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Suspension, tires and wheels, oh my!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by doreydeluxe, Dec 3, 2013.

  1. Dec 3, 2013 at 9:31 PM
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    doreydeluxe

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    Greetings friends. I have begun doing research on my options for modding my new truck and have learned a lot so far, but could use some advice/suggestions. I have an 07 4wd Off Road Access Cab currently running 265/75/16 BFG A/T's.

    The truck is awesome and capable already, but I'd really like a bit larger tires for clearance, closer to 285's. I'd like to maintain a low a center of gravity while still upping the tire size and gaining some clearance. I also like the look of a slightly wider stance.

    What I am mainly wondering is what kind of lift/suspension would I need to do this without issue? What kit can I do the whole truck with rather than just front or back? I was looking at something like this - http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fox-Shox-4-...burg-UCA-/140897278020?_trksid=p2054897.l4275) New UCA's? I'm not saying money isn't an issue, but I would much rather spend a lot and do this all right the first time.

    Thanks in advance!

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  2. Dec 4, 2013 at 6:31 PM
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  3. Dec 4, 2013 at 11:31 PM
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    skistoy Make mine a Double!

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    opening up a can of worms.

    I did the bilsteins up front set at .85 and the add a leaf in the rear.

    whole lift is about an inch.

    Running 265 duratracs on stock rims, gave another inch of lift

    Find this a great set up, still low center of gravity.

    No alignment issues, no rubbing, great off road or on the highway

    < - can check out my photos for how it looks
     
  4. Dec 5, 2013 at 8:58 AM
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    Appreciated. You're truck looks good. Bilstein 5100's? Do the AAL's really matter, or any brand will do? I'm pretty new to this whole thing.
     
  5. Dec 5, 2013 at 11:03 PM
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    skistoy

    skistoy Make mine a Double!

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    the bilstein's have different settings you can do prior to installing.

    Research them to get a idea of what you want because you would

    have to remove them to change them.

    Any repitable AAL would be good.

    I did alot of research here and thats how i decided on the .85 setting.

    didnt want to be nose high.
     

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