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What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by hamiltonuh60, Nov 4, 2015.

  1. Mar 21, 2024 at 10:34 AM
    CheezburgerRicky

    CheezburgerRicky Well-Known Member

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    i threw my quote away but i think its 2250 for parts/labor, 150 alignment, 350 for sensor calibrations, and then tax
     
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    Bravesfan1995

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    No personal experience with the Eibach lift, but I do not it's a well regarded budget option. I imagine it would handle similar to the TRD lift. Just remember though, that doing the TRD lift through a dealership would mean you get the Toyota warranty and backing. If you did this lift with a friend on your own and any issues arose, you'd have to diagnose and fix on your own or take to an independent shop and pay them to fix it. If this is the Eibach Stage 1 I'm thinking of, I believe it gives 2.5-3inch in the front... I honestly wouldn't go over 2 inches in the front though unless you account for upgraded UCAs. Once you go over 2 inches up front, you starting putting the factory UCAs outside of their intended range which can lead to issues with wear and tear and alignment. With the TRD kit, all you need is what they are selling you.

    Another plus of the TRD lift that I didn't mention earlier is that any Toyota Dealership Service Department should be able to align your truck since this is a dealer installed option. If you go aftermarket, you would be stuck going to an independent shop and trusting their expertise. Although there are a lot of good shops that know these trucks well. I don't think you can go wrong either way though. I was concerned about doing it myself as well because I'm still paying off a brand new truck. But I found a deal I couldn't pass up and have experience doing suspension work.

    Not necessarily trying to convince you on one or the other, even though I sound biased. Just some things to think about. Lots of good forums on these topics though so I'll stop rambling in this one.
     
  3. Mar 21, 2024 at 10:42 AM
    Clinch Mountain Preacher

    Clinch Mountain Preacher Serpent handler

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    5100s all around, block in the rear, front set to whatever minor lift you need.

    Cheaper than the toyota branded lift kit and the 5100s up front are beefier still than the toyota branded bilsteins. Might have some $ left over to do the ECGS bushing if you end up getting the front vibration after the lift.

    This way you won't overpay for the toyota brand name and will end up with a better yet extremely similar set-up for less $.

    Btw nothing wrong with the small spacer lifts and a good reputable 4x4 shop will do just as good a job as the kid at the toyota dealership and they will have a guarantee on their work also.

    It's a simple lift, they can't really fk it up and tbh an independent alignment shop will do a better and more thorough job than the dealership.
     
  4. Mar 21, 2024 at 10:47 AM
    Road_Warrior

    Road_Warrior There is nothing on my horizon except everything

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    This.

    I have the 5100’s all around, Icon AAL in the rear with a 1/2” shim and I recently had the ECGS Bushing done. I’d do it exactly the same if I had to start all over.
     
  5. Mar 21, 2024 at 10:49 AM
    Clinch Mountain Preacher

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    I have 5100s F+R but never plan on lifting, but if I did I would do the same as you. Best bang for buck and still a big improvement over stock.
     
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    CheezburgerRicky

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    ive appreciated the comments and thoughts! ive been stuck between the two choices for awhile (trd at dealer vs buy parts and have installed) and its been tough to choose. good to hear both sides.
     
  7. Mar 21, 2024 at 10:51 AM
    CheezburgerRicky

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    ive been under the impression the TRD/Bilsteins w the TRD kit are essentially the 5100s, not the case?
     
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    Clinch Mountain Preacher

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    What's cool about sourcing your own parts and choosing your own shop is you get to a) find the best deals on parts and b) find and befriend a good shop who will treat you well and be super transparent about their work.

    From my experience it's always been a positive outcome, save a ton of cash and get a quality job done. Win win
     
  9. Mar 21, 2024 at 10:59 AM
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    Warn EVO 10 winch install. Went with the steel cable model because it was on blowout for $500 around the holidays. I have synthetic rope and Hawse fairlead to swap out, but won't be respooling it for a few weeks.

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    I was just barely able to squeeze the motor body in without removing winch plate.

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    have you, or are you planning to, install that onboard air compressor? If so, where? I have the dual and haven't decided where to put it.
     
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    Yeah, probably next week. I installed an ARB dual compressor in a '23 4runner a few months ago, and it fit nicely in the opening near the firewall on passenger side with a pre-made MORE mount. Probably fabricate a mount and do the same with this Tacoma.
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    That's a nice setup! What are your thoughts on the Rago bracket? I've been trying to decide on molle panels or the Rago bracket. I don't plan on storing a lot, especially since I just purchased a truck bed tent, which might interfere with molle panels, etc. Thanks
     
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    My plans exactly!
     
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    How about under the drivers seat? I’ve seen someone do that and it looked pretty slick.
     
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    I considered an in-cabin mount for that 4runner, but the location in the engine compartment left space under the compressor for an auxiliary tank. To try it on this Tacoma would mean a really tight squeeze, and possibly limiting the seat slide adjustment.
     
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    yes there is one already there, you add a pad lock
     
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    Couldn't wait and work is slow. White SR with tan Softopper. Absolutely love the look!!


     
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    Looks great @CLOUDL1GHT
    Surprised you got it done in this crummy weather.
     
  20. Mar 21, 2024 at 12:33 PM
    CLOUDL1GHT

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    Thanks! Luckily I had just enough room to fit the back half of the truck in the garage to work.

     

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