3" Lifts

So looking at doing RoughCountry 3" suspension lift for my 2011 what are peoples opinions on it? anyone running it personally?

 

If you want a lift on a budget I recommend this:http://www.headstrongoffroad.com/store/p227/Coil/Blistein_5100_Kit_(HS05BK-1).html

Way better in the long run.

 

Don't have them on mine. Why are you picking Rough Country?

 

I have run it on my truck for over a year. No problems, and I am happy with it.

 

I'm running it on mine. No problems, but with that said, I'm replacing it. It was a temporary purchase for me with the intention to replace from the beginning.

 

ok that's good to hear, its gonna be temporary for the next few years for me and most of my driving is on road minus a hand full of days I go way back trails to go hunting

 

Got ya. I am just getting in to the suspension upgrade world myself, my reason for asking.

 

I was looking at RC because of price and ease of instillation, also haven't read a bad review about it yet...which I find suspicious
http://www.roughcountry.com/toyota-suspension-lift-kit-745n2.html

 

I'm in the same boat, this will be my first lift and I want to do it myself so I'm double and triple checking stuff before I pull the trigger on it

 

Watch what tire size you run with it too. It creates a steep angle on your UCA being 3" as well (I got aftermarket TC UCAs). With my 285/70/17s on the stock sport wheels I had to put spacers on to keep the tires from rubbing on the UCAs. You can see the things I've done on my build (in my sig).

 

^THIS^ I've heard pro comp can be a little more stiff? No experience with it just what I've researched. I'm sure it would be fine but this kit is VERY smooth and rides better than stock. Especially if you're doing mostly road driving.

 

I can see how the price tag is appealing, but a couple hundred more, you'll get a kit that will ride way better off/on the road. Just my 2 Cents, and many here I'm sure will support the use the 5100's over RC any day.

 

running the 285's did you have to do a CMC after putting spacer in? If I go that big I'm gonna drop to a 16x8 rim with a 4.5" backspace and do a 285/75/r16

 

I honestly don't understand the options that are associated with picking different coil's or rear lift, if you can explain what each of those options get me, or where to look up the info I would be more interested

 

No, I didn't have to do a CMC. No cutting at all. I removed my fender flares and inner fenders for personal preference.

 

different coils will get you different height depending on the model truck you have, and if you're running any additional weight up front.
884's if you're single/access cab.885's are what a lot of guys run with double cabs. 887's if you have armor.

For the rear, you'll need an AAL to get to the height you want. 3-leaf AAL tend to ride a bit smoother over a single AAL.

Shoot over a message to Marie with Headstrong, and she'll get you setup with everything you need to get the height and ride you want.

 

I just looked it up, for the extra 400 it would cost just to get the parts for the single AAL I'm gonna have to think about if its worth the extra money for the time being, I would like the better on/off road ride but that's a decent amount difference

 

How many mpg you still getting after putting on that extra tire? I do a decent portion of highway driving

 

I think this is probably the best introductory lift that provides performance improvements. Plenty of cheap options out there but you get what you pay for. There's suspension group buys going on right now if you want to go that route too.

Personally, I'm waiting for the bilstein buy. I'm looking at the 6112's and 5160's with a 3-leaf AAL. Would get me right around 2.5" which is perfect because I'm not looking to add UCAs. Maybe down the road I might.

 

oh boy.
Are you ready?