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Re-Lifting my 97 Tacoma 4x4

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by TRDTundra, Feb 11, 2013.

  1. Feb 11, 2013 at 5:33 AM
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    TRDTundra

    TRDTundra [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I just bought this truck, and luckily, it is in great condition so I am highly motivated to put together a nice little daily driver/ weekend warrior. I have been putting a side some money to re do the lift and finally have a nice chunk in the bank, no not long travel money haha. I just want something subtle, that will give the truck a nice stance and would be acceptable for the trails we have here in Florida. My future plans also involve a rear locker, ARB bumper and a few other things, but I have that part figured out. What I really need help with, is the lift part. Right now the truck has Front spacers, beat up shocks and shackles in the rear. Let's scratch that stuff and start over. I am thinking the OME kit, Toytec Ultimate Kit with 5100s/Coilovers or maybe just the 5100s with a diff drop kit and a rear AAL. Although, I think my leafs area little on the saggy side. You guys tell me what you think, here are some photos of what I am working with. Any feedback and links would be helpful!

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  2. Feb 11, 2013 at 5:35 AM
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    sirsaechao

    sirsaechao Well-Known Member

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    A lift, some wheels, some tires, some performance, some cosmetic and then audio.
    OME with Dakars. Perhaps 883x if you plan to run a plate bumper and winch.
     
  3. Feb 11, 2013 at 5:51 AM
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    TRDTundra

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    Any better sites than Toyteclifts.com to do some shopping?
     
  4. Feb 11, 2013 at 6:06 AM
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    The only way he can run OME is if he wants to fabricate new hangers. :cool:

    95-97 have different leafs than 98-04.

    Check out Wheelers 5 leaf spring pack.
     
  5. Feb 11, 2013 at 6:15 AM
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    Wheelers Offroad, Downsouth Motorsports, Cruiser Outfitters.

    Hmm I know they are different lengths but Wheelers advertises the Dakars for 95.5 to 04 Tacoma???
     
  6. Feb 11, 2013 at 6:23 AM
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    Might want to email Wheelers because ToyTec says they have them too: If not Wheelers 5 pack by Alcans are great cause I run those.
     
  7. Feb 11, 2013 at 12:37 PM
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    egan

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    Wow those must be new.
    Thanks for posting that, I did not know they made them.
     
  8. Feb 11, 2013 at 2:34 PM
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    Grey wire MOD, deck plate, diff breather MOD, 2nd gen. OME 883# on Tundra 5100's, OMD custom 3" leafsprings, rear shock relocation, Ivan Stewart TRD rims w/285/75/16's, '02 bumper MOD, Famous Fabrications sliders , LED interior/exterior lights, bed bar, Custom tube bumper, Old school KC day lighters,Red Ring 8" HID flood, Kenwood vhf 2M.. umm some other shit I'm forgetting right now
    Chevy springs
     

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