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To Lift Or Not To Lift

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by drp.deluxe, Jan 8, 2018.

  1. Jan 10, 2018 at 12:54 PM
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    Friedtacolover

    Friedtacolover Well-Known Member

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    my build tread: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/socal-no-shame-poser-build.513084/
    Leveling kit is fine for 1.5”. You will need to trim and chop to get 33’s in. Most do a 2” lift either bilsteins or ome for around 1300$. After that price is your limit. A full lift i feal is best bet over leveling kit for an extra 500$ or so
     
  2. Jan 10, 2018 at 12:55 PM
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    rlx02

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    I borrowed them from a buddy. Apparently they're just OEM spare tire wheels. I liked the way they looked so much I wanted wheels that looks some what similar, without going for the mickey-thompson style look.

    What I have on now. Need some 35"s now though lol.

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  3. Jan 10, 2018 at 12:55 PM
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    Friedtacolover

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    my build tread: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/socal-no-shame-poser-build.513084/
    I did not need uca’s with a 1.75” front level on my 15’ sport. I absolutely needed them with my 3” on my 16’. I tried to do without but steering was sketchy
     
  4. Jan 10, 2018 at 1:25 PM
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    Doggman

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    I'm with the stay stock height but upgrade crowd. I went with Kings 265 kbro2s and new wheels. You get like 95+% of the performance of the 3" 285 setup at half the cost and minus all the issues you have to deal with when going up and fitting 285s.
     
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  5. Jan 10, 2018 at 1:27 PM
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    drp.deluxe

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    Did you have to replace the UCA's with that?
     
  6. Jan 10, 2018 at 1:27 PM
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    nope
     
  7. Jan 10, 2018 at 1:30 PM
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    Like, so many.
    That's exactly what I did. I got a level kit from @HeadStrong Off-Road. It added about an inch to the front and it is almost level with the back, looks great. I obviously needed an alignment, but it feels exactly the same.
     
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  8. Jan 10, 2018 at 6:28 PM
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    thumpertx

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    I have to say, I like the way those steelies look also. In fact, on a Quicksand Taco, they would look way better than my factory rims.
     
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  9. Jan 10, 2018 at 6:35 PM
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    Did you have any issues with your needle bearing?
     
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  10. Jan 10, 2018 at 7:40 PM
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    rlx02

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    Nope. It was at about 1.5" initially now it's a little over 2". No vibes so far *knock on wood*.
     
  11. Jan 12, 2018 at 9:18 PM
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    Is this truck with 255/85/16 on stock OR wheels and stock suspension?
     
  12. Jan 12, 2018 at 9:23 PM
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    Also determine how much you actually wheel as the cheaper bilstein 6112/5160 with new wheels and tires still runs around $4k after installation.
     
  13. Jan 12, 2018 at 11:18 PM
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    Up from 265-70-16 to 265-75-16 and a set of Sumosprings to help carry the shell and 300lb trailer tongue weight.
     
  14. Jan 12, 2018 at 11:54 PM
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    It is.
     
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  15. Jan 13, 2018 at 8:23 AM
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    Any modifications or trimming necessary for fitment? It looks real good with that setup
     
  16. Jan 26, 2018 at 12:43 AM
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    Nice truck.
    What is your front lift?
     
  17. Jan 26, 2018 at 2:17 AM
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    TRD grill, TRD air intake, TRD fog lights, 3" lift, 33" Ridge Grapplers, 18" Fuel Trophy wheels. MBRP cat back. BestTop
    I have a 3" lift and 32" Ridge Grapplers, No rubbing and I love the look. Don't really go crazy off-road but lots of dirt roads and trails to go fishing. I'm very happy with the ride , a little more stiff than stock but totally worth it. Rims are 0 offset.20171022_170441.jpg
     
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  18. Apr 27, 2019 at 11:26 PM
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    go for the lift!! ;-) 2.5 Kings, TC UCA, OME HD Leafs 35sIMG_7437.jpg VOLK TE37x -20 315/75/16
     
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  19. Apr 27, 2019 at 11:37 PM
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    Ofcourse lift!
     
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  20. Apr 27, 2019 at 11:51 PM
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    second hand lift, fuzzy dice
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