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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by NomadicZ, Oct 7, 2018.

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  1. Oct 7, 2018 at 11:20 AM
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    Hey Taco World, I wanted to lift my 2017 TRD off road Tacoma with a kit that wont break the bank 2-3" max. I'm not a hardcore off road/overland type of person either. I do plan on camping and hitting the slopes more often though... Any recommendations?

    thank you guys!
     
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  2. Oct 7, 2018 at 12:11 PM
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    I'm in the same boat, I just went with a Revtek leveling kit. Made is so I could get 33" tires.

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    the_tacocamper, Oct 7, 2018
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  3. Oct 10, 2018 at 9:13 AM
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    what exact kit did you use?
     
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  4. Oct 10, 2018 at 9:31 AM
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    -Prinsu designs cab rack -Southern Style slimline bumper -Smittybuilt XRC 9500 lbs winch -Cascadia 4x4 flipster -CBI off road ditch might brackets -KChilite flex dual ditch lights -Mountain Hatch tailgate reinforcement -Cali Raised LED faux TRD Pro grille -Cali Rasied LED bed stiffeners -Cali Raised LED 25 degree sliders -RCI metal works bed rack -RCI front skid plate -CVT Mt. Shasta Rooftop tent -K&N cold air intake -Tinted windows 15% -Chrome deleted (emblems/bumper) -Full size spare -OEM bed mat -Maxxtraxx SUSPENSION: -ARB BP-51s suspension w/reservoirs -OME heavy duty dakars -OME heavy springs -BFGoodrich KO2 285/70r17 -Method Roost race wheels INTERIOR: -Marathon seat covers -Hondo Garage phone mount -Ram ball mounts -Ram squeeze mount -LED interior lighting -Attic by Blue Ridge Overland -Weathertech Floor mats -Tacoma red dash inlay CAMP GEAR -Tembo Tusk skottle -Front Runner wolf packs (2) -Ruger 10/22 breakdown rifle -Waterport pressurized water system -Yeti Panga 28 backpack w/dry sidekick -Yeti Panga 50 duffel bag -Yeti Roadie 20 cooler -Rtic 65 cooler -Fiskars chopping axe and hatchet -Hyke and Byke down sleeping bag -10x10 Coleman easy up -Coleman two burner stove FUTURE MODS: -GFC Camper #184 (mid February-March) -CBI Rear bumper w/tire swingout -Bed drawer system -Bed lighting system -Wilco Offroad spare tire bedrail mount
    the_tacocamper, Oct 10, 2018
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  5. Oct 10, 2018 at 10:53 AM
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    Did you have to trim anything to fit the 285s?
     
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  6. Oct 10, 2018 at 10:55 AM
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    Nope not trimming at all. I haven't rubbed at all yet but only done some mild offroading no wheeling or anything.
     
    the_tacocamper, Oct 10, 2018
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  7. Oct 13, 2018 at 9:14 AM
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    thank you! and yea that was my next question about the 285s!
     
    NomadicZ, Oct 13, 2018
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  8. Nov 9, 2018 at 10:32 AM
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    Stock suspension? Brake lines?
     
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  9. Nov 9, 2018 at 10:50 AM
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    Bought my 2018 TRD O/R 4x4 at the end of Sept. Took it to 4wheel Auto Parts and had the 2.25 Pro Comp front level with the front
    differential drop installed. The diff. drop is important to keep the cv joints at factory angle. I'm no pro at wheeling, just wanted something to be able to add some aggressive rubber when my stock tires finally wear out. Eventually may do a suspension lift, again nothing extreme, so I'm thinking 5100 Bilstiens all around just to level out and to not hamper the trucks ability stock.
    **EDIT** diff drop for 4 wheel drive models of course...
     
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    3 inch low range off road lift / level kit 255 85 16s20170827_144848.jpg
     
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  11. Nov 9, 2018 at 6:26 PM
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    Yep all stock, just added a spacer in the front suspension and a block in the back
     
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  13. Nov 9, 2018 at 6:48 PM
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    How do all these spacer lifts ride??
     
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    In my case, the 2.25 Pro comp front has felt pretty much like stock. This was what i was looking for when i took it to 4wheel auto parts and this kit is what the tech recomended. So far with nearly 3000 miles I've been happy.
     
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  17. Nov 15, 2018 at 6:38 AM
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    How much was that installed?
     
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  19. Jan 20, 2021 at 2:46 PM
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    How have the lifts and bigger tires affected y’all’s fuel mileage? Also how much of a Speedo error do the bigger tires like 33” cause?
     
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