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3" or 6" Suspension Lift

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by killerkid2787, Aug 8, 2012.

  1. Aug 8, 2012 at 2:51 PM
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    killerkid2787

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    Im looking at getting a lift for my tacoma and i was just wondering your thoughts about some of the lifts everyone has out there. Im just starting to look so any of your experience helps.
    I am looking to lift for looks and driveablity i am not going to be in the woods much.
    i have a 2012 tacoma trd sport double cab long bed
     
  2. Aug 8, 2012 at 2:53 PM
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    DeeKay21

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    Do a search on here and you will find tons of good info!;) Personally I would go with a 3" cause I think they look better but with your being a long bed, a 6" wouldnt look bad neither. Oh and how fat is your wallet?...that will be the biggest issue.
     
  3. Aug 8, 2012 at 2:57 PM
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    I really dont have a lot of money to through around but i dont want junk either.
     
  4. Aug 8, 2012 at 3:00 PM
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    Okay I would say go with a 3" kit then cause to go 6"...it will cost you easily over $1K for a basic kit. But since you dont want junk like a spacer lift, a 3" suspension lift can get a tad pricey too. Check out toyteclifts.com and check out there stuff and you can get a better idea on prices.
     
  5. Aug 8, 2012 at 3:14 PM
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    3" is where its at. I have a 2011 TRD Sport Double Cab 4x4 4.0V6 with a pro-comp 3" suspension lift with 31.8" BFG A/T i still get 21ish mpg on highway going 68mph, and it does amazing offroad along with steering doesnt change still like stock. My friend in batallion has 6" lift. for it to look good you would need minimum 33" tires if not 35". You will not see anything over 17mpg on highway and 14 city if that. I mean it looks sick but for conventional use go with 3" you wont regret it.
     
  6. Aug 8, 2012 at 3:30 PM
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  7. Aug 8, 2012 at 3:31 PM
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    so with 32" tires did you have to trim anything?
     
  8. Aug 8, 2012 at 3:35 PM
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    just from research I've done and different threads on tires and lifts, with 32's you'll need to do some trimming. 33's will require a lot of trimming and a possible cab mount chop. Others will chime in with more info though.
     
  9. Aug 8, 2012 at 3:35 PM
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    Go with a preformance 3 inch, 6 inch lift is useless you dont gain any travel and then you have to chop a cross member if you are 4x4. This is coming From someone who has the DB lift. YOu can stuff 35 if you get fenders on 3 inch.
     
  10. Aug 8, 2012 at 4:32 PM
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    If you don't have 4x4 you could always go with a 4" spindle lift.
     
  11. Aug 8, 2012 at 4:36 PM
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    3 inch ftw!!! ICON!
     
  12. Aug 8, 2012 at 4:38 PM
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    When I was at stock height I had the same tires I have no. 265/75R16 which is essentially a 32" tire. All I had to do was take the front flaps on and then....never rubbed again!
     
  13. Aug 8, 2012 at 5:04 PM
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    agree.
     
  14. Aug 8, 2012 at 5:38 PM
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    bridgcat what type of steps do you have i like the look
     
  15. Aug 8, 2012 at 5:48 PM
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    RCD makes a great 4.5" lift and is reasonably priced. If your looking into a DB lift and do not want to go 6", but higher than 3", it's a good option
     
  16. Aug 8, 2012 at 5:56 PM
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    Do you have to cut anything with the 4.5 lift??
     
  17. Aug 8, 2012 at 6:24 PM
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    They are N-Fab. Very popular among tw folks. I love 'em!
     
  18. Aug 8, 2012 at 6:26 PM
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    Yup...gotta cut the cross member.
     
  19. Aug 8, 2012 at 6:28 PM
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    How do you like your pro comp lift... I've heard mixed reviews and am thinking of doing pro comp... I've heard it's stiff? Your thoughts?
     
  20. Aug 9, 2012 at 10:31 AM
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    I love it. I mean it is stiffer than stock but it is a truck. It still rides nice and when i take it off road it does a damn good job. It is fantastic. When it comes time for replacing them i will keep pro comp however i will get the mx shocks vs the es series i currently have bc the mx are little more heavy dut. Over very happy with it
     

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