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Best 3 inch suspension lift?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by tcboss, Sep 2, 2007.

  1. Sep 2, 2007 at 11:39 PM
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    tcboss

    tcboss [OP] Well-Known Member

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    3 in. Revtek Lift, 33 in. M/T Open Country's,
    what is the best 3 inch suspension lift

    and what is a good tire and rim package i can put on my 07 black access cab
    i prefer black rims
    but i dont know where to start on tires and rims for it tire rack doesnt have many options either...... i want offroading and offroad tires though
     
  2. Sep 3, 2007 at 2:44 AM
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    lineberw

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    There are several ones out there and which ones best is a matter of personal preference. For a three inch lift every kit out there is almost the same. They all have an add aleaf and a strut spacer be sure to get one with the differental drop. Some come with shocks. Tuff Country or Pro Comp are good in my opinion.
     
  3. Sep 3, 2007 at 5:46 AM
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    LQQKatmy06

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    06 SR5 V6 DC LB TRD Sport 4x4 AUTO. 3" TOYTEC 885 coils w/AALs, ALL-PRO UCAs, 285/70/17 NITTOs, KMC HOSS in BLACK
    I would go with TOYTEC, They build specifically for Toyotas.
     
  4. Sep 3, 2007 at 5:47 AM
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  5. Sep 3, 2007 at 7:33 AM
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    2 inch spacer in the front, and homemade add a leaf in the rear, billet grille, bull bar
    Def. Toytec
     
  6. Sep 3, 2007 at 7:44 AM
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    nceguystaco

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    ihave a 3" skyjacker lift from 4wheelonline.com and run 17x9 helo black maxx's with B.F. GOODRICH TIRES
     
  7. Sep 3, 2007 at 10:30 AM
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    tcboss

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    how come toytec is so much cheaper than like OME? because i was looking into getting a 3 inch OME lift and my local truck store priced it around 850.00
     
  8. Sep 3, 2007 at 10:53 AM
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    3 in. Revtek Lift, 33 in. M/T Open Country's,
    also the toytec lifts dont look as high as other lifts? idk if they all are the same but i wanna get the highest lift i can...im still determining on getting a 3 inch or 6 inch but theres quite a price difference in there.....
     
  9. Sep 3, 2007 at 12:52 PM
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    reid

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    You have to decide on a spacer lift or a suspencion lift. Spacers are cheaper, a front suspension lift is about 1000.00 for coil overs. Spacers are a couple hundred.
    Do you want just added height or a performance off road suspension lift? That will be where the price difference is.
     
  10. Sep 3, 2007 at 2:52 PM
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    DOINGTHATTHANG

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    I purchased a Toytec 3" lift with aal and carrier bearing shim kit. for $220.00 on Ebay.
     
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    LQQKatmy06

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    06 SR5 V6 DC LB TRD Sport 4x4 AUTO. 3" TOYTEC 885 coils w/AALs, ALL-PRO UCAs, 285/70/17 NITTOs, KMC HOSS in BLACK
    3"- 33" tires, 6"- 35" tires. With either lift you will have to run spacers or get new wheels to run larger tires. 33" tires are cheaper than 35", with 3" you can run stock shocks if you want, 6" new shocks all around. 3" most do-it yourselfers can do it, 6" most likely a pro will have to do it.
     
  12. Sep 4, 2007 at 4:07 PM
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    lineberw

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    Hey you can get a ProComp 3" lift/leveling kit for $181.00 shipped to your door. This comes with a differential drop, add a leaf in the rear, and front spacers.
     
  13. Sep 4, 2007 at 7:48 PM
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    tcboss

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    which is better the procomp or the toytec lift....i want it for looks and bigger tires + rims.....not for offroading
     
  14. Sep 4, 2007 at 7:53 PM
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    tcboss

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    3 in. Revtek Lift, 33 in. M/T Open Country's,
    on toyteclifts.com there are many options also for the 3 inch lifts with different spacers and shocks what not....which one is the best not the 1000 dollar ones though the just lower cheaper ones but not too cheap
     
  15. Sep 4, 2007 at 8:38 PM
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    It all depends on what you want to use your taco for? For driving around all day in the city, I don't know? If your going to use it for offroad or any loads, OME all the way.
     
  16. Sep 4, 2007 at 10:08 PM
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    I dont know if it makes a difference down the road, but some spacers are plastic and some are aluminum. I know the Toytec are aluminum.
     
  17. Sep 6, 2007 at 8:46 PM
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    tcboss

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    sounds like toytec is the best for your money then since im not using it for off roading...mainly for city cruising and getting around everyonce in a while i take it off road when we go hunting and fishing what not
     
  18. Sep 6, 2007 at 8:49 PM
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    I decided to go with the spacer lift as opposed to the new coils. I have heard that they will sag over time. the spacer lift actually compresses your stock coils more, making them even less likely to sag.
     
  19. Sep 6, 2007 at 9:09 PM
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    Bluestreak

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    I just put a revtek 3" suspension lift on my truck with blocks in the back, and the spacers up front. All drives, rides and 4 wheels well, no rubbing, Les Schwab Tire center sold and installed it and they dont put anything in without a gurantee and a warranty $450.00 installed and aligned. I put 285/70r/17 Dick Cepek Mountain cat off road tires on, its a little noisy going down the highway but i dont mind, i wanted an aggressive off road tire.
     
  20. Sep 7, 2007 at 11:30 PM
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    tcboss

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    3 in. Revtek Lift, 33 in. M/T Open Country's,
    does the lift and tires affect your speed? and acceleration? at all?
     

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