3 inch lift

TommyTaco · 08-13-2007, 01:23 PM

How much did you all pay. I got a quote yesterday for about 1600 parts and labor. Is this legit?

LQQKatmy06 · 08-13-2007, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TommyTaco

How much did you all pay. I got a quote yesterday for about 1600 parts and labor. Is this legit?

Ya thats about the going rate for a SKYJACKER. Buy a TOYTEC and do it yourself its not really that hard took me about 4 hrs. If you live close to me I'll help you.

reid · 08-13-2007, 11:42 PM

Toytec cost me $300 and installed it myself, not that hard. Best upgrade for the money you can do for your truck.

nd · 08-14-2007, 09:04 AM

I have the TRD so i wont be replacing the coils or shocks if when/if i get a lift. I will just use toytec's basic kit that sells for $210. after i get all the accesories (diff drop kit etc...) it should run me about 300 total, then i will instal it myself. 1600 sounds steep for just a 3"

rick · 08-14-2007, 09:43 AM

it probably utilizes front coil overs instead of coil spacers which are $800-1100

nd · 08-14-2007, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by rick

it probably utilizes front coil overs instead of coil spacers which are $800-1100

yeah but unless he is going to do alot of hardcore offroading his factory shocks work fine with toytec. No need to blow all that money unless he is really gonna put those heavy duty parts to use

TommyTaco · 08-14-2007, 10:20 AM

I don't plan on doing any extreme off roading. What do these kits include? What exactly are spacers? How big of a tire can I go with a 3 inch lift? Thanks for all of your help.

nd · 08-14-2007, 11:43 AM

if you go to toyteclifts.com you can check out everything that comes with these lifts. If you have the factory suspension you may want to go with the one that comes with OME springs, that set up runs you around $300. you will probably want to look at some of the options at the botom like the front differential drop kit etc.... things that will keep your angles as close to stock as possible to keep your joints from wearing. I think some people are running 33's with a three inch lift with minimal rubbing, but i plan on going with 32's. anyway, there are alot of people on this site that can give you more/better info than me. hopefully one of them will respond.

reid · 08-18-2007, 01:46 AM

The toytec lifts come with everything you need minus the tools. The front spacer lift is actually a set of aluminum blocks that compress your srings about 1.25" more than stock. They also come with a 0.75" spacer that moves your spring/strut setup lower. This 2" change close to your engine equals 3" at your tire. The add-a-leaf rear suspension lift is exactly that, an extra leaf spring that you add to the leaf pack with raises your rear 2". I have installed this kit as well as the 1" diff drop a few weeks ago. I have not yet had time to take pictures, but it will come soon.
I have just ordered 265/70/17 tires for mu truck. They are mickey thompsons and equal 31.9" I have heard that most people can run 32"tires with this lift, but 33"cause rubbing.
Be carefull which tires you order. 265/70/17 in another brand actually equal closer to 31" So if I chose that brand I could go up a size.

08-13-2007, 01:23 PM	#1
TommyTaco Member Joined: Apr 2007, #1275 Posts: 36	3 inch lift How much did you all pay. I got a quote yesterday for about 1600 parts and labor. Is this legit? __________________ 07 Impulse red Double cab SR5 V6 4.0L 4X4 Shortbed

08-13-2007, 11:42 PM	#3
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 cost me $300 and installed it myself, not that hard. Best upgrade for the money you can do for your truck. __________________ Reid

08-14-2007, 09:04 AM	#4
nd AKA: "The Velour Fog" Joined: Mar 2007, #1047 Location: Greenville, SC Age: 27 Gender: Female Posts: 7,122 07 TRD Off-Road 4x4 debadged 2007 Double Cab Automatic V6 De badged, 5100's, Black Toyota Baja wheels	I have the TRD so i wont be replacing the coils or shocks if when/if i get a lift. I will just use toytec's basic kit that sells for $210. after i get all the accesories (diff drop kit etc...) it should run me about 300 total, then i will instal it myself. 1600 sounds steep for just a 3" __________________ When life gives you lemons, just say 'Fuck the lemons,' and bail.

08-14-2007, 09:43 AM	#5
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...	it probably utilizes front coil overs instead of coil spacers which are $800-1100 __________________

08-14-2007, 10:20 AM	#7
TommyTaco Member Joined: Apr 2007, #1275 Posts: 36	I don't plan on doing any extreme off roading. What do these kits include? What exactly are spacers? How big of a tire can I go with a 3 inch lift? Thanks for all of your help. __________________ 07 Impulse red Double cab SR5 V6 4.0L 4X4 Shortbed

08-14-2007, 11:43 AM	#8
nd AKA: "The Velour Fog" Joined: Mar 2007, #1047 Location: Greenville, SC Age: 27 Gender: Female Posts: 7,122 07 TRD Off-Road 4x4 debadged 2007 Double Cab Automatic V6 De badged, 5100's, Black Toyota Baja wheels	if you go to toyteclifts.com you can check out everything that comes with these lifts. If you have the factory suspension you may want to go with the one that comes with OME springs, that set up runs you around $300. you will probably want to look at some of the options at the botom like the front differential drop kit etc.... things that will keep your angles as close to stock as possible to keep your joints from wearing. I think some people are running 33's with a three inch lift with minimal rubbing, but i plan on going with 32's. anyway, there are alot of people on this site that can give you more/better info than me. hopefully one of them will respond. __________________ When life gives you lemons, just say 'Fuck the lemons,' and bail.

08-18-2007, 01:46 AM	#9
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	The toytec lifts come with everything you need minus the tools. The front spacer lift is actually a set of aluminum blocks that compress your srings about 1.25" more than stock. They also come with a 0.75" spacer that moves your spring/strut setup lower. This 2" change close to your engine equals 3" at your tire. The add-a-leaf rear suspension lift is exactly that, an extra leaf spring that you add to the leaf pack with raises your rear 2". I have installed this kit as well as the 1" diff drop a few weeks ago. I have not yet had time to take pictures, but it will come soon. I have just ordered 265/70/17 tires for mu truck. They are mickey thompsons and equal 31.9" I have heard that most people can run 32"tires with this lift, but 33"cause rubbing. Be carefull which tires you order. 265/70/17 in another brand actually equal closer to 31" So if I chose that brand I could go up a size. __________________ Reid

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