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Feeler: 05+ Fabtech 6+2.5" lift kit

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tacoma Parts Marketplace (2005-2015)' started by untuckedtaco, Dec 27, 2012.

  1. Dec 27, 2012 at 12:21 PM
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    untuckedtaco

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    I will be doing an SAS shortly and will be taking the 8.5" kit out from under my truck and placing it for sale. Is there any interest in this item for $1100?

    MY SAS IS COMPLETE

    Please PM with interest as I will not be able to keep an eye on the forum, will post pics ASAP

    I would suggest purchasing the cradle lift and buying an alcan rear leaf pack rather than using my old leaf pack. Less costly than buying new and you will end up with better ride quality, but that's all up to you.

    Items that I will not include are the kits tie rod ends, would suggest the purchase of new ones as these took the bulk of any pressure put on this kit do to my ridiculous wide wheel and tire combos. also new rear shocks will be needed.
     
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  2. Dec 27, 2012 at 12:33 PM
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    motorsport36

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    Details? Stage 1,2 what 2.5?
     
  3. Dec 27, 2012 at 12:49 PM
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    the Fabtech is the basic kit, and the 2.5 is a in the coil spacer that I milled to match the ToyTec.

    Thanks for gettin me right bud
     
  4. Dec 27, 2012 at 1:03 PM
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  6. Dec 27, 2012 at 5:13 PM
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    any pics of your set up?
     
  7. Dec 27, 2012 at 5:56 PM
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    he's selling it to help fund his sas
     
  8. Dec 27, 2012 at 7:46 PM
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    Evolution-Most recent at top

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    35x12.50 (free) Terra Grapplers on 18x12 Fuels (these are soon to be for sale as well, I'm not a fan)

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    33x15.50 TSL SX's on 16.5x14 Welds

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    37x13.50 Pit Bull Rockers on 16.5x9.75 Welds

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    35x16 Boggers on 16.5x14 Welds
     
  9. Dec 27, 2012 at 7:50 PM
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    How many sets of wheels and tires are you going to go through man?
     
  10. Dec 27, 2012 at 7:51 PM
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    Truck looks bad ass
     
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    wow. nice ride
     
  12. Dec 27, 2012 at 8:11 PM
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    i change the wheel and tire set up roughly every 5-6 months it seems. I get bored. next set will be 37 boggers on new welds
     
  13. Dec 27, 2012 at 8:14 PM
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    sweet man. got to be an expensive hobby ha
     
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    funny thing is i always get more money than what i paid originally when i decide to sell. I don't think that'll be the case with my current wheels and tires though
     
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    Where at in Chespeake do you live. i would really like to stop by and check it out. i live over on indian river and sparrow. i could run by tomorrow or sat if your available.
     
  16. Dec 27, 2012 at 8:42 PM
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    Oh my damn that is a sexy truck....how can you afford all these different wheel/tire combos??? Do you know a guy or what?? And if you do...wanna hook me up? :spy: :D
    GLWS
     
  17. Dec 27, 2012 at 8:46 PM
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    I have a 2006 TRD LCDB with a 6" FAB lift but want more height. Springs in the back are pooched. So what I was going to do was buy a set of 6" Alcan customs,new TWoods drive,new Icons for lifted front and back plus UCA's.
    It's mainly for esthetics and to fit some 35's under.
    However sounds like your solution is a lot cheaper.
    Let me know what components you are selling and what else I will need.
    *DCLB
     
  18. Dec 27, 2012 at 8:50 PM
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    what kinda pricing are you looking at to get the sas done?
     
  19. Dec 27, 2012 at 8:52 PM
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    if its just for apppearance get a taller block and trac bars. cheaper and blocks arent horrible if you arent wheeling it. as far as i see it, if a diesel can run around my town burnin tires on 8" of block without trac bars, your tacoma will be fine
     
  20. Dec 27, 2012 at 8:54 PM
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    The truck isn't looking its best right now. it took front end damage and I'm currently gathering pieces to bring it back to life
     

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