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3" or 6" lift

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by JCollier, Jan 22, 2010.

  1. Jan 22, 2010 at 11:13 AM
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    JCollier

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    I am stupid when it comes to lifting a truck. I am trying to decide whether to go with a 3" toyotec or a 6" procomp. I will never get the truck offroad but i wont it to look nice but try to stay as close to the factory ride as i can. What kind of recommendations do yall have.
    Any opinions would be appreciated.
     
  2. Jan 22, 2010 at 11:14 AM
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    ColtsTRD

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    :facepalm: Did you search 1st? There's a thread just like this one. Same name and everything :laugh:

    3" FTW :)
     
  3. Jan 22, 2010 at 11:16 AM
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    paintdiddy

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  4. Jan 22, 2010 at 11:22 AM
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  5. Jan 22, 2010 at 11:22 AM
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  6. Jan 22, 2010 at 11:22 AM
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    No problemo
     
  7. Jan 22, 2010 at 11:32 AM
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    If you want to keep it close to factory ride, dont lift it. BUT you will get closer to factory ride with a 3" lift, and you dont have to cut your crossmember
     
  8. Jan 22, 2010 at 11:34 AM
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    but if your like me and want a big truck 6 inch procomp is nice. ( no its not a small weenie syndrome, the trails here would eat you alive with a 3 inch lift )
     
  9. Jan 22, 2010 at 12:48 PM
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    3" the 6" lifts look dumb on tacomas
     
  10. Jan 22, 2010 at 1:32 PM
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    haha, thats why i'm going the poor man route and just going long travel and not being a baller like you and buying a stage 1 $1500 spacer
     
  11. Jan 22, 2010 at 4:09 PM
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    cool, i wasn't trying to be a big dick, just stiring the pot. i will say though, you def have the best color of the new tacomas. some day when i buy a new tacoma that the color i want

    EDIT: i just saw that your wearing a cowboys sweatshirt in your pics, sorry my vikings had to beat you guys down last week and hurt keith brooking's feelings :D
     
  12. Jan 22, 2010 at 4:16 PM
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    i 2nd that too some guys i know 3inch works for them but 6 looks wayyy better
     
  13. Jan 22, 2010 at 4:24 PM
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    people like what they like... when in rome :D
     
  14. Jan 22, 2010 at 4:26 PM
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    when in rome get a 6inch lift and wheel it :D haha
     
  15. Jan 22, 2010 at 4:30 PM
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    i'll stick with my long travel plans thanks
     
  16. Jan 22, 2010 at 4:33 PM
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    im working on that too after i start working real estate and get some good sales my trucks going to the shop for a while
     
  17. Jan 22, 2010 at 5:09 PM
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    NICE!!! yeah, going LT takes alot of money, i've been saving for a while. you know what kit your gonna go with?
     
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    I thought that the 6 in lift kept the geometries closer to factory specs than the 3 in since you do drop the front diff. Correct me if i am wrong because i am debating the same, to go 3 or 6in.
     
  19. Jan 22, 2010 at 5:26 PM
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    3" coilover lift + Camburg Spindle 3" lift = 6" lift and it rides better than those junk 6" lift out there on the market
     
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    im not really sure yet but most likly TC up front
     

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