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Lift kits or leveling kits?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by CrayZTaco, Jun 26, 2017.

  1. Jun 26, 2017 at 11:37 PM
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    CrayZTaco

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    Alright guys what do yall think about lift kits and leveling kits in general? Who thinks either is better than the other and why? I just prettely much just want to learn more about both to pick the right one fo my truck!
     
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  2. Jun 26, 2017 at 11:47 PM
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    Halena Molokai

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    I think it's important (IMO) to keep the factory rake therefor I lifted and not leveled.$.02
     
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  3. Jun 27, 2017 at 5:59 AM
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    7r41lbr34k3r

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    Lift w/ factory rake maintained. Leveled, well, use it like an actual truck and it goes something like this ...

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    otherwise it does look pretty nice.
     
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  4. Jun 27, 2017 at 6:14 AM
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    Hank Heel

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  5. Jun 27, 2017 at 10:27 AM
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    I recommend a lift and keep the factory rake of about 1".
     
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  6. Jun 27, 2017 at 10:36 AM
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    marlinmonty

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    Folks have good things to say about a gal at Headstrong who seems to know her beeswax pretty well .
     
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  7. Jun 27, 2017 at 10:39 AM
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    coopcooper

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    BRO LEAN OR NOTHING
     
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  8. Jun 27, 2017 at 10:53 AM
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  9. Jun 27, 2017 at 10:55 AM
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    coopcooper

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    all jokes aside my buddies duramax had extreme bro lean cause he thought it was cool or some shit. felt like you were preparing for take off everytime you sat in the thing.
     
  10. Jun 27, 2017 at 10:56 AM
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    Yeah my buddies dirtymax has it too he's so butthurt lol. He made a few mistakes with his lift lol
     

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