lift kit??

SLOTaco · 07-14-2007, 12:59 PM

The Toytec sight says its ok to use stock front and rear shocks, but I was still a little sketchy on that as well, so I called them and a few other places. I talked to the actual service technicians at Toytec, and at Wheeler's Off Road. Both places say stock shocks are perfectly fine on 2nd gen tacoma's but not on 1st gen. If you have the trd bilstien shocks they are very high quality and I wouldn't change them.

reid · 07-17-2007, 02:06 AM

Does that go for all 07 tacomas. I have an 07 v6 sr5 but not the trd. Do you know it these shocks would work as well?

nd · 07-17-2007, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reid

Does that go for all 07 tacomas. I have an 07 v6 sr5 but not the trd. Do you know it these shocks would work as well?

according to toytech's site they work "exceptionally" well

tacoGrande · 07-17-2007, 10:17 AM

I put a 3" Rev Tek spacer lift on mine which comes with 1 1/2" or 1 1/4" blocks on the back and didn't need to switch the shocks out. Found it for $350. Stock ride was unaffected. Make sure if you do a spacer lift that the spacers are split on the top and bottom of the front coils, I've heard bad things about kits that are not set up that way

reid · 07-17-2007, 04:05 PM

I have heard that if you do not change the shocks, the springs will sag over time has anyone experinced this?

TacoMachine · 07-17-2007, 06:00 PM

I'm new at this stuff, I recently sold my car and got an 05 Tacoma Prerunner. Are lift kits for trucks bad for the suspension like lowering springs on a car?

SLOTaco · 07-18-2007, 12:18 AM

If you buy a quality kit and install the right parts it shouldn't be harder on any of your front end components. I've heard that the spacer kit wont cause sag of springs, but he old man emu springs sag over time, don't know if its true, but for $140 for a set, you can replace them when they do.

reid · 07-18-2007, 03:03 AM

So.. the spacer kit is cheaper, and the springs wont sag because the original springs are used and are not compressed any more than when originally installed. But the OME spring kit is more expensive, might sag ( I have heard of this a couple of times) and will stiffen up the front suspension because the springs are longer and are therefore compressed more when you put them in. I thought about maybe using the 885 springs from Toytec instead of their 884 springs to try to eliminate the sag, but I am leaning towards cheap and worry free spacers now.

TacoMachine · 07-18-2007, 03:51 PM

How's the RevTek lift?

tacoGrande · 07-18-2007, 04:53 PM

I put a Rev Tek 3" spacer lift on mine 6 months ago. Real happy with it. It's a good way to go for an easy lift that doesn't change much about the stock suspension other than the height.

bagman89 · 07-24-2007, 11:38 PM

Does anyone have the toytec 3" lift with the new coil springs rather than the
spacer. Hows the ride compared to stock. Is it as plush? Looking for a plush 3" ride not stiff ride. Also is the toytec kit a DYI in your garage. Do you need any special tools, spring compression etc... Many of the kits advertise that you can install them with basic hand tools. I'm a novice so any help, opinions, install tricks, anything and/or your opinions as to who makes the best 3" kit available would be appreciated

stackyochips26 · 07-24-2007, 11:53 PM

I recently bought the 3 inch toytect with the front spacer and the rear aals

I was considering doing it myself but i didn't want to risk messing anything up so i forker over $300 dollars for the install and alignment to one of the shops near me

The ride is a bit stiffer but nothing i'd complain about or even notice for the most part

Over all i was quite satisfied with it

If you want to see pix check out my car domain!

TacoMachine · 08-07-2007, 01:08 AM

Anybody have the Pro Comp lift? If you do, how does it ride?

reid · 08-07-2007, 06:56 PM

I just installed the ToyTec lift last weekend. I did it myself. You only need baisc handtools, except for the spring compressor. They range from $25-$150 dollars for a home garage style one. I have built and worked on motorcycles for many years but have limited experience with cars or trucks. I have never worked with the suspension components. It took me 5 hours to do the front spacers and 4 to do the add-a-leafs. Anyone with more experience and a garage could do it faster. I did it on the street in front of my house. THe instructions are pretty good. If you dont have a spring compressor you could do all of the other work and take your springs to a shop and have them put in the spacers. I did that and they only charged me $40. Ill make a new post when I get some pictures later in the week about my experience with this kit. I also did the 1"diff drop. Takes 15 min, probably a good idea.Only $20.

rick · 08-07-2007, 07:35 PM

what lift? how high front and back? and does your truck sit level? thanx

rick · 08-07-2007, 07:40 PM

nice truck btw stack. perfect

reid · 08-07-2007, 11:27 PM

ToyTec 3"spacer lift on the front and 2"add-a-leaf in the back.
The rear sits a little higher. BUT this is the way that it looks best. Because I installed the front first I actually measured the distance from the top of the tire to the bottom of the fender flare, front and back. With just the front spacer lift and rear left stock the truck actually has the same lift front and back. It does sit level. But it looks like CRAP.
Our trucks are not designed to look good level. Despite actually being level, it looked like the front of the truck was higher. It is just the design of the body.
After installing the rear 2"lift it looks awsome. Way better, I am very happy with the lift.
I still have to update my picture.

