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Affordable suspension lift for looks?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Mitchellwedd, Aug 7, 2017.

  1. Aug 7, 2017 at 9:23 AM
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    Mitchellwedd

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    Looking at doing a suspension lift for my tacoma what's the best option without spending a lot of money. I don't plan on doing any off-roading just want something for a better look
     
  2. Aug 7, 2017 at 9:27 AM
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    Trident904

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    2wd or 4wd?

    If 2wd, go with Maxtrac Spindles from @HeadStrong Off-Road with 5100s and your stock coils with an AAL and 5100s in the rear and at most a 1" block.

    If 4wd, 5100's and 888 coils up front and 5100's with AAL in the back.
     
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    This.
     
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  4. Aug 7, 2017 at 9:32 AM
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    Don't go with a spacer lift, you will hate the stiff ride.
     
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  5. Aug 7, 2017 at 9:32 AM
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    Do you have $1,000? if you don't, wait and save up for a minimum safe* aesthetic look.


    *Don't wreck the rest of your suspension for looks, or you'll be out 3-4x as much $ down the road when you have to replace all your other broken stuff.

    Minimum (IMO): Call Marie @HeadStrong Off-Road . She'll get you set up right with a functional and budget-friendly lift for your needs. But seriously, keep that $1,000 number in your head when all is said and done.
     
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    This. I did this for about a grand.

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  8. Aug 7, 2017 at 9:35 AM
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    What exactly is "that"?
     
  10. Aug 7, 2017 at 9:45 AM
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    FOX IFP 2.0, Light Racing UCA, Custom Swaybar links.

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    I use my rig to tow my Jeep to and from the trail. No sway, and can tow at 80 mph with no problems. I credit it to my setup and love the way it rides.

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  12. Aug 7, 2017 at 10:18 AM
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    Looks great. What did you do to the rear?
     
  13. Aug 7, 2017 at 10:22 AM
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    This. Bags, 1" block, FOX Resi and TSB springs. I carry a bunch of camping equipment when I travel. They are both just a couple of Toys.

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  14. Aug 7, 2017 at 10:26 AM
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    For what I do with my Truck, this is an awesome setup. I have towed from CA to UT at 80+. My truck is not a trail rig, it's a tow truck and gets me where I want to go wheeling at.

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  15. Aug 7, 2017 at 11:01 AM
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    Have a look at what I did forless than $800 in parts, less than $600 if you skip the ECGS bushing replacement. Bumps you up just under 2 inches and provides a decent ride.

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...00s-at-0-and-3-leaf-aal.502144/#post-15654631
     
  16. Aug 8, 2017 at 10:26 AM
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    We have serveral lift options available for your Tacoma. If you would like to go over which ones will be best for you just let me know :)

    Thank you so much guys you are awesome :headbang:
     

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