Best option for 3" suspension lift on 01 Taco

FU_FJ · 10-16-2007, 01:05 PM

I have a 01 Taco 4dr 4x4 and it's stocker suspension sits a bit low for my tastes... what's a good affordable option to get some fift?

Thanks in advance!

2003greenbean · 10-16-2007, 01:09 PM

how much do you want to spend e-bay has pro-comp spacer for the front add a leaf fpr the rear for around 200$

FU_FJ · 10-16-2007, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2003greenbean

how much do you want to spend e-bay has pro-comp spacer for the front add a leaf fpr the rear for around 200$

I'd spend up to $1k installed or so...

humanoid · 10-16-2007, 11:18 PM

Aftermarket coilovers like SAWs, Donahoes, etc. for the front and AALs, shackles or new leaf packs for the rear.

2003greenbean · 10-17-2007, 06:39 AM

1k$ is that with new tires or just for the lift

FU_FJ · 10-17-2007, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2003greenbean

1k$ is that with new tires or just for the lift

That's lift only... for now i am going to run 265/75R16 Cooper Discoverys..

I dont need much lift, just something to give the truck a little more clearence.

nd · 10-17-2007, 09:23 AM

you can do that for a whole lot less than 1k

2003greenbean · 10-17-2007, 09:54 AM

265/75 16 should be stock size just get a spacer lift

FU_FJ · 10-17-2007, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2003greenbean

265/75 16 should be stock size just get a spacer lift

Recommendations/

humanoid · 10-17-2007, 05:12 PM

Spacer lift: Toytec or RevTec

FU_FJ · 10-22-2007, 12:53 PM

Well, i called around my town and several shops will install a Fabtech 3" suspension lift front and rear for $1200.

Anyone care to comment on the qualities of the Fabtech?

nd · 10-22-2007, 01:57 PM

I'm not sure why you would want to pay $1200 for a 3 in lift when you can pay less than $300 for the same size lift. are you planning on doing some really heavy off-roading? what is included in the fabtech? is it new shocks all the way around? You can get a good 6in lift for about the same price.

FU_FJ · 10-22-2007, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ndcouch

I'm not sure why you would want to pay $1200 for a 3 in lift when you can pay less than $300 for the same size lift. are you planning on doing some really heavy off-roading? what is included in the fabtech? is it new shocks all the way around? You can get a good 6in lift for about the same price.

yeah it seems to be a lot more than i wanted to pay.... i was thinking it should be about half that.

The Fabtech kit i was quoted was a 3.5" front kit and an add-a-leaf 2" kit for the rear with new Fabtech shocks.

nd · 10-22-2007, 03:33 PM

check out toyteclifts.com. for the 2nd gen tacos you can use the factory suspension, so the lift with the drop kit etc is under $300. i'm not sure if the 1st gen can use the factory shocks or not so you may have to upgrade the shocks, but it still shouldnt cost over 1k. check em out and read the FAQ section to see if you need new shocks.

Toy4Life · 10-22-2007, 04:55 PM

You would have to get new shocks, but the Toytec lift includes everything else. It's about $270 for the lift and another $30 for the diff. drop. Plus the cost for a re-alignment required after the lift is installed.

2003greenbean · 10-23-2007, 07:36 AM

look on line for prices dont call local shops

nd · 10-23-2007, 11:08 AM

definately shop online, shops will screw you over

Manofs · 10-25-2007, 09:24 PM

ndcouch, i was looking at this thread and you said something about a 3inch lift for about or less than 300 bucks, how is that. i really dont know much about suspensions so i am trying to learn more as i go. what/how is the done.

nd · 10-26-2007, 01:54 PM

go to www.toyteclifts.com You can get a lift for $209 and then some random other parts like a diff drop kit that will help keep the factory angles and it all adds up to around $300 if you get everything. just look around their site and use the FAQ section. you can email them directly if you have any questions. I'm definately getting the kit, but i may or may not wait till i'm out of warranty

350TacoZilla · 11-12-2007, 04:55 PM

i just did the 3" suspension lift on TacoZuki .. 3" ez-lift spacers in front and daystar shackles in rear..all alone and did install in driveway in about 2 hrs.. i would say best way to go would be get the full ezlift kit on ebay for like $150 that includes the spacers...pro-comp aal's..and diff drop.. can get shocks for around $60 for rear... where you located at? anyone of us that has done a lift should be able to help ya out if your near one of us (he he he i love volunteering other people) ... but seriously if your nearby I could lend a hand or drop it off and come back later LOL

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2003greenbean Carolina Alliance Costal Div Joined: Jan 2007, #672 Location: socaste,sc Age: 26 Posts: 916 03 trd 2003 Access Cab Manual 3.4 cold air intake, step bars, custom grill, 3in lift,12 in audiobahn sub, 285/75/16 procomp tires, 20% tint,	how much do you want to spend e-bay has pro-comp spacer for the front add a leaf fpr the rear for around 200$ __________________

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humanoid 867-5309 Joined: Jun 2007, #1932 Location: Sunny SoCal Age: 40 Gender: Male Posts: 1,183 I had a '99 Xtra Cab PreRunner SR5 V6 1999 Xtra Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 5VZ-FE deckplate mod, TrueFlow air filter w/ TrueFlow MIT, ScanGauge II	Aftermarket coilovers like SAWs, Donahoes, etc. for the front and AALs, shackles or new leaf packs for the rear. __________________ She's sold and gone for good...

