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Discussion in 'Suspension' started by boxxed, Jan 10, 2011.

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  1. Jan 10, 2011 at 12:08 PM
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    RDC = DB lift ????

    So the only way to get a 6inch is to cut the cross member?
     
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  2. Jan 10, 2011 at 12:12 PM
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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    On a 4x4, Yes.
     
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  3. Jan 10, 2011 at 12:18 PM
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    i have never once felt my CG was too high on any wheeling trip i have ever been on


    i have had my 6" lift since i got my truck if you have any questions feel free to ask me
     
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  4. Jan 10, 2011 at 12:19 PM
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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    You dont have to "feel" it. Its the way it is.
     
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  5. Jan 10, 2011 at 12:20 PM
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    well i haven't "flopped" over yet :p
     
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  6. Jan 10, 2011 at 12:30 PM
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    I agree with this! however, i do believe i have probably one of the lowest if not the lowest 6" on here.
     
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  7. Jan 10, 2011 at 12:31 PM
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    Oh and go long travel! Completely practical and zero maintenance. :p
     
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  8. Jan 10, 2011 at 12:35 PM
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    LOL!! Im not sayin that if your truck touches dirt with a 6" lift, it flops over, Im sayin that it wont have the same roll over angles of a truck with a 3" lift. Ive spent too many times trying to stop a 6" lifted truck from flopping on its side, when similar trucks with a 3" lift or less made short work of the same obstical.
     
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  9. Jan 10, 2011 at 1:06 PM
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    Exactly:D But seriously try the set-up below.

    Icon, King, or Fox front coil overs, All Pro 3" leaf pack and Icon, Fox, or King rear shocks and you will have a solid, re-buildable set-up that you can use for many years in many types of terrain.

    This is the best set-up in my eyes and I have run 2 different front suspensions, and 4 different rear suspensions. I love the LT now but its a lot of $$ and work to keep everything happy.
     
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  10. Jan 10, 2011 at 1:13 PM
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    Op, I personally didn't want to cut the crossmember of my truck. A 3" lift is reversible in case you ever want to sell your truck down the road. You can run 33's with a 3" lift and you'll be sitting pretty tall and your truck will look really tuff. I was in the same boat as you once upon a time and I chose a coilover lift over the drop bracket.
     
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  11. Jan 10, 2011 at 1:56 PM
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    Ya there sure is a lot of info out there and different opinons as well. I kinda dont like cutting my truck like that. But Its not out of the question.

    Would something like this work? http://4wheelonline.com/Products.aspx?CategoryId=92436&ProductId=249893
     
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  12. Jan 10, 2011 at 2:01 PM
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    if i could go back i would have done LT the first time around, and may be going that route anyway.
     
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  13. Jan 10, 2011 at 2:04 PM
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    What does LT entail?
     
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  14. Jan 10, 2011 at 2:05 PM
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  15. Jan 10, 2011 at 2:14 PM
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    I get that, but what does it do exactly. Also, do you think something like this would work?
     
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  16. Jan 10, 2011 at 2:16 PM
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    It entails, a kit consisting of new uppers, new lowers, extended steering, coilovers, fiberglass fenders, spindles...i know im forgetting a bunch...oh and about $3500.
     
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  17. Jan 10, 2011 at 2:16 PM
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    I lost track thousands of dollars ago.

    That's a spacer lift and the ride is not that great.
     
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  18. Jan 10, 2011 at 2:26 PM
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    Hmm its probably the one I would like.. Geez with all the upgrades Ive done and want to do I could just about have this truck paid off.. But that wouldnt be any fun..
    Who makes a good LT? And I assume that does not include installation?
     
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    If that is a spacer lift then what do the other options look like? Also, since I have the off road Tacoma will I still need new shocks or is what I have good. (bilsteins)
     
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    ^ That is not a spacer lift, search ome 885 on this site and you will get lots of good info. Heres the link to the full kit with shocks:
     
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