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Lift Kit Install - Boston

Discussion in 'North East' started by TheTacoAdventurer, Oct 26, 2018.

  1. Oct 26, 2018 at 9:22 AM
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    TheTacoAdventurer

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    Does anyone have recommendations on where to go to get an Icon Stage 4 lift kit installed on a 2018 Tacoma in or as close to Boston as possible? Also what to expect to pay for labor would be appreciated.

    Alternatively if someone knows what they are doing and wants to help after I get the kit, let me know. Sadly I dont have a garage so I'd have to find somewhere else to do it.
     
  2. Oct 26, 2018 at 9:36 AM
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  3. Oct 26, 2018 at 9:39 AM
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    Thanks for that lol. I don't really have much of one.
     
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  4. Oct 26, 2018 at 10:15 AM
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  5. Oct 26, 2018 at 10:32 AM
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    Thanks. I wasnt sure where to post it, but I'll go post it in there.
     
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  6. Oct 26, 2018 at 12:34 PM
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    I can do the installation for you if you need. I'm about 15 minutes south of Gillette stadium
    :hattip:
     
  7. Oct 26, 2018 at 1:45 PM
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    That would be great. I'll pm you.
     
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  8. Oct 26, 2018 at 1:47 PM
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    I can vouch for his quality of workmanship it is impeccable.
     
  9. Oct 26, 2018 at 1:48 PM
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    Hopefully thats not him in your sig :fingerscrossed:
     
  10. Oct 26, 2018 at 1:50 PM
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    Negative sir, but I do love my sig.
     
  11. Oct 26, 2018 at 5:58 PM
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    :rofl:
     
  12. Oct 26, 2018 at 6:06 PM
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    :hattip:
     
  13. Oct 26, 2018 at 6:30 PM
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    I would recommend painting your shocks with a clear coat if it's a DD and you want them to look nice for a long time
     
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  14. Oct 30, 2018 at 10:11 AM
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    Thanks! I was just reading into that. Do you have a recommended clear coat? Should it be done before the install? Its not a DD, but it does sit outside 24/7 right now.
     
  15. Oct 30, 2018 at 10:56 AM
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    Yes subbed to find out as well to protect my new KINGS
     
  16. Oct 30, 2018 at 12:11 PM
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    I haven't done it but @dc welding has and I believe he just used automotive grade clear with some added hardener.
     
  17. Oct 30, 2018 at 12:22 PM
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    Maybe he will chime in on this
     
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  18. Oct 30, 2018 at 3:03 PM
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    Hello,

    @jpereira2 is correct. I coated front and rear suspension before installing. Tapped the rods and light scuff on everything. I put on 3 good coats of automotive clear with hardener. So far it’s holding up great. I’ve been driving the truck a lot more lately to see if the rain would affect it. It’s holding very well.
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  19. Oct 30, 2018 at 3:33 PM
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    Would you do my Kings if I paid you?
     
  20. Oct 30, 2018 at 3:48 PM
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    I suppose I could do that. @jpereira2 wantec to do his also. Maybe we could do both at the same time?
     
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