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Lifting my Tacoma. Help deciding between 3" and 6"???

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Jeffman1991, Oct 8, 2008.

  1. Oct 8, 2008 at 4:36 PM
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    Jeffman1991

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    Standard Profile Black Toolbox, Straight Pipes with Borla Tips, Secondary air filter removal, K&N Air Filter, CB Radio with 4 foot whip, 50 watt PA, two 8 inch JL Subwoofers, Pioneer Headunit, Jensen 400 watt speakers all around. 3 inch lift coming soon.
    I am either going to get the toytec aal and spacer lift. Or I found a Trailmaster 3 inch suspension and 3 inch body lift combo with a skid plate. Heres the link:

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TRAI...0257375522QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V#ht_5164wt_0

    The 3 inch lift will cost me $450 installed.
    The 6 inch combo will be $1000 installed.

    I thought about just getting a fabtech 6 inch lift, but that will run me $1850 installed. And I really don't want to spend that much unless I have to.

    I would run either 33 or 35 Pro Comp mud terrains and black and chrome steel procomp wheels. 4wheel parts in running a special.

    I have a 2008 Pre Runner 2wd TRD Sport.

    Which setup do you think I should do unless there is another option. Id really like to get 6 inches but not for alot. Lifting the rear is no problem (aal or blocks) but unfortunately ive been told 3 inches is the max in the front (coilovers or spacer).
     
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  2. Oct 8, 2008 at 4:58 PM
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    that 6" lift includes a 3" body lift. you might want to rethink that. if you can get the fabtech for $1850 installed that is a pretty good deal.
     
  3. Oct 8, 2008 at 5:08 PM
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    u can also get a 4" spindle lift for the prerunner
     
  4. Oct 8, 2008 at 5:14 PM
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    could you give me a link to that pindle lift
     
  5. Oct 8, 2008 at 5:23 PM
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    3” spacer lift, 285/75/17 KO2, Spidertrax 1.25” spacers
    Allied 4" Lift Spindle

    I would stay away from body lifts. They look terrible and require a lot of work.

    What kind of budget are you on?
     
  7. Oct 8, 2008 at 5:37 PM
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    Jeffman1991

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    Id like to stay under $2,000 lift, install, wheels and tires. Where can I buy the spindle lift? Allied doesn't sell it on their site.
     
  8. Oct 8, 2008 at 6:13 PM
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    I have no idea where to buy the Allied Spindles.

    Here is what I would do, if I was you: This will give you a full 3" lift and will give you a great ride. You will also have far better suspension travel compared to a spacer lift.
     
  9. Oct 8, 2008 at 7:16 PM
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    You can buy the spindles from Total Chaos and Camburg. Camburg is just finishing up their new spindle which is cheaper then the TC one and suppose to be better. If I remember right, Camburg bought out Allied Spindles to use as a base for their model but I might be wrong.

    Spindles are ment more for s Long Travel Suspension too. I have yet to see a truck with just spindles and stock suspension.
     
  10. Oct 8, 2008 at 8:34 PM
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    read this week allied is no longer around/in buisness.... just an fyi, not sure if its true or not, but i think it is true
     

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