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Best 3” lift for the price

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Walker601, Apr 18, 2021.

  1. Apr 18, 2021 at 5:55 PM
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    Walker601

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    I’ve been looking around for a good 3” lift kit without spending more than around $1600 what would anyone recommend
     
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  2. Apr 18, 2021 at 5:56 PM
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    And?
     
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  3. Apr 18, 2021 at 7:28 PM
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    Are you installing or having it installed?

    I'd go bilstein 6100/ 5160 and that should be right around $1600.
     
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  4. Apr 19, 2021 at 3:33 AM
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    Yeah I was planning on going with bilstein for shocks just didn’t know which ones would be best. Will I also need to get an add a leaf or block to lift the rear and will I need to get different uca’s
     
  5. Apr 19, 2021 at 5:14 AM
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    For 3” you will need UCA’s
     
  6. Apr 19, 2021 at 5:24 AM
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    I just got the TRD lift dealer installed. Will give you just over 2 in in the front and 1 in the rear. Also will be under 1 year/12,000 mile Toyota warranty. This is the way to go if your truck is new. Was $1250 out the door. Picture is with stock wheels and tires with 1.25" wheel spacers.

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    What are some good UCA’s for around like $400
     
  8. Apr 19, 2021 at 3:46 PM
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    My recommendation is Dobinsons. They aren't as well known as some of the big names, but they are super popular in Australia and are gaining popularity here.

    https://www.dobinsonsdirect.com/
     
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    Every website I look at for bilstein coilovers and shocks are all sold out is there anywhere else I can get them I don’t wait too long for them to get back in stock
     
  11. Apr 19, 2021 at 4:22 PM
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    I am not trying to spam you, but Dobinson's does have a full kit in stock for around 1300 if you order directly from them. That kit will also replace your entire leaf spring setup which will have a better ride than a bolt on AAL kit
     
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    Another vote for JBA and Dobinson's.
     
  14. Apr 21, 2021 at 7:26 PM
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    Does the dobinsons suspension lift ride nice on road as well as off road cause my Tacoma is my daily driver and is going to see a lot more pavement than offroading so I don’t want it to have a stiff bumpy ride
     
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    Yes, mine rides great. I have the heavier leafs, and it's little stiff if I'm not loaded, but one of the leafs is an overload leaf that you can remove until you're loaded up. I leave it in though, because I don't think it's bad at all. Just talk to @Crikeymike and make sure you size you leafs correctly and you'll be thrilled with it.
     
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    Toytec = I am no suspension or Tacoma expert by no means but I have been running 3" in the front since 2016 on my truck without aftermarket upper control arms and have had absolutely no issues. I wheel it a few times a year. I am on 35's with stock flares (slight trim on fronts), inner fenders liners still there, and a slight CMC. A ton of people on here say a lot things cant be done when in fact they can if you dial in all the components correctly and know the limits of your setup.

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    Did you re gear for your 35’s
     
  18. Apr 24, 2021 at 10:06 AM
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    Not yet but I will in the future.
     
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    Do you plan on wheeling offroad?
     
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