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8" lift options

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by RGHRDR, Jan 7, 2024.

  1. Jan 7, 2024 at 12:10 PM
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    RGHRDR

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    hi to all, can someone give me a lil help on lifting my Taco. Im thinking if lifting mine 8 inches more for looks than anything else. I hear some brands are better than others but not looking to break the bank. All help wiuld be appreciated.
     
  2. Jan 7, 2024 at 12:23 PM
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    8" lift is a lot, not sure how many choices are even available for that huge of a lift. What size tires are you trying to run?
     
  3. Jan 7, 2024 at 12:30 PM
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    34 or 35, di you think maybe a 6 would do?
     
  4. Jan 7, 2024 at 1:16 PM
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    02hilux What do you mean there’s no road, I’m here

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    FabTech will be the better choice if you're running 6" DB, unless your doing a 3" BL with 3" suspension

    That's enough for 35s
     
  5. Jan 7, 2024 at 1:22 PM
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    no body lift just straight suspension
     
  6. Jan 7, 2024 at 1:29 PM
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    02hilux What do you mean there’s no road, I’m here

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    I would run FabTech over other brands if that's the case. Their spindle is beefy AF and don't use spacers like RC.
     
  7. Jan 7, 2024 at 1:36 PM
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    If i op’d to go 8, would i need to do any modifications to drive lines?
     
  8. Jan 7, 2024 at 1:40 PM
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    02hilux What do you mean there’s no road, I’m here

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    Maybe due to the steep angle? Couldn't answer that.
     
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    There's no 8" IFS suspension lift. You'll need to SAS. Otherwise go with a 2.5" suspension lift and a body lift. That's really the only way to keep your truck comfortable to drive while attaining your desired lift. There are drop bracket lifts that give you about a 6" lift but you'll have to cut your truck up and you won't be able to install stockish suspension again.
     
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    You’d be looking at custom drive shafts likely for that lift.
    If you want 8 cheap do a db lift and body lift combo.
     
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    What in the cousin kissing, Wafflehouse reunion shit is this
     
  12. Jan 7, 2024 at 1:53 PM
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    02hilux What do you mean there’s no road, I’m here

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    My truck kissed a fence post and tree before. The other day, a Honda tried to sniff her ass.
    :rofl:
     
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    Don't some guys stack on these kits to get 8"? Like a 6" drop bracket kit with a couple inch added to it by way of adjustable CO, lift springs or spacers.
     
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    6 inch would probably be best for me then.
     
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    i just wish not to do a body lift. It’s really just going in to make my taco look a lil better. ( Looks)
     
  16. Jan 7, 2024 at 2:13 PM
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    oh by the way it would help you guys giving me info that it’s a 99 ext cab
     
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    Actually people who just want looks do a body lift instead of a suspension lift.
     
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    Yeah but I will never recommend doing that as it's sketchy as hell. Lol. I hardly recommend a body lift too
     
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    8" lift for looks? What kind of looks are you going for?
     
  20. Jan 7, 2024 at 2:27 PM
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    Well lets just say im to old and looks wont help me a bit (60). Doing it for my son to remember me by when im gone to the better world
     

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