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3 inch lift

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by yonkpo, Aug 22, 2011.

  1. Aug 22, 2011 at 2:33 PM
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    yonkpo

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    3" PRO COMP LIFT HID'S 18X9 XD DIESEL BULL BAR SIDE STEPS UNDERCOVER BED LID
    I have a 09' Tacoma TRD and Iwant to do a 3 inch lift .Which one give the best ride, closest to factory. Any recomendations on any lifts or kits ?? I called a local store and they said coilovers in the front , blocks in the back..This truck is mainly street diven. Thanks for any suggestions!!
     
  2. Aug 22, 2011 at 2:40 PM
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    go with bilstein 5100s in the front set at 2.5inches and a toytec 1.5in AAL in the rear.
     
  3. Aug 22, 2011 at 3:08 PM
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    3" PRO COMP LIFT HID'S 18X9 XD DIESEL BULL BAR SIDE STEPS UNDERCOVER BED LID
    Thanks.....Has anybody heard of Ready Lift system...If so any good?? Its a Bolt on 3 inch lift and you use factory shock.
     
  4. Aug 22, 2011 at 3:09 PM
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    BlueTaco07

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    Thats a spacer lift. Goodluck with factory ride...
     
  5. Aug 22, 2011 at 3:10 PM
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    DR coilovers AAl 285 kelly safaris lightbar/skidplate need more!
    don't get a block in the back it makes the ride suck more than stock, add a leaf helps imo. If you dont mind spending a grand get some coilovers in the front then you can adjust the height to whatever suits your liking the best.
     
  6. Aug 22, 2011 at 6:02 PM
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    wont get factory ride with out some nice resivior shocks like kings or icons. also don't use blocks, use add a leaf
     
  7. Aug 22, 2011 at 6:03 PM
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    search!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! susp thread
     
  8. Aug 22, 2011 at 6:17 PM
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    3" PRO COMP LIFT HID'S 18X9 XD DIESEL BULL BAR SIDE STEPS UNDERCOVER BED LID
    Thanks to all on here who want to be helpful !!!! F off to those that are trying to be a D**k!!!! any help is greatly appreciated guys...thanks for ur opinions
     
  9. Aug 22, 2011 at 6:21 PM
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    TexasTacoma37

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    Who was being a dick :confused:
     
  10. Aug 22, 2011 at 6:23 PM
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    X2 :confused:
     
  11. Aug 22, 2011 at 6:25 PM
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    X3:confused: you wont make friends around here with an attitude...just saying
     
  12. Aug 22, 2011 at 6:27 PM
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    I'm guessing he thought you were being a dick by telling him to search... which is understandable. I mean, why look through hundreds of threads of the exact same topic when you can just start your own?
     
  13. Aug 22, 2011 at 6:33 PM
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    lol...:D
     
  14. Aug 22, 2011 at 6:38 PM
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    packfan88 Very Nice !

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    For what its worth, i just did the Billy lift and AAL in the back this past weekend. I noticed right away i dont feel the little rumbles from uneven pavement as much.




    10 people were giving him plenty of advice. why do you feel the need to chime in with nothing but "SEARCH" ? in fact, why did you even enter this thread if youre not goign to help.
     
  15. Aug 22, 2011 at 6:39 PM
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    Needed to be said IMO. Could it possibly have been worded a little nicer.....maybe.
     
  16. Aug 22, 2011 at 6:55 PM
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    packfan88 Very Nice !

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    seems to me its just as much effort typing out

    "do a search or read the faq"
    vs
    "5100s and a AAL is your best bet".
     
  17. Aug 22, 2011 at 7:01 PM
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    just annoying seeing the same thing over an over..i spent hours and hours reading stickies and threads to make decisions ...it doesnt get more played out then "3in lift"....not ment to be a dick in any way but its all opinions so read the hundreds of threads that there already are and then make a decision off that...

    OP-do some reading and feel free to pm me with direct question about certain parts or specific setups that interest you...
     
  18. Aug 22, 2011 at 7:07 PM
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    Konaborne

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    for what it's worth OP, spacer lifts up front and blocks in the back give harsher rides. The more money you spend, the better the ride.
     
  19. Aug 22, 2011 at 7:08 PM
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    packfan88 Very Nice !

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    yeah but no matter how many times you, me the mods, ect ect say "do a search" someone will join up next week and post the same thing. its been that way since forums were invented and will be that way forever.

    how does that saying go ...whats the definition of insanity? doing the same thing over and over again yet expecting a different result. so basically you must be insane if you think anything will change lol


    but yea OP...... do a search on recent posts by me and you'll see my write up on the exact install you might be planning on doing. i dont know if youre doing the work yourself or if youre going to take it some where, but either way....give it a read. :)
     
  20. Aug 22, 2011 at 7:09 PM
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    TexasTacoma37

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    Block do not change the ride. They do, however lead to axle wrap
     

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