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Body lift help!

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by jurrelyap5, Jul 24, 2009.

  1. Jul 24, 2009 at 10:48 AM
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    jurrelyap5

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    I have a 99 Tacoma that I put a 3' fabtech suspension lift. I recently bought 35' toyo atr tires that obviously won't fit. I'm thinking on putting a body lift, what do you guys think? What are the good and the bad and how much would it cost me? What brand and stuff? Do I need longer cables, wires and such? What about the grade 5 plate or grade 8? I'm so lost:confused:, please help me, I need to put these tires to good use. If you have any pictures, please show 'em to me, thanks!
     
  2. Jul 24, 2009 at 10:51 AM
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    Im sure pretty much everyone on this site will tell you to stay away from the body lift..... IMO it makes a truck look like ass thats just me though..... i say save up the extra money and go with a 6 inch suspension lift.....
     
  3. Jul 24, 2009 at 10:51 AM
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    Personally I'm completely against Body lifts. Awful gap. Looks awful. Cheap way of doing it wrong.


    I would just get a bigger suspension setup
     
  4. Jul 24, 2009 at 10:55 AM
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    jurrelyap5 [OP] Coooooooach!

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    6' lifts though are ridiculously expensive! i just wanna put my 35' tires into good use :(, i spend $500 on them. I'll craigslist. Thanks for the advice though, i'll definitely keep that in mind!
     
  5. Jul 24, 2009 at 10:57 AM
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    Well it will save you money and you will be happier in the long run. :thumbsup:
     
  6. Jul 24, 2009 at 10:58 AM
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    sounds good. thanks Lents. sweet tacoma btw.
     
  7. Jul 24, 2009 at 10:58 AM
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    i used to wat do do a body lift but i decided against it, some body lifts last along time, my nabor had a 00 tundra with 4"susp. and 3'' body lift and he drove it in the river every weekend to get to an island and it was saltwater and it lasted 200kmi i know...he prob still haas it but he moved to texas
     
  8. Jul 24, 2009 at 11:00 AM
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    No problem Jurrel. Glad I could help

    and Thanks!:)
     
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    not everyone has things handed to them on a silver platter . get rid of the shitty hummer and get a tacoma!
     
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    now im ready for all the :crapstorm: as soon as I say, this but im thinking about doing a 1 inch body lift... but I want to do it right, with all quality good stuff. Im deploying soon for a few months so I have some time time to figure out how to go about it... then when I get back its on! maybe..;)
     

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