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Before and after 3 inch suspension lift

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Garrett1, Jul 23, 2012.

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  1. Jul 23, 2012 at 10:22 PM
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    Hate to ask but can anyone post before and after pics of their tacoma with 3 inch suspension lift?
     
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  2. Jul 23, 2012 at 10:23 PM
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  3. Jul 23, 2012 at 10:27 PM
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    Konaborne Pineapples on pizza Hawaiian does not it make.

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    [​IMG]
     
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  4. Jul 23, 2012 at 10:31 PM
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    Could you tell a huge difference after you installed it?
     
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  5. Jul 23, 2012 at 11:11 PM
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    3" wont blow your mind with height, but as far as offroad capability it's night and day.

    but there is definitely a noticeable difference
     
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  6. Jul 24, 2012 at 6:04 AM
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    Well I'm wanting to much a 3 inch lift with 33s and I was just wondering if it would satisfy me
     
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  7. Jul 24, 2012 at 6:05 AM
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    To get not much. Idk what I put that lol
     
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  8. Jul 24, 2012 at 6:05 AM
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    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    You can do a 4" spindle lift since your a prerunner
     
    98tacoma27, Jul 24, 2012
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  9. Jul 24, 2012 at 6:07 AM
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  10. Jul 24, 2012 at 6:22 AM
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    It higher than a 3 inch suspension?
     
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  11. Jul 24, 2012 at 6:29 AM
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    Blacktacoma23 If your tires don't rub you can fit bigger tires

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    Def. go with spindles, it will ride better than a 3" lift(factory spindles)
     
    Blacktacoma23, Jul 24, 2012
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  12. Jul 24, 2012 at 6:30 AM
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    My '11 4x4 AC before
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    And after 3" OME with 885s & Dakars
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    3" with stock Dungflops
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    3" with 33" 255/85/16 BFG KM2s
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    I've already been places that I couldn't and or wouldn't have gone without the lift & 33" tires.
     
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  13. Jul 24, 2012 at 7:22 AM
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    What the price difference between a suspension lift and spindle lift?
     
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  14. Jul 24, 2012 at 7:32 AM
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    You will pay more for a 3" lift by the time you purchase new upper control arms to get your alignment in specs. I bought my 885s used for $130, bought my 5100s for $190 and my Upper control arms used for $250. This totals $570. I could have bought MaxTrack spindles for about $540 and had a factory ride. Keep in mind I bought my springs and UCAs used.
     
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  15. Jul 24, 2012 at 7:34 AM
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    Both are suspension lifts. Just different parts changed. Spindle lift is a different spindle that you swap in, generally you just install some coilovers for lift


    Truck with the All pro bumper is at 3"
    [​IMG]
     
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  16. Jul 24, 2012 at 7:54 AM
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    Well I was thinking about getting the procomp 3 inch suspension system. People say that all around it's a decent lift besides the stiffness
     
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  17. Jul 24, 2012 at 4:43 PM
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    Blacktacoma23 If your tires don't rub you can fit bigger tires

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    Spindles!

    does this look like it rides nice VV

    [​IMG]

    answer is no
     
    Blacktacoma23, Jul 24, 2012
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  18. Jul 24, 2012 at 4:51 PM
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    Before.

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    After.

    IMG_20120128_090355_d7334d36daecb42e0a9d37c59f8431b6e6710c8f.jpg
     
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  19. Jul 24, 2012 at 5:12 PM
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    I suspect if you level your truck with a 3" or even a 2.5" lift, you will experience a profound difference. Especially if you put some 32 or 33 inch tires under it.
     
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    I've been places that I couldn't and or wouldn't have gone without the 3" lift & 33" tires.
     
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