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Question on lifting and souping up a tacoma.

Discussion in 'Toyota Trucks & SUVs' started by helmsracing, Dec 20, 2010.

  1. Dec 20, 2010 at 1:03 PM
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    helmsracing

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    Alright so my new project for my tacoma is putting on a lift kit, grille guard, bigger tires, a roll bar with kc lights and side steps.. looking to keep it under $2000. Anyone have pictures of what this would look like and some products you would recommend that i use? Im hoping to keep the same billisten shocks on to save money so maybe just a 3'' lift?

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  2. Dec 20, 2010 at 1:06 PM
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    mjp2

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  3. Dec 20, 2010 at 1:15 PM
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    Lemme fix that for you.

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  4. Dec 20, 2010 at 1:17 PM
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    Yeah well my truck isnt going to look like that...but thats what i plan on doin. debating on if I want to go all the way with a 6'' lift or a 3''. hard decisions.
     
  5. Dec 20, 2010 at 1:19 PM
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    Under 2k?


    3"


    Depending on what kind of bumper your looking at 1k
    Rocker guards 2-300
    Lift (billys) 300
    Tires 800-1k
    Rims?
    Roll bar no clue maybe 300
    Lights 100-200
     
  6. Dec 20, 2010 at 1:28 PM
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    helmsracing

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    I was looking at a westin one it was only 500 i believe. As far as wheels go im going to see how big of a tire i can get to fit the wheel size i already have, then go from there. Also ive been seeing a lot of tacomas on here with a rear bumper that has bars going around the side of the bed and also has the towing hitch on it. what company makes those? sorry I can give a better explanation. lol
     

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