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Pro's Con's of a 3" or 6" lift

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by NiceTaco, Nov 25, 2008.

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What lift do you prefer

  1. 6 inch

    293 vote(s)
    23.5%

  2. 3 inch

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  1. Feb 26, 2011 at 6:10 AM
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    NoMallCrawlTaco

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    ...puny little gurly man 3in club.

    j/kidding. nice truck
     
    NoMallCrawlTaco, Feb 26, 2011
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  2. Feb 26, 2011 at 6:50 PM
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    jerretxx Some do, others talk

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    I have 3" lift. I wanted 6" and 35's but didnt do it when i had money, and i have been kicking myself since :[, if your deciding between these two, go ahead and for 6" and 35's, im doing it when its tire time
     
    jerretxx, Feb 26, 2011
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  3. Feb 26, 2011 at 8:43 PM
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    PLC721

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    mines the one on the right with the 6" lift...?
     
    PLC721, Feb 26, 2011
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  4. Feb 27, 2011 at 7:22 AM
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    NoMallCrawlTaco

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    NoMallCrawlTaco © "HELL FUCK YEAH!" © COPYRIGHT FOR MY PROTECTION!

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    Not your's silly rabbit!

    That tiny black one, center screen.
    Hold on, I need my glasses it is sooo small.
     
    NoMallCrawlTaco, Feb 27, 2011
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  5. Feb 27, 2011 at 7:26 AM
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    PLC721

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    there it is i see it now!!!
     
    PLC721, Feb 27, 2011
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  6. Feb 27, 2011 at 7:34 AM
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    NoMallCrawlTaco

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    NoMallCrawlTaco © "HELL FUCK YEAH!" © COPYRIGHT FOR MY PROTECTION!

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    4" Camburgs Icon AAL 3 Pac BLHM Tacoshi Grill More to come...
    yeah I know, you would think with all the black it would stick out!?!?

    have a great day we have snow here today? Look at the superstitions.
     
    NoMallCrawlTaco, Feb 27, 2011
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  7. Feb 27, 2011 at 7:46 AM
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    PLC721

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    yeah 4 peaks is snowy!
     
    PLC721, Feb 27, 2011
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  8. Mar 13, 2011 at 10:22 PM
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    Wow! This thread is full of speculation and hear say! LOL!!

    Amazing how people formulate judgements and opinions about things they don't fully understand.

    All lifts have their up side and their down side. It really depends on what your needs are.

    And what you are willing to compromise.

    Have fun with this. Just remember that it's all opinions! ;)
     
    toku58, Mar 13, 2011
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  9. Mar 14, 2011 at 12:07 PM
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    PLC721

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    i just get annoyed how so many people bash drop bracket lifts, yet ask any of the AZ guys how my truck does of road :(
     
    PLC721, Mar 14, 2011
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  10. Mar 14, 2011 at 12:57 PM
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    Blacktacoma23

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    Blacktacoma23 If your tires don't rub you can fit bigger tires

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    Whats wrong with drop brackets?
     
    Blacktacoma23, Mar 14, 2011
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  11. Sep 8, 2011 at 1:12 PM
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    U want perfect height? RCD 4.5 inch lift!;) but it's ur truck so do whatever u want and make u happy
     
    andercal000, Sep 8, 2011
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  12. Sep 8, 2011 at 1:18 PM
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    ZOMBIE POLL BUMP FLU HAS ANOTHER VICTIM
     
    Konaborne, Sep 8, 2011
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  13. Sep 8, 2011 at 1:19 PM
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    Pros: Fat chicks can't jump, looks great, and gives you clearance

    Cons: Costs money
     
    hookedontronics, Sep 8, 2011
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  14. Oct 12, 2011 at 7:24 PM
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    you can also ask the north east guys that were at beech creek how a 8 inch taco does :cool::brianr:
     
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  15. Oct 12, 2011 at 9:46 PM
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    Internet bully!!! It's okay maybe when I take the 6" off I'll be able to learn to how spell :D
     
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  16. Nov 16, 2011 at 10:37 AM
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    3 inch lift for me
     
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  17. Nov 16, 2011 at 10:44 AM
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    at first i thought that the drop bracket was going to be a pain and that i was going to hit everywhere but actually its not bad at all. i really like having a 6 inch lift, it crawls everywhere and everything. I did more then alot of other guys did with there soopup trucks i only got stuck on one spot and that's because i dont have a front locker. but other then that i was really impressed with what my truck did last weekend :) i just need to switch that extra gay strut that my cheap lift has "/ but ya 6 inch all the way :)
     
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  18. Nov 16, 2011 at 11:15 AM
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    Had a full Pro comp 6" lift, MX shocks, and all the bells and whistles I got for free...I sold it and got a 3". haha
     
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  19. Nov 16, 2011 at 11:30 AM
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    imma put a little sticker on my passenger door that says this :D
     
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