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3-inch on 4x2 OR 4x4

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by BlueSteel, Nov 30, 2009.

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3-Inch Lift /4x2 OR 4x4

Poll closed Dec 30, 2009.

  1. 4x2

    19 vote(s)
    43.2%

  2. 4x4

    25 vote(s)
    56.8%
  1. Nov 30, 2009 at 2:44 PM
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    BlueSteel

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    BlueSteel [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I just wanted to start a thread to see how many people have a 3-inch lift on their 4x2 OR 4x4 Tacoma. I have the 4x2 Prerunner 2009 Sport with the Toytec Ultimate Lift. My friends made fun of me and said that I should have gotten the 4x4. I just didn't think that I needed it because I live in the city and hardly go offroad...couldn't justify the extra 2-3 MPG loss. I just wanted a little height and a more aggresive look.
     
    BlueSteel, Nov 30, 2009
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  2. Nov 30, 2009 at 2:45 PM
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    Incognito

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    Incognito No better friend, no worse enemy

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    Tons of people have 3'' lifts on their Tacoma, wether it be a Prerunner of a 4x4. ;)
     
    Incognito, Nov 30, 2009
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  3. Nov 30, 2009 at 2:50 PM
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    TacoTRD420

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    I have the same lift on my 08 PreRunner. I get the same from people but i dont care b/c they dont pay for it and i love my truck to much to put in the mud.
     
    TacoTRD420, Nov 30, 2009
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  4. Nov 30, 2009 at 2:55 PM
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    jonny

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    had a 3" spacer. switched to 5100's @2.5 last night

    3" w/285's is pretty common man. 4x4 or 4x2
     
    jonny, Nov 30, 2009
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  5. Nov 30, 2009 at 2:57 PM
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    wareagle5693

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    I've got a 3" Lift on my PreRunner. It doesn't matter if you have a 4x2 or 4x4 if you lift it as long as it's what you want to do. The Tacoma is a pretty capable truck so even if you only have the PreRunner it can still go plenty of places.
     
    wareagle5693, Nov 30, 2009
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  6. Nov 30, 2009 at 3:52 PM
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    DeeKay21

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    I have a 3" on my 06' 4x4 and truthfully?!?! I rarely even use my truck in 4 wheel drive!! I just figured what the hell, might as well get a 4x4.:cool:
     
    DeeKay21, Nov 30, 2009
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  7. Nov 30, 2009 at 3:57 PM
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    Capita

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    ignore my vote on 4x4, clicked it by accident. I have no lift and no plans in the future as of yet
     
    Capita, Nov 30, 2009
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  8. Nov 30, 2009 at 4:10 PM
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    Tsenekos

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    mines a 4x4 but don't use it much, your prerunner is a very capable truck on and off road


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    Tsenekos, Nov 30, 2009
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  9. Nov 30, 2009 at 5:11 PM
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    neslerrah

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    Lifted Tacomas are nice!
     
    neslerrah, Nov 30, 2009
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  10. Nov 30, 2009 at 9:18 PM
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    ktmrider

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    wow thats a sick truck i like it:)
     
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  11. Nov 30, 2009 at 10:54 PM
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    Codyboi

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    hey wat type of nurf bars are those?
     
    Codyboi, Nov 30, 2009
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  12. Nov 30, 2009 at 11:16 PM
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    BlueSteel

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    Those are the Predator Nerf bars. They came factory installed I'm sure because my truck came with them. I think that option ran about $425.00 installed.

    CIMG1584_d2e2f21407897f8efa44a68a9a3b06f0810959ba.jpg
     
    BlueSteel, Nov 30, 2009
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  13. Dec 1, 2009 at 2:23 AM
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    Who cares what anyone else thinks, it's your truck. Your buddies are just jealous cause when you get that lift on the truck it'll look better than theirs.
     
    Just4fununlimited, Dec 1, 2009
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  14. Dec 1, 2009 at 3:02 AM
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    I am considering the Toytec Ultimate kit.

    1. How's the ride quality & handling?
    2. Which rear option AAL or OME leaf pack?
    3. Stock UCAs or aftermaket?
     
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