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Difference in Types of Lift Kits & other questions

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 01GREENTACO, Nov 3, 2008.

  1. Nov 3, 2008 at 5:22 PM
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    01GREENTACO

    01GREENTACO [OP] Not all who wander are lost

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    I have recently installed a 3 inch Performance Accessories body lift by myself and it looks great but I am wanting more. I was thinking about a 2 - 2 1/2 suspension lift. The problem is I don't know which one is better between the two listed in the links below. One kit contains blocks for the rear while the other one uses a form of add-a-leaf. The front lift concept is one that uses coil spacers and they are the same for each kit. Now the thing I am just concerned are the advantages and disadvantages of one to the other in regards to the rear lifts.

    This ones uses the add-a-leaf rear lift:

    http://store.fatbobsgarage.com/shar...199638009&CategoryID=6485&Target=products.asp

    This one is the block type rear lift:

    http://store.fatbobsgarage.com/shar...435020089&CategoryID=6485&Target=products.asp

    Any feed back is much needed and appreciated. I am wanting to buy as soon as I can so I can install it myself before it's too cold outside. Thanks and "Keep them wheels rollin' but tread lightly"
     
  2. Nov 3, 2008 at 5:46 PM
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    humanoid

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    Without even looking at the links you provided, I would tell you to get the lift with the AALs. Blocks are crap and will give you some pretty bad axle wrap. BTW, below is a link for noobs thinking about lifting their first gen.

    http://www.customtacos.com/tech/index.php?article=137
     
  3. Nov 3, 2008 at 5:50 PM
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    2004Taco

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  4. Nov 3, 2008 at 6:00 PM
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    Thanks for you input on the Camburg lift but I am looking to do something for a lot cheaper. I am only in high school so I can't afford that! hah but thanks anyway. So from what I hear between friends and my buddies at 4WP they all say AAL's are the way to go but I wanted some input from actual Tacoma drivers who have experience with these different lifts.
     
  5. Nov 3, 2008 at 6:48 PM
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    definitely go with aal's for the rear, and for the front......coils will probably be a bit better than spacers.
     
  6. Nov 4, 2008 at 12:20 AM
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    Try www.racedesert.com under the classifieds. They have deals on suspension or other parts.
     

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