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I need help on a good lift kit.

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by 2011Tacoma1293, Oct 14, 2011.

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  1. Oct 14, 2011 at 5:21 PM
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    I have 2011 stock toyota tacoma 4 cyl dbl cab prerunner. I want to lift it about 3" all around to possibly fit 285's on it. I was looking at the pro comp lift kit but ive read so much bad crap about it. Im willing to spend about 500-600$ what is a good quality lift for a 4cyl that wont mess my truck up?
     
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  2. Oct 14, 2011 at 5:31 PM
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    Search, search, search this topic has been discussed a million times. But look at 5100's
     
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  3. Oct 14, 2011 at 5:36 PM
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    Read this:
    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/suspension/11282-tacoma-lift-faq-guide-read.html

    Then check out Wheelers Off Road, Toytec Lifts and Downsouth Motorsports. All are great vendors on this site.

    Raswank is correct, look into Bilstein 5100 series shocks. Cheap, effective way to lift a Tacoma and still maintain ride quality. One step better would be to replace the coils also but you might run out of money in a hurry. If you push 3" of front lift, you might need new upper control arms to maintain alignment.
     
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  4. Oct 14, 2011 at 5:38 PM
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    I live in Sunrise Florida. Down south. Not to far from Palm Beach
     
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  5. Oct 14, 2011 at 5:44 PM
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    Bilstein 5100's all around?
    would i need and aal's?
     
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  6. Oct 14, 2011 at 5:46 PM
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    If you lift the front 3", then yes unless you want the bro lean look.
     
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  7. Oct 14, 2011 at 5:48 PM
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    Nice bro lean hahahahah:rolleyes::D
     
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  8. Oct 14, 2011 at 5:50 PM
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    I live in Sunrise Florida.
     
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  9. Oct 14, 2011 at 5:54 PM
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    Now if i would want to fit 285's on my truck would 3" all around be enough lift?
     
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  10. Oct 14, 2011 at 5:58 PM
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    Lots of trimming and probably a cab mount chop
     
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  11. Oct 14, 2011 at 6:01 PM
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    sweet!!!!!

    How does this lift sound?
     
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  12. Oct 14, 2011 at 6:03 PM
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    So what would be the biggest tire i could go if i want a nice agressive look/stance?
     
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  13. Oct 14, 2011 at 6:43 PM
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    So basically what i need to get a nice lift is 5100's all around and some aal's??
    Or can you name the parts i need to get a 3" lift all around give or take
     
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  14. Oct 14, 2011 at 6:59 PM
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    Im new to this so im sorry if i ask dumb questions. so the eibach coil springs all around to?
     
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    This is what i'm running and couldn't be happier...

    Bilstein 5100s front and rear, OME 885 springs, Light Racing UCAs, 1/4" top plate spacer on drivers side for "Taco Lean" and Toytec 2" AAL
     
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  16. Oct 14, 2011 at 7:06 PM
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    What are the UCA's for?
    my truck is a 4cyl wouldnt the 885 springs be to much?
     
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  17. Oct 14, 2011 at 7:11 PM
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    So 2 front adjustable bilstein and 2 rear bilstein shocks then aal's.
    how many inches for the aal?
     
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    What would you say the biggest tire i could fit with the lift we are talking about?
     
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  19. Oct 14, 2011 at 7:15 PM
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    Well do you have a 3 leaf pack in the rear? Or a 4
     
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  20. Oct 14, 2011 at 7:17 PM
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    your talking about stock right?
     
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