07-14-2007, 12:59 PM	#21
SLOTaco Senior Member Joined: Jun 2007, #1950 Location: Central Coast, California Age: 27 Posts: 184	The Toytec sight says its ok to use stock front and rear shocks, but I was still a little sketchy on that as well, so I called them and a few other places. I talked to the actual service technicians at Toytec, and at Wheeler's Off Road. Both places say stock shocks are perfectly fine on 2nd gen tacoma's but not on 1st gen. If you have the trd bilstien shocks they are very high quality and I wouldn't change them. __________________ I feel like I'm taking crazy pills!

07-17-2007, 02:06 AM	#22
reid Senior Member Joined: May 2007, #1645 Location: Vancouver BC Canada Posts: 260 2007 V6 Access Cab 2007 Access Cab Manual V6 4.0L Magna Flow stainless cat-back, 3" Toytec Lift, 32" Mickey Thompsons	Does that go for all 07 tacomas. I have an 07 v6 sr5 but not the trd. Do you know it these shocks would work as well? __________________ Reid

07-17-2007, 10:17 AM	#24
tacoGrande Junior Member Joined: Jul 2007, #2111 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 15 06' Lifted 4x4 2006 Double Cab Manual 4.0 V6 3" Revtek lift, 33x12.50x17 Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ mud tires, Painted Stock TRD Sport wheels, 1" billet aluminum wheel spacers, Removed mud flaps, Painted grill emblem	Rev TeK kit I put a 3" Rev Tek spacer lift on mine which comes with 1 1/2" or 1 1/4" blocks on the back and didn't need to switch the shocks out. Found it for $350. Stock ride was unaffected. Make sure if you do a spacer lift that the spacers are split on the top and bottom of the front coils, I've heard bad things about kits that are not set up that way

07-17-2007, 04:05 PM	#25
reid Senior Member Joined: May 2007, #1645 Location: Vancouver BC Canada Posts: 260 2007 V6 Access Cab 2007 Access Cab Manual V6 4.0L Magna Flow stainless cat-back, 3" Toytec Lift, 32" Mickey Thompsons	I have heard that if you do not change the shocks, the springs will sag over time has anyone experinced this? __________________ Reid

07-18-2007, 12:18 AM	#27
SLOTaco Senior Member Joined: Jun 2007, #1950 Location: Central Coast, California Age: 27 Posts: 184	If you buy a quality kit and install the right parts it shouldn't be harder on any of your front end components. I've heard that the spacer kit wont cause sag of springs, but he old man emu springs sag over time, don't know if its true, but for $140 for a set, you can replace them when they do. __________________ I feel like I'm taking crazy pills!

07-17-2007, 06:00 PM	#26
TacoMachine Junior Member Joined: Jul 2007, #2126 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 4	I'm new at this stuff, I recently sold my car and got an 05 Tacoma Prerunner. Are lift kits for trucks bad for the suspension like lowering springs on a car?

07-18-2007, 03:03 AM	#28
reid Senior Member Joined: May 2007, #1645 Location: Vancouver BC Canada Posts: 260 2007 V6 Access Cab 2007 Access Cab Manual V6 4.0L Magna Flow stainless cat-back, 3" Toytec Lift, 32" Mickey Thompsons	So.. the spacer kit is cheaper, and the springs wont sag because the original springs are used and are not compressed any more than when originally installed. But the OME spring kit is more expensive, might sag ( I have heard of this a couple of times) and will stiffen up the front suspension because the springs are longer and are therefore compressed more when you put them in. I thought about maybe using the 885 springs from Toytec instead of their 884 springs to try to eliminate the sag, but I am leaning towards cheap and worry free spacers now. __________________ Reid

07-18-2007, 03:51 PM	#29
TacoMachine Junior Member Joined: Jul 2007, #2126 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 4	How's the RevTek lift?

