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Suspension brands

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by xxadrienne, Jan 22, 2015.

  1. Jan 22, 2015 at 4:08 PM
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    xxadrienne

    xxadrienne [OP] Member

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    I bought my 2009 Tacoma with a 3" Rough Country suspension lift with 35's. I want to keep my tire size the way it is but I'm thinking about a 6" suspension lift and was probably going to go with Rough Country again. The rubbing of my fenders is ridiculous and I definitely have been wanting to jack her up anyway.

    So anyone recommend a better brand??
     
  2. Jan 22, 2015 at 4:31 PM
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    boogie3478

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    For a 6" lift: RCD, Fabtech, Procomp

    Did you do ANY trimming at all for those 35s? I'm surprised your truck is even driveable with a 3" lift and 35s.
     
  3. Jan 22, 2015 at 4:32 PM
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    BORNWILDGUY

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    FULLY LOADED WITH THE TECH PACKAGE, LEATHER, JBL, LED HEADLIGHTS, MOONROOF, EXTANG FULL TILT COVER, NFAB SIDE STEPS, OEM ROOF RACK, TRD PRO TAILS, WHITE RAPTOR LIGHTS, 15% TINT ALL THE WAY AROUND, BILSTEIN 6112'S W 650# SPRINGS AND 1/4 SPACER, ICON LEAF SPRINGS W 5125 REAR SHOCKS, 18 x 9 -12 Weld Racing Ledge 6 wheels w 275/65r18 Toyo AT III tires
    Agrees with above and also zone / bds also makes a good kit.

    I would stay away from the rough country 4 or 6" lift.
     
  4. Jan 22, 2015 at 4:33 PM
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    Mully

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    Post a pic.
     
  5. Jan 22, 2015 at 7:14 PM
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    Yea we did a lot of trimming to it but it only rubs when I'm turning while backing up. Why stay away from the 4" and 6" kits from RC?
     
  6. Jan 22, 2015 at 7:16 PM
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    I'll have to take a picture of it.
     
  7. Jan 23, 2015 at 2:28 AM
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    The way they are designed they cause too much angles on the cv joints and the spindles don't seem to be designed long enough.

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  8. Jan 23, 2015 at 3:25 PM
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    Hmm.. I'm thinking Zone. Definitely more affordable. I'm not trying to go over $1500 unless I have too.

    Thanks for your help guys! :)
     
  9. Jan 23, 2015 at 5:39 PM
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    Just so you know zone and bds are basically the same kit. I had it on my truck and was an excellent kit.
     
  10. Jan 23, 2015 at 8:02 PM
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    BDS seemed to be more expensive.. so I'm going to go with the Zone. :)
     
  11. Jan 24, 2015 at 6:20 AM
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    Anyone here with a 6" lift do any off-roading? I've heard that 3" suspension lifts are better for the vehicle's natural component geometry (less wear and tear) than the 6" lifts.
     

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