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I don't see any threads on "body lifts".

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by VTCAL, Nov 14, 2021.

  1. Nov 14, 2021 at 7:15 PM
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    VTCAL

    VTCAL [OP] Well-Known Member

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    rotated tires changed oil threw out the old air freshener.
    You know, hockey pucks drilled and placed between frame and body mounting pads.

    Just wondering if it is a style now gone.
     
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  2. Nov 14, 2021 at 7:18 PM
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    Too many harnesses, hoses, linkages to stretch, not enough benefit.

    The old days you did a body lift to clear tires.

    You can put 3" body lift on a tacoma and won't gain any tire clearance except maybe hard uptravel on giant tires.
     
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  3. Nov 14, 2021 at 7:21 PM
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    hiPSI

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    Lol bumpers. Good luck.
     
  4. Nov 14, 2021 at 7:22 PM
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  5. Nov 14, 2021 at 7:52 PM
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    oconnor

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    Body lifts are the work of the devil!!
    And they suck.
    And not in the good way.
     
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    Speedfreak

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    No issues with my body lift ‍♂️EA2B755C-48D9-437B-80F6-EBFBD1D48E12.jpg
     
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    JDSmith

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    What did you use?
     
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    I have the ToyTec 1” kit
     
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    I would surmise there is a reason you don't see any threads on them lol.
     
  11. Nov 15, 2021 at 7:58 AM
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    jlemmond

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    Only b/c they get bashed on by all the dudes that figured out reasons to justify there $3500 set of Kings.

    Ask about blocks or spacer lifts and you get the same treatment.

    A body lift wont kill you. A block wont kill you. A spacer lift wont kill you. But the embarrasment of owning any of the above will.
     
  12. Nov 15, 2021 at 7:59 AM
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    I’m not sure it was ever really around. You saw them more often on Jeeps but still limited. Most older Jeeps run a 1” body lift only to give room to tuck (called a tummy tuck) the drivetrain up in the frame but newer Jeeps have a higher driveline.
     
  13. Nov 18, 2021 at 5:44 AM
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    Say it again for the people In the back
     
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    There are other, better options out there that won't break the bank though. Can get something like the Eibach Pro Lift Kit or a Bilstein kit for under a grand.
     
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  17. Nov 18, 2021 at 7:40 AM
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    I agree 100% but that wasnt the question.
     
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  19. Nov 18, 2021 at 8:06 AM
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    Have no complaints here with my TOYTEC 1” body lift. :)

    Hopefully it’s enough to squeeze 35’s next spring/summer. :)
     

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