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I need help buying a kit

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by DamnDaniel, May 5, 2016.

  1. May 5, 2016 at 11:56 AM
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    DamnDaniel

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    EDIT* Going for 3.5" now and picked new suspension system I might get, the link below.

    Hey TW, I've been doing a bit of reading and looking at other lifted Tacomas, and I've decided on going with a 3.5" lift the now

    I still barely know anything about the pieces and parts, but I won't be installing it so I just need help buying the right kit. I'm looking to get the job done right and not cause as much or any damage over time, and possibly improve any performance.
    My Tacoma is a 2015 PreRunner.

    Any links, tips, and advice are helpful.

    So far I've been looking at this kit,
    New link: http://iconvehicledynamics.com/shop...ota-tacoma-0-35-suspension-system-stage2.html
     
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  2. May 5, 2016 at 12:03 PM
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    Get a fab tech and you won't ragret it, not even 1 letter
     
  3. May 5, 2016 at 1:27 PM
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    It's certainly more expensive but why is fab tech a better choice?
     
  4. May 5, 2016 at 1:35 PM
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    He's messing with you. Don't go over 3". You will change your truck for the worse forever. Look at bilsteins 5100's or an OME kit. If you go above 2.5" you need uca's. If you have a couple grand to spend look at ICON, Kings or Fox. Search around on the forum this question gets asked 67 times a day and there is a lot of info out there.
     
  5. May 5, 2016 at 1:40 PM
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    Covered in stickers and chrome stick-ons for extra horse torques and foot powers. Icon sticker gets me tons of travel, dozens of milimeters.
  6. May 5, 2016 at 1:41 PM
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    ICON FTW
     
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  7. May 5, 2016 at 1:44 PM
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    Well it doesn't hurt to get extra help, I'm using a mobile view and I'm new to the forums, so it's a bit difficult to find the right answer.

    Also I'd like to know your reason for why you prefer a 3" over a 6"?
     
  8. May 5, 2016 at 1:45 PM
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    Covered in stickers and chrome stick-ons for extra horse torques and foot powers. Icon sticker gets me tons of travel, dozens of milimeters.
    Are you lifting purely for looks or performance?
     
  9. May 5, 2016 at 1:46 PM
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    Defiantly go with ICON if you want performance. The 6" is more of a "lift" for show.
     
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  10. May 5, 2016 at 1:49 PM
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    Give Micah down at DownSouth Motorsports a call. Actually, all the guys down there are great. They'll ask you what your plans are for your rig and won't bs you around.

    EDIT: mention you're a TW member and you'll get a discount. Good luck
     
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  12. May 5, 2016 at 1:52 PM
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    I missed that it was a prerunner. LT fo show....
     
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    Dont worry with all of our expert advise and your credit card you will have a rig ready for the baja 1000 by the end of the year!:mudding:
     
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    Covered in stickers and chrome stick-ons for extra horse torques and foot powers. Icon sticker gets me tons of travel, dozens of milimeters.
    "Buying a kit" sure leaves the gates open about budget and use purposes, right?! :bikewhoops:
     
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    If your 2wd, the spindle kit is much better then the 6" lift. Let me know if you have any specific questions. We sell all brands including Pro Comp :cool:
     
  16. May 5, 2016 at 1:55 PM
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    Yes, yes it does....
     
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  18. May 5, 2016 at 2:04 PM
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    I appreciate all the help so far, I'm trying to stay around $2.5k though so I have room for the labor work.

    Also I'm mainly going for show and as for performance I just don't want the ride to feel less smooth so to speak...
     
  19. May 5, 2016 at 2:07 PM
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    Covered in stickers and chrome stick-ons for extra horse torques and foot powers. Icon sticker gets me tons of travel, dozens of milimeters.
    So you want 6" of height just to look cool and you want it to ride smooth, but you don't wheel it and have no intention of offroading?
     
  20. May 5, 2016 at 2:07 PM
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    That 6" kit wont necessarily have a smooth ride either. The ICON set up is better overall on and off road.
     
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