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Deciding between 2" and 3" lift

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Cdlh05086, Jul 16, 2020.

  1. Jul 16, 2020 at 10:46 AM
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    Cdlh05086

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    Looking to throw a lift on my Tacoma. Currently running with stock 16” wheels with BFG KO2 265/75/r16s.

    Wanting to give it a more aggressive look. Going back and forth between a 3” and 2” lift based on what my tire size will look like with the lift on it.

    Anyone running anything similar with pictures?

    Thanks!

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  2. Jul 16, 2020 at 11:12 AM
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    Eibach lift on 265/75/16. About 2.5". Do some searching on here, tons of info and pics of lifts.

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  3. Jul 16, 2020 at 11:19 AM
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    Cdlh05086

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    did you do anything to the backend?
     
  4. Jul 16, 2020 at 11:20 AM
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    AAL + overload spring & Eibach shocks.
     
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  5. Jul 16, 2020 at 11:41 AM
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    Buy an adjustable kit.
     
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  6. Jul 16, 2020 at 11:51 AM
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    5100’s all around 2” front lift 1.5” rear aal with overload in. Subtle lift with 265’s still look good IMO.
    Good luck
     
  7. Jul 17, 2020 at 11:36 AM
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    skifishbum

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    I did 2.5 inches all around. The 265/75/16's look kind of small in person once lifted. After the 265's wore out I went 285's and it looks much more balanced now. I am convinced TW people utilize sorority girl photo tactics to make their tires look bigger.

    If your going to stay 265 id do a 1 to 2 inch lift.
     
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  8. Jul 17, 2020 at 11:37 AM
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    angerbot

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    Here's a 2in lift with 265/75R16s, I think if you're going to stick to that tire size 3 is going to look like too much:
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  9. Jul 17, 2020 at 2:06 PM
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    Did you go 2” in the back as well?
     
  10. Jul 17, 2020 at 2:17 PM
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    I ended up around 1.5 in the rear, can't be as precise as with the front since you're just adding/removing leafs. Kept most of the factory rake that way which I prefer to being level unloaded.
     
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  11. Jul 17, 2020 at 2:19 PM
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  12. Nov 1, 2020 at 1:55 PM
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    This is exactly what I'm going for with my DCLB!
     
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  13. Nov 1, 2020 at 4:21 PM
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    Thank you bro appreciate it. Just saw are you in Petaluma I live here as well!! :thumbsup:
     
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  14. Nov 1, 2020 at 5:10 PM
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    Let me know if you got any questions about lift. See you around town
     
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  15. Nov 1, 2020 at 5:11 PM
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    what notch setting are you in front?
     
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    Epic!!! I thought this truck looked familiar what a small world.

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    Installing fox 2.0 coilovers & 2.0 shocks with rear reservoirs in a few weeks with the icon 1.5 AAL kit. 265 falken wildpeaks and methods too. Can’t wait !
     
  17. Nov 1, 2020 at 5:15 PM
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    I’ll PM you as I have a few questions on the AAL with overload.
     
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  18. Nov 1, 2020 at 5:56 PM
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    Hell Yeah bro sounds like a great set up. Pm me. We can hit up some light trails and camp. Keep me posted
     
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  20. Nov 1, 2020 at 6:43 PM
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    Looks great
     
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