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RCD 4.5 vs 3" other lift

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by 2009tacomav6, Mar 11, 2009.

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Is the 4.5 RCD worth the high cost ($2100) vs a 3" ($400)

  1. 3 inches is perfect for the look and upsizing

    173 vote(s)
    41.9%

  2. 3 inches is a better value than a 4.5

    72 vote(s)
    17.4%

  3. 4.5 kit is cool but not sure its worth the money

    127 vote(s)
    30.8%

  4. 4.5 + kits are not worth the cash if not off roading

    41 vote(s)
    9.9%
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  1. Jan 13, 2011 at 4:29 PM
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    NoMallCrawlTaco

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    NoMallCrawlTaco © "HELL FUCK YEAH!" © COPYRIGHT FOR MY PROTECTION!

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    uh, sorry, CAMBURGS for the win Alex!

    DING, DING, DING!
    YOU ARE CORRECT AND YOU WIN!

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    NoMallCrawlTaco, Jan 13, 2011
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  2. Jan 14, 2011 at 6:00 AM
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    I have the RCD Kit and will be installing next week. I will post my review. I don't see why everyone says it is to high. $1800 for the kit. That was tax and shipping. A good 3" kit is every bit of that if not more. I am having my local Toyota shop install for $550 including alignment. I will keep you updated on how I like the kit.
     
    arrowthrower, Jan 14, 2011
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  3. Jan 23, 2011 at 10:12 AM
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    Yep.
    where did you get it at that price?
     
    MY50cal, Jan 23, 2011
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  4. Jan 24, 2011 at 7:17 AM
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  5. Feb 3, 2011 at 6:47 AM
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    Yeah where did you get that at for that price ??? 1,800 plus ship ??? I'll pay that now tell where at ???
     
    K1992f, Feb 3, 2011
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  6. Feb 3, 2011 at 6:56 AM
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    I see it now. I have one thing about this lift what this I here people talking about svc or something like that it won't work. I have a 09 trd sport with the rcd work on my truck ??
     
    K1992f, Feb 3, 2011
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  7. Feb 3, 2011 at 8:36 AM
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    RCD states that there is a possibility that you may need to have the VSC
    re-calibrated
    by a Toyota Dealership. Thats what rcd just sent to me by email ...
     
    K1992f, Feb 3, 2011
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  8. Feb 5, 2011 at 10:47 AM
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    I didn't think Toyota would put this lift when you have to cut the frame didn't think a dealership be cool with that.
     
    K1992f, Feb 5, 2011
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  9. Feb 8, 2011 at 11:38 AM
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    Not an issue at all. In fact there were Toyota engineers there that day who looked the lift over. They were very impressed.
     
    arrowthrower, Feb 8, 2011
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  10. Feb 8, 2011 at 4:01 PM
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    Thats cool for you but not me. I called my dealership and they ask what kind it was so I told them. And they said call me back and they did but told me sense they would have to do some fabrication they won't do it. Bullshit. I just want it dune right
     
    K1992f, Feb 8, 2011
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  11. Feb 9, 2011 at 9:14 AM
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    I guess some dealerships are different from others. They are installing my JVC DVD/Nav system today. Also taking care of the churping noise from the A/C!!! Good luck with the install. I would make sure the shop you choose has done lifts before and has references.
     
    arrowthrower, Feb 9, 2011
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  12. Feb 9, 2011 at 11:09 AM
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    The rcd lift sounds better but is there any cutting or welding when instaling it?
     
    snow dude, Feb 9, 2011
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  13. Feb 9, 2011 at 11:52 AM
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    you have to cut the cross member if you have a 4x4
     
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  14. Feb 9, 2011 at 2:52 PM
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    would you have to drill new holes for the new cross member after you cut the old one out.
     
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  15. Feb 9, 2011 at 3:03 PM
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    i never installed mine but i'm pretty you would have to drill holes for the new drop bracket and for one end of the torsion bars.
     
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  16. Feb 17, 2011 at 7:15 PM
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    yes... and also for the torsion bars
     
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  17. Feb 26, 2011 at 8:57 AM
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    IMO drop brackets are gay. long travel or stay under 3 inches
     
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  18. Feb 26, 2011 at 12:02 PM
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    I'm guessing that the travel with this kit is the same as stock, correct?
     
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  19. Apr 6, 2011 at 3:09 PM
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    On rcd web-site it says 5-6" ?? Is there some other options to make this lift higher if so please tell me what I'm missing thanks
     
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  20. Apr 6, 2011 at 4:09 PM
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    you can put bigger coils on. which im thinking about doing.
     
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