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thinking about a "lift"

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Bfoster133, May 9, 2011.

  1. May 9, 2011 at 3:02 PM
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    Bfoster133

    Bfoster133 [OP] If i asked my dad for money, He'd knock me out

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    5100's set at 2.5
    and a 1.5 AAL (toytech or procomp)(suggest another?)

    i have a 11' TRD offroad prerunner
    im trying to level the truck and also lift it a little just for some clearance,

    so my question is, is there anything i need to worry about?


    anything to look out for? problems?

    just thought to ask you guys first before diving in

    ANY thoughts, opinions, complaints welcome
     
  2. May 9, 2011 at 3:05 PM
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    TexasTacoma37

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    How are 5100's not a lift :confused:


    At 2.5" you may need new ucas to get your alignment into spec.
     
  3. May 9, 2011 at 3:10 PM
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    Bfoster133

    Bfoster133 [OP] If i asked my dad for money, He'd knock me out

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    well its not a full blown lift, while it does raise the truck i dont really consider it a "lift" lift, as opposed to 3" 6" etc.
    and ive heard that your fine with the stock UCA's untill around 3" but its debate amongst here
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    fixed
     
  4. May 9, 2011 at 3:10 PM
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    WTF? Who gave this 5 stars?
     
  5. May 9, 2011 at 3:13 PM
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    TexasTacoma37

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    :confused: :der:

    It's way more of a "lift" than any 6" drop bracket...
     
  6. May 9, 2011 at 3:14 PM
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    Bfoster133 [OP] If i asked my dad for money, He'd knock me out

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    ok ok ok i fixed the post hahah

    and as to who gave it 5 stars :confused::confused::confused:
     
  7. May 9, 2011 at 3:15 PM
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    x2
     
  8. May 9, 2011 at 3:17 PM
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    Bfoster133 [OP] If i asked my dad for money, He'd knock me out

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    ok so any inputs?
     
  9. May 9, 2011 at 3:31 PM
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    i understand it is a lift
     
  10. May 9, 2011 at 3:35 PM
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    x2 on what KPT says. at 2.5 you MIGHT need UCA's. All depends on the individual truck. Some do, some dont. Thats why I went with 1.75" and the rear spring TSB which is about an 1". You might want to look into if the rear spring TSB is out there for the '11s. If so, its a free rear lift and will improve the ride and load capacity of your truck.
     
  11. May 9, 2011 at 3:37 PM
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    Bfoster133 [OP] If i asked my dad for money, He'd knock me out

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    what would indicate if i need the new uca's? just the angle of them when the lift is installed?
     
  12. May 9, 2011 at 3:38 PM
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    The alignment shop won't be able to get you in spec.
     
  13. May 9, 2011 at 3:44 PM
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    For a minute, I thought you had measured your truck. And were telling us you had the eleven foot long version, as in whether it was short or longbed. And then I wondered how you chopped the bed to get it to eleven feet, but didn't add a lift yet! :p
     
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    :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
     
  15. May 9, 2011 at 7:32 PM
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    Your just a rahtard if you thought all of that instead it was a 2011 model..

    Just sayin.
     
  16. May 9, 2011 at 7:34 PM
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    "Your" just a "rahtard" if you don't know the difference between "you're" and "your", chief. ;-)
     
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    and your a dumbass for not knowing how to spell "retard" correctly.
     
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  19. May 12, 2011 at 11:02 AM
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    since when did "thread" have a capitol "A"?
     
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