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3" lift "poll"

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by yota4Whelz, May 5, 2013.

?

which lift?

Poll closed Aug 13, 2013.

  1. 3" lift kit with Bilstein 5100 Height Adj. Coilovers

    73 vote(s)
    36.0%

  2. Ultimate lift kit for 2005 & UP Tacoma

    27 vote(s)
    13.3%

  3. ICON stage 1 Tacoma suspension

    103 vote(s)
    50.7%
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  1. May 30, 2013 at 4:33 PM
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    As long as you never ride in a Taco with another setup you will be happy with the ULK:D
     
    Brandon###, May 30, 2013
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  2. May 30, 2013 at 8:33 PM
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    Meh, depends on one's lift and variances, and, ultimately, one's designated purposes for such :)

    DSC03723_8ec13593091050f5a6969dcca04a499073a55221.jpg
     
    sofiasdad11, May 30, 2013
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  3. Jun 1, 2013 at 11:32 AM
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    I wouldn't get the ome kit without the Dakars. That's what makes it good.

    OP, I'd really consider a the Full OME kit instead of a few others you mentioned. If you got the dough, ICONs hands down ftw.
     
    DueNorth, Jun 1, 2013
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  4. Jun 1, 2013 at 12:05 PM
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    Not to hijack the thread but...

    If I go with the Icon Set Up and stick some 265/65 R17 or 265/70 R16 tires will it rub? Will I need new UCA's or anything?
     
    cheeseit, Jun 1, 2013
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  5. Jun 3, 2013 at 7:58 AM
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    You would be fine with that size. You can fit up to a 285-70-17 with a UCA at 3"
     
    SDHQ OFFROAD, Jun 3, 2013
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  6. Jun 3, 2013 at 8:27 AM
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    Nice choice of mods on your tacoma
     
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  7. Jun 28, 2013 at 9:27 AM
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    Floor mats, shorty antenna, brute force hybrid front bumper, ICON stage 3, method double standards, 285/75/16 KM2's, cool stickers
    Icon stage 1 poops all over the other 2 kits.
     
    bigtaco06, Jun 28, 2013
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  8. Jun 28, 2013 at 1:07 PM
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    That takes some trimming and cutting
     
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  9. Jun 28, 2013 at 1:10 PM
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    It varies by vehicle. We have had some that need trimming or a body chop, then some that don't need anything. Depends on M/T or A/T, wheel offset/backspacing, ect..
     
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  10. Jun 28, 2013 at 1:11 PM
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    I gotcha I just have a hard time believing people dont have to do anything. I have like bo clearance and if I stuff my tires its gonna rub everything
     
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  11. Jun 28, 2013 at 2:04 PM
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    is anythign else needed with a 3 inch lift, aka drivetrain length, or gearing? sorry for the noob question.. this is a great thread as id like to get lifted soon!
     
    SixtyDashOne, Jun 28, 2013
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  12. Jun 28, 2013 at 2:09 PM
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    UCAs. Extended brake lines are recommended but meh lol
     
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  13. Jun 28, 2013 at 3:48 PM
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    Ran OME 885s and sport shocks, now running ToyTec ultimate and the difference is night and day. Don't get me wrong OME is good but for me it was just too stiff/firm on and offroad. The 5100s feel more fluid with my driving on and offroad not to firm not to soft.
     
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  14. Jun 28, 2013 at 9:08 PM
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    oh ok.. thank you... i assume they arent included in the kit? hehe
     
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  15. Jun 28, 2013 at 9:53 PM
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  16. Jun 28, 2013 at 10:06 PM
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    What about the ProComp lift kit!!! I bought that and it rides great.
     
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  17. Jul 1, 2013 at 10:34 PM
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    Icon seems like a rip off to me since the shocks seem to break easily and honestly I like the bilstein 5100 lift since it is cheap and is easy on the wallet
     
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  18. Jul 1, 2013 at 10:46 PM
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    this and that...
    ive had my truck for seven months. ive been through all of the options you listed (and then some). like others have stated, if you have the coin, go for the icon.
     
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  19. Jul 2, 2013 at 9:11 PM
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    goin suspension since the stock ride is garbage anyway..two birds one stone
     
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  20. Jul 19, 2013 at 7:30 PM
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    bump for anyone who's listening...

    What about the rear setup - if you go OME w/Dakars how does that compare with the Icon + AAL for road driving and wheeling? Is the Icon AAL worth the extra $$$ over the Toytech?

    oh, and OP, did you dive in or still window shopping?
     
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