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What Lift Kit Should I Get?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by NurseJenny, Nov 10, 2021.

  1. Nov 10, 2021 at 12:13 PM
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    Kwikvette

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    Nice

    Never knew they offered a leaf pack, I know they offer an AAL.

    Edit: I looked, maybe they discontinued it? No leaf pack.
     
  2. Nov 10, 2021 at 12:14 PM
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    Yeah see, you're in the 1st Gen section....recommending parts to a 1st Gen owner.
     
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  3. Nov 10, 2021 at 12:14 PM
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  4. Nov 10, 2021 at 12:15 PM
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    Minny Taco

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    Meh, parts is parts.
     
  5. Nov 10, 2021 at 12:15 PM
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    :facepalm:

    If they don't fit, parts are instead paperweights.
     
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  6. Nov 10, 2021 at 12:16 PM
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    If they don't fit, buy a 2nd gen.
     
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  7. Nov 10, 2021 at 12:22 PM
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  8. Nov 10, 2021 at 12:23 PM
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    Hey now! I had a 2001 double cab, but then I upgraded.
     
  9. Nov 10, 2021 at 12:24 PM
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    I thought only 3rd Genners acted like 3rd Genners :burp:
     
  10. Nov 10, 2021 at 12:26 PM
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    Come on Marine, I'm just messin' with you guys and avoiding work.
     
  11. Nov 10, 2021 at 12:28 PM
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    Shitty reason to downgrade IMO.
     
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  12. Nov 10, 2021 at 12:29 PM
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    It had 200k on it and the head gasket blew so it was time.
     
  13. Nov 10, 2021 at 12:39 PM
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    Buy the bolt on tons and 40 with triple bypass and dual spring rated coilover
     
  14. Nov 10, 2021 at 12:40 PM
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    Add the plug n play lockers; it's a drop-down add from most vendors nowadays.
     
  15. Nov 10, 2021 at 12:41 PM
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    v5ensx CARB legal is not CALI legal

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    AMEN
     
  16. Nov 10, 2021 at 1:29 PM
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    We found 30-40mph to work well but I almost flipped the truck trying to go 50mph. The rear end wanted to come around and the worst part was that the brakes didn't help to slow it down. We were lucky that there was no curve in the road.
     
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  17. Nov 10, 2021 at 2:21 PM
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    I recommend the Tundra brake upgrade and ensuring your LPSV/BPVV whatever the rear proportioning valve is adjusted correctly to ensure your brakes aren't applying way too heavy on the rear causing the slide out.
     
  18. Nov 10, 2021 at 3:39 PM
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    It's hard to adjust the LPSV when considering the fast up and downs of wash board roads plus extra carry weight in the back. Probably better off getting an aftermarket one to set and forget when the need arises.
     
  19. Nov 10, 2021 at 3:45 PM
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    Those just clamp on to the axle housing, right?

    Or are you talking about the ones that mount with double sided foam tape?
     
  20. Nov 10, 2021 at 3:49 PM
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    I mean if you wanna get fancy, sure.

    I just used the wire tie from a cheap loaf of bread.
     

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