10-17-2007, 06:39 AM	#5
2003greenbean Carolina Alliance Costal Div Joined: Jan 2007, #672 Location: socaste,sc Age: 26 Posts: 916 03 trd 2003 Access Cab Manual 3.4 cold air intake, step bars, custom grill, 3in lift,12 in audiobahn sub, 285/75/16 procomp tires, 20% tint,	1k$ is that with new tires or just for the lift __________________

10-17-2007, 09:23 AM	#7
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	you can do that for a whole lot less than 1k __________________ When life gives you lemons, just say 'Fuck the lemons,' and bail.

10-17-2007, 09:54 AM	#8
2003greenbean Carolina Alliance Costal Div Joined: Jan 2007, #672 Location: socaste,sc Age: 26 Posts: 916 03 trd 2003 Access Cab Manual 3.4 cold air intake, step bars, custom grill, 3in lift,12 in audiobahn sub, 285/75/16 procomp tires, 20% tint,	265/75 16 should be stock size just get a spacer lift __________________

10-17-2007, 05:12 PM	#10
humanoid 867-5309 Joined: Jun 2007, #1932 Location: Sunny SoCal Age: 40 Gender: Male Posts: 1,183 I had a '99 Xtra Cab PreRunner SR5 V6 1999 Xtra Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 5VZ-FE deckplate mod, TrueFlow air filter w/ TrueFlow MIT, ScanGauge II	Spacer lift: Toytec or RevTec __________________ She's sold and gone for good...

10-22-2007, 12:53 PM	#11
FU_FJ Member Joined: Aug 2007, #2487 Posts: 74 Toyota Whore!!! 2001 Double Cab Automatic 07 FJ Cruiser TRD SE 4x4, 01 Taco Dbl Cab SR5 TRD 4x4, 04 Celica w/Action Pkg, 97 4Runner LTD 4x4	Well, i called around my town and several shops will install a Fabtech 3" suspension lift front and rear for $1200. Anyone care to comment on the qualities of the Fabtech? __________________ Check my Gallery icon for a couple pix of my Toys!

10-22-2007, 01:57 PM	#12
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'm not sure why you would want to pay $1200 for a 3 in lift when you can pay less than $300 for the same size lift. are you planning on doing some really heavy off-roading? what is included in the fabtech? is it new shocks all the way around? You can get a good 6in lift for about the same price. __________________ When life gives you lemons, just say 'Fuck the lemons,' and bail.

10-22-2007, 03:33 PM	#14
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	check out toyteclifts.com. for the 2nd gen tacos you can use the factory suspension, so the lift with the drop kit etc is under $300. i'm not sure if the 1st gen can use the factory shocks or not so you may have to upgrade the shocks, but it still shouldnt cost over 1k. check em out and read the FAQ section to see if you need new shocks. __________________ When life gives you lemons, just say 'Fuck the lemons,' and bail.

10-22-2007, 04:55 PM	#15
Toy4Life Walking in shadows Joined: Aug 2007, #2566 Location: Slippery Rock, PA Age: 29 Posts: 3,373 Radiant Red 02 TRD Offroad 2002 Access Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 Toytec 3" Lift(TAC3-PC-1000), 1" diff. drop, Tacoma World sticker, gray wire mod, 15x8 black steel wheels, 33/10.5/15 BFG AT KO's, Hella 500's(cracked), K&N High Flow air filter, trash can tonneau cover, Manik Brush Guard(whenever I get the brackets[I'm impatiently waiting!])	You would have to get new shocks, but the Toytec lift includes everything else. It's about $270 for the lift and another $30 for the diff. drop. Plus the cost for a re-alignment required after the lift is installed. __________________

10-23-2007, 07:36 AM	#16
2003greenbean Carolina Alliance Costal Div Joined: Jan 2007, #672 Location: socaste,sc Age: 26 Posts: 916 03 trd 2003 Access Cab Manual 3.4 cold air intake, step bars, custom grill, 3in lift,12 in audiobahn sub, 285/75/16 procomp tires, 20% tint,	look on line for prices dont call local shops __________________

10-23-2007, 11:08 AM	#17
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	definately shop online, shops will screw you over __________________ When life gives you lemons, just say 'Fuck the lemons,' and bail.

10-25-2007, 09:24 PM	#18
Manofs Member Joined: Jun 2007, #1960 Location: San Antonio Tx Posts: 87	ndcouch, i was looking at this thread and you said something about a 3inch lift for about or less than 300 bucks, how is that. i really dont know much about suspensions so i am trying to learn more as i go. what/how is the done.

10-26-2007, 01:54 PM	#19
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	go to www.toyteclifts.com You can get a lift for $209 and then some random other parts like a diff drop kit that will help keep the factory angles and it all adds up to around $300 if you get everything. just look around their site and use the FAQ section. you can email them directly if you have any questions. I'm definately getting the kit, but i may or may not wait till i'm out of warranty __________________ When life gives you lemons, just say 'Fuck the lemons,' and bail.

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350TacoZilla Senior Member Joined: Sep 2007, #2767 Location: Clear Spring MD Posts: 797	i just did the 3" suspension lift on TacoZuki .. 3" ez-lift spacers in front and daystar shackles in rear..all alone and did install in driveway in about 2 hrs.. i would say best way to go would be get the full ezlift kit on ebay for like $150 that includes the spacers...pro-comp aal's..and diff drop.. can get shocks for around $60 for rear... where you located at? anyone of us that has done a lift should be able to help ya out if your near one of us (he he he i love volunteering other people) ... but seriously if your nearby I could lend a hand or drop it off and come back later LOL __________________ Yeah so I hacked up a toyota and put a chevy frame under it, does that make me a bad person? Yeah i guess your right......only one thing left to do......BANG!