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BODY LIFT

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by dirtbiker347, Nov 10, 2010.

  1. Nov 10, 2010 at 6:34 PM
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    dirtbiker347

    dirtbiker347 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    ready 3in lift 3in body lift flowmater sub box behined back seats 2 10' mxt subs 1000wat kicker amp K&n cold air
    ok i have a 3in body lift and i am saving up to switch it out with a 6in supention lift i replaced the bolts that came with the lift with stronger ones but is there anything else i should keep my eye on or change untell i get my new lift
     
  2. Nov 10, 2010 at 6:57 PM
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    Do you have a body lift or a strut spacer? I wasn't aware that anyone was selling a body lift for the 2nd gens, but if they are, then I learned something new today.
     
  3. Nov 10, 2010 at 7:06 PM
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    Ya Its a body lift its from performance acerseries
     
  4. Nov 10, 2010 at 7:19 PM
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    brutalguyracing

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    F.U> GUYZ
    broken mods
    see that your smarter now......:cool:
     
  5. Nov 10, 2010 at 7:27 PM
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    the only problems i have heard are in crash situations
     
  6. Nov 10, 2010 at 7:57 PM
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    Ok thanks
     
  7. Nov 10, 2010 at 9:30 PM
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    Ha yeah I guess so, I've been reading these forums for about a year and I've never seen one mentioned, I just assumed everyone was using spacer kits.
     
  8. Nov 10, 2010 at 9:53 PM
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    Ya I have a 3 in supention lift and 3 in body life but I'm going to change it all out for a 6 I was Abel to mount 35 but the body lift dosnt give it the same look as a plain 6 in so my adivce is to really think about what you want so you don't waste the money like I did
     
  9. Nov 10, 2010 at 10:07 PM
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    OP, what kind of 6" lift do you plan on going with? i suggest Camburg 4.5" spindles with 5100's. drop bracket lifts kinda suck IMO
     
  10. Nov 10, 2010 at 10:12 PM
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    I was going to go with a procomp lift
     
  11. Nov 10, 2010 at 10:21 PM
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    thats a drop bracket lift. Spindles are the best way to lift a prerunner, def. check into them when your ready to upgrade.
     
  12. Nov 10, 2010 at 10:36 PM
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    Whats the prices difference and what are some brands to look in to
     
  13. Nov 10, 2010 at 11:03 PM
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  14. Nov 11, 2010 at 12:10 AM
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    Thanks I took a look but I'm going to have to look in to it more my truck is my daily driver so the loft is mostly for looks my jeep is my off road toy from what I saw I think the drop beaker will work out better for me but I have to look in to it more
     
  15. Nov 11, 2010 at 8:55 AM
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    you would save a bunch of cash if you went with spindles. And you wouldnt have to cut into your truck for the drop bracket, well drill but same thing.
     
  16. Nov 11, 2010 at 9:39 AM
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    Can I get it in a 6 in thought an I would still have to block the back right
     
  17. Nov 11, 2010 at 10:37 AM
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    Most spindles are 4", but you could still use your 3" suspension lift with them.
     
  18. Nov 11, 2010 at 11:06 AM
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    Ok I finally saw a picture on how the lift works do you have change the arms to and what would a 4 in spindle lift cost me
     
  19. Nov 11, 2010 at 11:14 AM
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    About a grand. You don't need to change the UCA's or LCA's.
     
  20. Nov 11, 2010 at 1:06 PM
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    Is that just for the front Becase I need 1300 for the procomp lift
     

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