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Lifting your truck! Things you need to know.

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by toku58, Jun 9, 2009.

  1. Mar 12, 2010 at 10:37 AM
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    Manwithoutaplan

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    Can you put like camburg UCA on a 6 inch procomp lift with coil overs?
     
  2. Mar 12, 2010 at 10:59 PM
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    ? about AAl's: where should I look to find more info on them? ie; pricing?
     
  3. Mar 14, 2010 at 9:23 AM
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  4. Jun 15, 2010 at 8:24 AM
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    21' TRD OffRoad 2" 887 OME on Bilstein 5100's. 285/70R17 General Grabbers G3 17x8.5" Icon TRD wheels (Gun metal gray) 4.75" BS
    You can; but I'd recommend the LR's because it's a more adjustable paltform. Because the Procomp DB lift has a greater range it's better to have something that can be adjusted.

    Check ToyTeclifts.com or Wheelers offroad they have very competitive pricing! Tell them you're from TW and they will cut you a deal!;)
     
  5. Jun 15, 2010 at 8:33 AM
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    So with my 6 inch Fabtech lift would you recommend me getting LR UCA?
     
  6. Jun 15, 2010 at 8:37 AM
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    Yes! I run them and the alignment shop can set my alignment to anything I ask.:thumbsup:
     
  7. Jun 15, 2010 at 8:38 AM
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    Toku! you are a life saver! i been asking people about it and i either get NO answer or "NO bc DB are designed to keep factory geometry"
     
  8. Jun 15, 2010 at 8:42 AM
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    21' TRD OffRoad 2" 887 OME on Bilstein 5100's. 285/70R17 General Grabbers G3 17x8.5" Icon TRD wheels (Gun metal gray) 4.75" BS
    LOL! NP!! Nothing you do to the truck keeps the factory Geometry!:rolleyes::D

    I basically know way to much about these trucks!
    Mostly trial and error method on my R&D, because like you I found that even the people that make the components for these trucks don't really understand it!:mad:

    Good Luck!
     
  9. Jun 15, 2010 at 8:42 AM
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  10. Jun 15, 2010 at 8:44 AM
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    btw glad to see you rep the 808 bruddah!
     
  11. Jun 15, 2010 at 8:47 AM
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    No idea why? You'd need to ask him what is the basis for that opinion.

    TC's I've found to have a short coming. They do not have a large enough misalignment spacer. They work good on 3" lifts. But can't take the different angles of the DB lifts.

    I have another post on CT that show spacer that I designed to fix that issue if you're currently running TC's.
    Maybe later when I get home I'll post pictures of it also.

    Good Luck!
     
  12. Jun 15, 2010 at 8:54 AM
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    Thanks! btw im originally from Hilo!
     
  13. Oct 3, 2010 at 7:50 PM
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    I'm looking to lift my 05 3" so this was a helpful thread. Thanks, pictures when completed.
     
  14. Feb 9, 2011 at 4:21 PM
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    great post
     
  15. Feb 9, 2011 at 5:29 PM
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    IF YOU HAVE A REG CAB, FLIP THE REAR DRIVESHAFT OR YOU WILL GET VIBRATIONS AND NOISES! haha just had to add that.
     
  16. Mar 17, 2011 at 12:36 PM
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    Great post. Explains way more than I have found on my own.
     
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  17. Mar 17, 2011 at 7:11 PM
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    Just what I was looking for! Glad I didn't post a thread. lol
     
  18. Apr 28, 2011 at 1:23 PM
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    What is the minimum height that i would need to extend steering? how much of a lift can i do without really messing with the overall geometry?
     
  19. Apr 28, 2011 at 1:31 PM
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    None... sigh
    Great write up, thanks for taking the time to do it. Helps the FNGs like me.
     
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  20. May 4, 2011 at 10:30 AM
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    Does anyone have method racing wheels on their truck? Pics?
     

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