 18, 2010 at 5:52 AM
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    idk wat ima do lmao. i just wants 3 in in the front so i fit some 32's under
     

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