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4 inch max trac spindles

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 20sr2.72wd, Dec 4, 2021.

  1. Dec 4, 2021 at 9:11 AM
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    20sr2.72wd

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    Ok guys I’m new member don’t really know much about spindle lifts butt I want 4in lift with 17 wheel but I don’t want wheels and tires stick out of fenders a lot what are your recommendations truck is a 2wd 2.7
     
  2. Dec 4, 2021 at 10:19 AM
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    AmateurTaco1313

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    Enough for now
    I wouldn’t lift over 3” unless your prepared to make some major frame and suspension changes. How high would you want to lift the rear? Or are you going for the squat look
     
  3. Dec 4, 2021 at 10:34 AM
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    tcjacado

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    Its 2wd, no front axle or cv boot to worry about.
     
  4. Dec 4, 2021 at 10:36 AM
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    tcjacado

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    The front lift spindle will make the wheel poke out, as the spindle already moves the the mount about 1/2 inch on each side. That combine with bigger tire = truck always being dirty.
     
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  5. Dec 4, 2021 at 11:05 AM
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    Ok guys thanks what about a 3.5 inch lift with control arms something like RC one will a lift with control ride ok can I still use my stock wheel thinking of 265 75 r 16 or 17 Trd wheels with same size tires is that better
     
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  6. Dec 4, 2021 at 11:06 AM
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    Mastiffsrule

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    I would do spindle before RC, IMO (but no one cares about my opinion )
     
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  7. Dec 4, 2021 at 11:10 AM
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  8. Dec 4, 2021 at 11:49 AM
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    Note that the max you can change the ride height of the 3rd gen IFS (without modified control arms or spindle) is 3”, but that would leave you with 0 down travel. Apparently, 2nd gens can be raised 1” more and thus some cheap lift kits are labeled as 3” or 3.5”. This is misleading at best.
     
  9. Dec 4, 2021 at 12:00 PM
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    Junkhead

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    Truck is a 2WD, no worries there.
     
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  10. Dec 4, 2021 at 12:03 PM
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    I know but he asked about the rough country 3.5” lift kit which I believe contains a pair of coil-overs. I should have made it more clear what I was responding to
     
  11. Dec 4, 2021 at 2:55 PM
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    3rd gen should be 2” max 2nd gen 3”. UCA’s recommended for both.

    it’s not just cv’s, you’ll loose all your down travel. Spindles are your best option.
     
  12. Dec 4, 2021 at 2:58 PM
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    tacomanyo

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    6 inch thing is cut
    I'm doing a 4 inch lift and want to run 33x12.5's -51mm offset, does BDS make a fox 4 inch lift kit i cant find anything like their 6 inch lift coilover lift. whats the best 4 inch lift?
     

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