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Discussion in 'Suspension' started by YotaBoyz, Aug 21, 2012.

  1. Aug 21, 2012 at 6:39 PM
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    I have a 99 prerunner and I'm wanting to add some height to it. I want to be able to fit 33's and have it higher in the front, so it has a somewhat noticeable lean. Maybe like 4 (front) and 3 (rear)? Im trying to find this for a pretty good price and that wont ride too bad. I wont be doing much off roading at all. What do I do??:confused:
     
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  2. Aug 21, 2012 at 6:49 PM
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    I recommend Old Man Emu. Check out Downsouth Motorsports or Wheelers Off-Road. They are both very knowledgeable companies Maybe run nitrochargers w/881's and a trim packer in the front and a aal in the rear
     
    Max-4_Yota, Aug 21, 2012
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  3. Aug 22, 2012 at 6:51 PM
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    I just don't want to spend too much but I don't want it to be total crap. I'm trying to get the tires and lift at the same time.
     
    YotaBoyz, Aug 22, 2012
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  4. Aug 22, 2012 at 6:54 PM
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    well if your not doing much off roading just go spacer.
     
    Leoffensive, Aug 22, 2012
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  5. Aug 22, 2012 at 6:55 PM
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    No, don't go with a spacer lift....
     
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  6. Aug 22, 2012 at 6:56 PM
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    i think it wouldnt be that bad of an idea if he doesnt offroad much.
     
    Leoffensive, Aug 22, 2012
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  7. Aug 22, 2012 at 6:57 PM
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    The ride will go to shit even on pavement... He should go with 5100s with OME coils.
     
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  8. Aug 22, 2012 at 6:57 PM
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  9. Aug 22, 2012 at 6:59 PM
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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    Spacers are Ghetto. [​IMG]
     
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  10. Aug 22, 2012 at 7:01 PM
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    I heard spacers ride really bad?
     
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  11. Aug 22, 2012 at 7:02 PM
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    Yes, that's why you shouldn't get them. Stay far far away from them. If you are a budget, go with 5100s set them at 2.5" they will do the job :)
     
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  12. Aug 22, 2012 at 7:03 PM
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    Hard to get excited about 5100's and spending alot on a lift for a prerunner. Not many folks like the spacers tho.

    Im not the one to ask on how to's admittedly.

    33's with 4 cyl? Gonna be an issue? Something to look at. Just checkin yo.
     
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  13. Aug 22, 2012 at 7:05 PM
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    well i mentioned spacer lift on the grounds of what i highlighted on the OP

    it would be the cheapest route.

    if not then, id concur with krimson on the 5100's through Downsouth Motorsports or Wheelers Off-Road
     
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  14. Aug 22, 2012 at 7:07 PM
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    i currently have 5100's with stock sport coils set at 2.5 and they have been good for me so far through trail runs and in the desert.
     
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  15. Aug 22, 2012 at 8:15 PM
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    The 5100's are great but they only provide 2.5". I want it a little higher than that and idt that will be able to fit 33s

    A local guy offered to provide a 3" susp lift, install, alignment all for 500
     
    YotaBoyz, Aug 22, 2012
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  16. Aug 22, 2012 at 8:24 PM
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    you may need to look into new ucas if you go to 3 and above.

    im at 2.5 and ill need new ucas if i go higher.
     
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