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My 3 inch Bilstein lift build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Trvxx808, Jul 7, 2019.

  1. Jul 7, 2019 at 9:35 PM
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    Trvxx808

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    2011 double cab Tacoma 5100 all 4 corners, OME 887, pro comp long 1.5-2” AAL, pro comp 31 series 17x9 on 285/70r17 Yokohama Geolander Mt G003.
    Before
    After liftWith wheels
     
  2. Jul 8, 2019 at 8:29 PM
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    Nice! Did you do it yourself and if so, how was the install?
     
  3. Jul 8, 2019 at 9:10 PM
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    Thanks I had help from my cousin and friend. Fairly easy took us about 7 hours do it
     
  4. Jul 8, 2019 at 9:23 PM
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    A good change!
     
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  5. Jul 9, 2019 at 3:38 AM
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    Bilstein 5100's on all four corners. Front set @ 0 with OME 883x coils. Alcon leaf springs. Viper Alarm. Wet Okole seat covers. WeatherTech Floor liners front and back. Oem Toyota chrome exhaust tip. ARE Shell. America Outlaw Wheels.
    Very nice. Looks good :thumbsup: Nice color aswell.
     
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  6. Jul 13, 2019 at 1:34 AM
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    It’s a beauty, how does it ride?
     
  8. Jul 13, 2019 at 3:02 PM
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    Rides a little stiffer on pavement but rides great off road
     
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    Looks awesome!
     
  10. Jul 13, 2019 at 10:03 PM
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    Thanks
     
  11. Jul 15, 2019 at 10:00 AM
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    Did you buy upper control arms? starting to do my research and trying to figure out what i need all together.
     
  12. Jul 15, 2019 at 10:03 AM
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    if you go over 2.5 inches its highly recommended to get UCAs in order to achieve proper alignment
     
  13. Jul 15, 2019 at 10:05 AM
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    I have a 2011 TRD sport im looking at a Bilstein 3" lift and im trying to get an exact parts list of what im going to need.
     
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  14. Jul 15, 2019 at 12:59 PM
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    Welcome aboard!

    Completely off topic, but i noticed you have a green tacoma..

    You should post up in here, one of the rarer colors on 2nd gens i've seen https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/timberland-mica-lets-see-em.15002/
     
  15. Jul 15, 2019 at 1:01 PM
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    Nice truck. Looks great. It will steer better and your tires will last longer with some new UCAs.
     
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  16. Jul 15, 2019 at 1:40 PM
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    I didn’t get uca planning on getting it in the future but everything drives well and trucks alignment is pretty damn good without it
     
  17. Jul 15, 2019 at 2:52 PM
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    Without UCAs and at 3" the side tread will scrub with each turn. Plan on rotating your tires frequently. Look for some SPCs, you can find them pretty cheap on here sometimes. Good luck.
     
  18. Jul 16, 2019 at 9:51 AM
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    Like what I said I planning on getting uca. I was thinking of getting jba
     
  19. Jul 16, 2019 at 10:12 AM
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    Those are real nice arms. Good luck with your truck. Looking forward to seeing it progress. Take care.
     

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