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lift the taco or leveling kit?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by hoodratstormtroop, Feb 7, 2011.

  1. Feb 7, 2011 at 6:46 PM
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    hoodratstormtroop

    hoodratstormtroop [OP] Well-Known Member

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    should i lift my truck or put a leveling kit in? or what shocks
     
  2. Feb 7, 2011 at 6:48 PM
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    04LTtacoma

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    Lift the tacoma. Don't get a leveling kit..
     
  3. Feb 7, 2011 at 6:50 PM
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    bowhunter11199

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    lift...dont be average( leveling kit:D)/. heck go the whole 9 yards( 13 in lift) hahaha.
     
  4. Feb 7, 2011 at 6:53 PM
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    90YotaPU

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    You can do what I did. I installed Bilstein 5100's on the front to level it. I now also have the option of puting an add a leaf on the rear and raising the 5100's on the front for a lift. Personally I think I'm gonna stick with leveling it cause if I lift it I will want to get even bigger tires and I don't want to have to regear my truck with the 4 cylinder.
     
  5. Feb 7, 2011 at 7:03 PM
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    04LTtacoma

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    LIFT LIFT LIFT LIFT!!!!
     
  6. Feb 7, 2011 at 7:04 PM
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    Yota_dvl

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    if you just want it to look different and dont plan takin it off road, leveling kit, cheaper easier, looks better then before.

    if you plan to take it off road - LIFT KIT ! its more expensive but over all better !
     
  7. Feb 7, 2011 at 7:08 PM
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    TACK

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    I like your rims & tires.
     
  8. Feb 7, 2011 at 7:15 PM
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    bowhunter11199

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    ya how much were your rims and who makes them?
     

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