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3" lift vs 6" lift

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by R o C C o 5 7, Oct 12, 2011.

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  1. Oct 12, 2011 at 11:44 PM
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    I have a 2.5 spacer kit om my 08 4x4 tacoma with 285 tires.Now I want to up grade to a 6" lift,but many experts are telling me to go with a 3" lift,but I see all these cool tacomas with 6" lifts.Dude at latest 4x4 expo told me you have to cut the frame for a 6" lift. What's up with that? :confused:
     
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  2. Oct 12, 2011 at 11:50 PM
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    or some guys wheel the shit out of drop bracket lifts, and i only have 2" less ground clearance than my friends taco with the all pro LT kit and same size tires
     
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  3. Oct 12, 2011 at 11:51 PM
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    6" lifts require a drop bracket and thats why most guys including myself aren't fond of them. Thats why the majority of us go with the 3" lift.
     
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  4. Oct 12, 2011 at 11:52 PM
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    Mad bro?


    Sorry.. Had to.
     
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  5. Oct 12, 2011 at 11:53 PM
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    he doesn't get mad :cool:
     
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    haha no im not mad, just stating my opinion :cheers:
     
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  7. Oct 12, 2011 at 11:53 PM
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    seeeee...told ya! :laugh:
     
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  8. Oct 12, 2011 at 11:54 PM
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    only when i dont get service while posting and pooping do i get "mad"


    sorry OP didnt mean to turn your thread to shit, me and scott just like posting about poops :eek:
     
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  9. Oct 12, 2011 at 11:59 PM
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    i know all about this :frusty:
     
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  10. Oct 13, 2011 at 12:00 AM
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    i got procomp stage II. i wheel the shit outta my truck. i guess the only thing i worry about is hitting the front cross members n the rear axle when wheeling. other than that, there is alot of clearance IMO. i also decided to invest in sliders... just in case. also one bad note is that the 6in has a higher center of gravity n is less maneuverable around obstacles, but thats where if ur careful u can just crawl over it.
     
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  11. Oct 13, 2011 at 12:02 AM
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    tacobo670 if you have to ask, u can't afford it

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    ... also the tire size will give u a little bit more clearance. taller tire=taller truck. Correct?
     
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  12. Oct 13, 2011 at 12:04 AM
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    bingo!
     
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  13. Oct 13, 2011 at 12:05 AM
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    Its true....I shit a squirrel today...poor lil feller :laugh:
     
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  14. Oct 13, 2011 at 12:05 AM
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    tacobo670 if you have to ask, u can't afford it

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    hooray! like a good neighbor, state farm is there... with a giant stuffed panda bear!
     
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    Yes, but a 3" lift will still have more ground clearance than a 6" drop bracket lifted one. :stirthepot:
     
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  16. Oct 13, 2011 at 12:07 AM
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    i think i ate your chocolate covered squirrel :eek:
     
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    and you CAN fit 35s on a 3" lift...just gotta trim and cut like a mother fucker!
     
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  18. Oct 13, 2011 at 12:08 AM
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    dude I just spit water all over my cat LMAO!!!!!
     
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    I wouldn't suggest doing it though.
     
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    ya i guess. unless i add on a 3in body lift n squeeze 37's on daahssshhiiieeeettt! then i will be the king of the world! with the girl from 3C.
     
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