Lifting a 2003 taco?

blake1012 · 07-22-2008, 04:18 PM

Hi,

Just wanting to lift my 2003 taco and not really sure the BEST and CHEAPEST way to do it

All i really want is to fit larger tires.......33x12.50 preferrably.....

Do not use for off road, just want the look

whats my best bet? level kit, add a leaf, body lift.....help plz

tacomaman06 · 07-22-2008, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blake1012

Hi,

Just wanting to lift my 2003 taco and not really sure the BEST and CHEAPEST way to do it

All i really want is to fit larger tires.......33x12.50 preferrably.....

Do not use for off road, just want the look

whats my best bet? level kit, add a leaf, body lift.....help plz

level kit may work for you since you wont be doing any off roading. someone who knows for sure will be along shortly to let ya know for sure.

EverTaco23 · 07-22-2008, 09:40 PM

Well If you want to run 33's, then your ganna have to do a 3" lift, and still have to do some trimming. I got 285's on my 3" lift, which is slightly less then 33's and had to trim a little, plus take off the front mud flaps. But a good spacer in the front and AAL in the rear would do you just fine.

RoadKill · 07-23-2008, 03:33 AM

I had to put wheel spacers behind my wheels on mine
my 285 are on 17in wheels tho

I have coilovers SAW + UCAs

blake1012 · 07-23-2008, 04:04 AM

thanks to the both of you.......

josh3972000 · 07-23-2008, 01:22 PM

Blake, I had a 98 reg cab with 2.5 inch rough country and 3 in body lift. I was running 33 /12.50 baja claws on mt classic locks. I had minimal rubbing which was reduced with minor trimming on the inner fender. Great set-up for the money. Ride quality was greatly reduced due to Shi**y tires.

blake1012 · 07-23-2008, 02:03 PM

thanks josh, still looking right now , but appreciate the info

Toy4Life · 07-23-2008, 02:16 PM

A spacer up front, AAL in the rear, extended length shocks, and a front differential drop. It's basic, inexpensive (for a 3" lift), and can be installed yourself in hours if you have minor mechanical ability and relatively basic tools. You will need an alignment once it's done.

I have a 3" Toytec spacer lift. It cost me about $300 shipped and I'm vaery satisfied with the product. It does stiffen the ride a bit, but I like it. I'm running 33/10.5/15 on aftermarket wheels. I had to do the pinch weld mod and remove the front mudflaps.

blake1012 · 07-23-2008, 02:59 PM

nice looking truck, thats exactly what im after.....i have been looking at the same lift on ebay.........prolly what ill do, thanks

07-22-2008, 04:18 PM	#1
blake1012 Doomsday Squad Joined: Jul 2008, #8023 Location: roswell,ga Age: 23 Posts: 207 2003 ext cab. tacoma. 2003 Access Cab Automatic bull bar,step rails,window tint,flowmaster exhaust,line-x bed liner,black euro tail lights, white turn signals, kobalt tool box	Lifting a 2003 taco? Hi, Just wanting to lift my 2003 taco and not really sure the BEST and CHEAPEST way to do it All i really want is to fit larger tires.......33x12.50 preferrably..... Do not use for off road, just want the look whats my best bet? level kit, add a leaf, body lift.....help plz __________________

07-23-2008, 03:33 AM	#4
RoadKill Northern Alliance: padawan Joined: Apr 2008, #5679 Location: North of the border Age: 39 Posts: 139 First gen 4x4 1999 Double Cab Automatic 3,4 285x70x17 offset rims+ 1.5 spacers, rear Timbrens + 3 inch lift add a leaf, Sway-a-way coilovers + camburg control arms, Fender flares (2.5 inch), clear lights, headers, sliders, roll bar	I had to put wheel spacers behind my wheels on mine my 285 are on 17in wheels tho I have coilovers SAW + UCAs __________________

07-23-2008, 04:04 AM	#5
blake1012 Doomsday Squad Joined: Jul 2008, #8023 Location: roswell,ga Age: 23 Posts: 207 2003 ext cab. tacoma. 2003 Access Cab Automatic bull bar,step rails,window tint,flowmaster exhaust,line-x bed liner,black euro tail lights, white turn signals, kobalt tool box	thanks to the both of you....... __________________

07-23-2008, 02:03 PM	#7
blake1012 Doomsday Squad Joined: Jul 2008, #8023 Location: roswell,ga Age: 23 Posts: 207 2003 ext cab. tacoma. 2003 Access Cab Automatic bull bar,step rails,window tint,flowmaster exhaust,line-x bed liner,black euro tail lights, white turn signals, kobalt tool box	thanks josh, still looking right now , but appreciate the info __________________

07-23-2008, 02:16 PM	#8
Toy4Life Walking in shadows Joined: Aug 2007, #2566 Location: Slippery Rock, PA Age: 29 Posts: 2,998 Radiant Red 02 TRD Offroad 2002 Access Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 Toytec 3" Lift(TAC3-PC-1000), 1" diff. drop, Tacoma World sticker, gray wire mod, 15x8 black steel wheels, 33/10.5/15 BFG AT KO's, Hella 500's(cracked), K&N High Flow air filter, trash can tonneau cover, Manik Brush Guard(whenever I get the brackets[I'm impatiently waiting!])	A spacer up front, AAL in the rear, extended length shocks, and a front differential drop. It's basic, inexpensive (for a 3" lift), and can be installed yourself in hours if you have minor mechanical ability and relatively basic tools. You will need an alignment once it's done. I have a 3" Toytec spacer lift. It cost me about $300 shipped and I'm vaery satisfied with the product. It does stiffen the ride a bit, but I like it. I'm running 33/10.5/15 on aftermarket wheels. I had to do the pinch weld mod and remove the front mudflaps. __________________

07-22-2008, 09:40 PM	#3
EverTaco23 Senior Member Joined: Feb 2008, #4544 Location: Brush Prairie, WA. Age: 22 Posts: 230 02 TRD dblCab 4wd Limited V6 2002 Double Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 K&N CAI with AFE filter, RevTek 3" front spacer lift, 1" diff drop, toytec AAL's/1" spacer, 285/75/R16 BFG A/T, Ultra wheels, New sound system/ipod jack, Gray wire mod, Gibson cat-back, Tom Wood's DS. Tinted Windows	Well If you want to run 33's, then your ganna have to do a 3" lift, and still have to do some trimming. I got 285's on my 3" lift, which is slightly less then 33's and had to trim a little, plus take off the front mud flaps. But a good spacer in the front and AAL in the rear would do you just fine.

07-23-2008, 01:22 PM	#6
josh3972000 Junior Member Joined: May 2008, #6621 Posts: 9 07 trd sport 2007 Double Cab Automatic	Blake, I had a 98 reg cab with 2.5 inch rough country and 3 in body lift. I was running 33 /12.50 baja claws on mt classic locks. I had minimal rubbing which was reduced with minor trimming on the inner fender. Great set-up for the money. Ride quality was greatly reduced due to Shi**y tires.

07-23-2008, 02:59 PM	#9
blake1012 Doomsday Squad Joined: Jul 2008, #8023 Location: roswell,ga Age: 23 Posts: 207 2003 ext cab. tacoma. 2003 Access Cab Automatic bull bar,step rails,window tint,flowmaster exhaust,line-x bed liner,black euro tail lights, white turn signals, kobalt tool box	nice looking truck, thats exactly what im after.....i have been looking at the same lift on ebay.........prolly what ill do, thanks __________________

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