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Best front/rear struts 0-2" lift

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by HybridTacoma, Jun 26, 2020.

  1. Jun 26, 2020 at 2:15 PM
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    HybridTacoma

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    I dont really want any lift on my 3rd gen tacoma but I do want some great tunable struts especially on the front.
     
  2. Jun 26, 2020 at 2:29 PM
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    So you do or don’t want to lift? I’m confused.
     
  3. Jun 26, 2020 at 2:33 PM
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  4. Jun 26, 2020 at 3:11 PM
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    Only around 2 inches
     
  5. Jun 26, 2020 at 3:16 PM
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    Lots of great kits out there. 5100’s , 6112’s and eibach to name a few. Base lift on your needs IMO.
    Good luck
     
  6. Jun 26, 2020 at 3:27 PM
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    I'm leaning towards fox 2.0
     
  7. Jun 26, 2020 at 3:37 PM
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    Think you good there as well
     
  8. Jun 26, 2020 at 3:44 PM
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    I heard there's not much difference between those and stock shocks (hitachi)
     
  9. Jun 26, 2020 at 4:04 PM
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    Our trucks don't have struts.
     
  10. Jun 26, 2020 at 4:10 PM
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    Fox 2.0, Have them and like them. For what it's worth but I have no reference to Billsteins or OME or others
     
  11. Jun 26, 2020 at 4:21 PM
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    That’s incorrect
     
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  12. Jun 26, 2020 at 4:38 PM
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    I just picked up a set of Eibach coilovers and rear shocks. Should give 2" up front on the lowest setting. Eibach sells a 1"spacer block to level the rear.
     
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    Ewww spacers
     
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  14. Jun 26, 2020 at 4:41 PM
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    I feel that way too. But if it's gonna be a pavement princess, then it's an affordable way to level the rear with the least amount of work and parts.

    I'm lifting my front end 2.5 and swapping in DAKAR HDs in the back for my RTT. So I won't be needing a spacer. I'm also carrying more weight in the back though.
     
  15. Jun 26, 2020 at 4:51 PM
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    Fox 2.0 is great. Few bucks more gets you Fox 2.5 which are easier to adjust and a bit beefier.
     
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    Boss 2.0 gives a great ride.
     
  18. Jun 27, 2020 at 5:36 AM
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    I just order the Eibach stage 1 with the Icon progressive aal. I was on the fence with this or Bilstein. The package out the door $830.00
     
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    This might sound crazy but could I run Kings in front with NO LIFT and dial the firmness all the way down while running stock rear shocks?
     
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  20. Jun 27, 2020 at 6:00 PM
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    you can run them with no lift yes but what do you mean by dial the firmness down?
     

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