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What lift? decisions, decisions....

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by YeahYeah, Apr 7, 2011.

  1. Apr 7, 2011 at 6:07 PM
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    Hey, gonna get my lift here in a few weeks. Pretty damn stoked! But, what lift looks best and rides good on a 07 prerunner access cab? I am thinking 3".
     
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  2. Apr 7, 2011 at 7:22 PM
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  3. Apr 7, 2011 at 7:25 PM
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  4. Apr 7, 2011 at 7:49 PM
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    +hp, lifted, lights, dif breather mod, debadged, shorty antenna...
    how are spindles compared to the coilovers? more stiff? or do you need to get new coilovers w/ the spindles in order to achieve lift?
     
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  5. Apr 7, 2011 at 7:50 PM
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    Spindles do not change the ride at all. All they do is move the wheel hub down. You still use your stock shocks and springs.
     
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  6. Apr 7, 2011 at 7:52 PM
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    +hp, lifted, lights, dif breather mod, debadged, shorty antenna...
    ^^ oh okay thanks i was always wondering... hmm maybe i shouldve went with spindles.. :rolleyes:
     
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  7. Apr 7, 2011 at 7:53 PM
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    If it makes you feel better they cost about a grand......
     
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  8. Apr 7, 2011 at 7:58 PM
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    +hp, lifted, lights, dif breather mod, debadged, shorty antenna...
    lol, you know of any companys that make for 1st gens?
     
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  9. Apr 7, 2011 at 7:59 PM
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    i cant find lift spindles for first gens...:confused:
     
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  10. Apr 7, 2011 at 8:01 PM
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    I do not.
     
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  11. Apr 7, 2011 at 8:03 PM
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    lol damn....
     
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  12. Apr 7, 2011 at 9:33 PM
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    What is your goal?
    Spindles are O.K. but why not LT?
    Is it just for looks?
    Does your area have reconstruction regulations?
    What size tires are you trying to run?
     
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  13. Apr 9, 2011 at 5:16 PM
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    Not for looks as much. I want it to look good but I love offroading, period. Mud, snow, sand, anything. I want a suspension that will take a beating and keep me going, smoothly.
     
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