07-18-2007, 04:53 PM	#30
tacoGrande Junior Member Joined: Jul 2007, #2111 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 15 06' Lifted 4x4 2006 Double Cab Manual 4.0 V6 3" Revtek lift, 33x12.50x17 Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ mud tires, Painted Stock TRD Sport wheels, 1" billet aluminum wheel spacers, Removed mud flaps, Painted grill emblem	I put a Rev Tek 3" spacer lift on mine 6 months ago. Real happy with it. It's a good way to go for an easy lift that doesn't change much about the stock suspension other than the height.

07-24-2007, 11:38 PM	#31
bagman89 Junior Member Joined: Jul 2007, #2197 Posts: 1	Does anyone have the toytec 3" lift with the new coil springs rather than the spacer. Hows the ride compared to stock. Is it as plush? Looking for a plush 3" ride not stiff ride. Also is the toytec kit a DYI in your garage. Do you need any special tools, spring compression etc... Many of the kits advertise that you can install them with basic hand tools. I'm a novice so any help, opinions, install tricks, anything and/or your opinions as to who makes the best 3" kit available would be appreciated

07-24-2007, 11:53 PM	#32
stackyochips26 Junior Member Joined: Jun 2007, #1836 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 19	I recently bought the 3 inch toytect with the front spacer and the rear aals I was considering doing it myself but i didn't want to risk messing anything up so i forker over $300 dollars for the install and alignment to one of the shops near me The ride is a bit stiffer but nothing i'd complain about or even notice for the most part Over all i was quite satisfied with it If you want to see pix check out my car domain! __________________ Modified Black 06 Access Cab Tacoma, 4WD, Sport. CAR DOMAIN (Check it out my mods, pics, and rate me!)

08-07-2007, 01:08 AM	#33
TacoMachine Junior Member Joined: Jul 2007, #2126 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 4	Anybody have the Pro Comp lift? If you do, how does it ride?

08-07-2007, 06:56 PM	#34
reid Senior Member Joined: May 2007, #1645 Location: Vancouver BC Canada Posts: 260 2007 V6 Access Cab 2007 Access Cab Manual V6 4.0L Magna Flow stainless cat-back, 3" Toytec Lift, 32" Mickey Thompsons	I just installed the ToyTec lift last weekend. I did it myself. You only need baisc handtools, except for the spring compressor. They range from $25-$150 dollars for a home garage style one. I have built and worked on motorcycles for many years but have limited experience with cars or trucks. I have never worked with the suspension components. It took me 5 hours to do the front spacers and 4 to do the add-a-leafs. Anyone with more experience and a garage could do it faster. I did it on the street in front of my house. THe instructions are pretty good. If you dont have a spring compressor you could do all of the other work and take your springs to a shop and have them put in the spacers. I did that and they only charged me $40. Ill make a new post when I get some pictures later in the week about my experience with this kit. I also did the 1"diff drop. Takes 15 min, probably a good idea.Only $20. __________________ Reid

08-07-2007, 07:35 PM	#35
rick ` Joined: Mar 2007, #993 Location: sw florida Gender: Male Posts: 1,297 big tires and flashy rims 2007 Double Cab Automatic V6 another lifted taco, bilsteins (4), flowmaster40, afe drop in, lowpro toybox, etc...	what lift? how high front and back? and does your truck sit level? thanx __________________

08-07-2007, 07:40 PM	#36
rick ` Joined: Mar 2007, #993 Location: sw florida Gender: Male Posts: 1,297 big tires and flashy rims 2007 Double Cab Automatic V6 another lifted taco, bilsteins (4), flowmaster40, afe drop in, lowpro toybox, etc...	nice truck btw stack. perfect __________________

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08-07-2007, 11:27 PM	#37
reid Senior Member Joined: May 2007, #1645 Location: Vancouver BC Canada Posts: 260 2007 V6 Access Cab 2007 Access Cab Manual V6 4.0L Magna Flow stainless cat-back, 3" Toytec Lift, 32" Mickey Thompsons	ToyTec 3"spacer lift on the front and 2"add-a-leaf in the back. The rear sits a little higher. BUT this is the way that it looks best. Because I installed the front first I actually measured the distance from the top of the tire to the bottom of the fender flare, front and back. With just the front spacer lift and rear left stock the truck actually has the same lift front and back. It does sit level. But it looks like CRAP. Our trucks are not designed to look good level. Despite actually being level, it looked like the front of the truck was higher. It is just the design of the body. After installing the rear 2"lift it looks awsome. Way better, I am very happy with the lift. I still have to update my picture. __________________ Reid