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PreRunner lift options

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Twisted Vegas, Jan 19, 2012.

  1. Jan 19, 2012 at 1:27 PM
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    Twisted Vegas

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    I currently have a 4 door prerunner, which out of the factory (as we all know) is somewhat lifted. I would like feedback on options to lift it higher but still keep as close as possible to factory ride. Example changed the shocks...bought bigger tires.

    If possible how much of a lift did you do in front and back and what size tire did you upgrade too...i.e 33..etc. Brand would be nice too.

    I wanna go from standard to somewhat higher, possible cheap in cost, keep same ride...if possible

    Thanks
     
  2. Jan 19, 2012 at 1:32 PM
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    TACWUT

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    I just lifted @ 2.5 inches up front for 340 including 5100 adjustables and install. It rides so good and im probably going to do a 1.5 inch add a leaf in the back. U can c a pic in my profile.
     
  3. Jan 19, 2012 at 1:34 PM
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    for prerunners spindles are the best way and will ride amazing
     
  4. Jan 19, 2012 at 1:35 PM
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    Twisted Vegas

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    Nice truck...2012! Like the rims too. What size tires did you go with
     
  5. Jan 19, 2012 at 1:36 PM
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    Flowmaster turndown, 5100 up front/5150 rear, maxtrac spindles, 2" tuff country add a leaf+TSB.
    Thnx. 265/70/17
     
  6. Jan 19, 2012 at 1:38 PM
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    97yota4wd

    If I showed you my truck..you would think its not being used...compared to your picks...I'm not worthy!!!

    But I did find a spoon too...after I cleaned it out.
     
  7. Jan 19, 2012 at 1:38 PM
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    I debated in my head bout how to lift for ever and i wanted what you do and after talking to bout 15 ppl including the installer and DSM, I went that route n dont regret it at all. Super cheap and rides better.
     
  8. Jan 19, 2012 at 1:40 PM
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    Spindles will not change your factory ride.
     
  9. Jan 19, 2012 at 1:40 PM
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    Flowmaster turndown, 5100 up front/5150 rear, maxtrac spindles, 2" tuff country add a leaf+TSB.
    But spindles are pricey and he said somewhat cheap in cost.
     
  10. Jan 19, 2012 at 1:40 PM
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    TACWUT

    Where did you go...Any basic shock/strut place...I hear you can rent equipment and do it yourself as well
     
  11. Jan 19, 2012 at 1:42 PM
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    haha people use their trucks for different reasons, i use mine to romp pretty much haha. you have a tacoma, your worthy!

    i still say spindles!

    if you want to go with a cheap shock, bilstein 5100s are the way to go, you can get a different coil setup on it to give it a stiffer ride if you want, and yes you can rent a spring compressor to put the springs on and do them yourself
     
  12. Jan 19, 2012 at 1:43 PM
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    Very true.

    OP, there are no inexpensive lift options that will not either make your ride stiffer (coil spacers, lift coils, preload shocks) or be damaging to your truck (top plate spacers, body lift).

    You are going to have to compromise on either price or a change in ride comfort.
     
  13. Jan 19, 2012 at 1:47 PM
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    I went to loftis here in san diego. You can buy some old man emu springs too and have a shop put them on your 5100 for you n do the rest of your install. I got my 5100 through DSM.
     
  14. Jan 19, 2012 at 1:49 PM
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    Are post PreRunners lower in front then in back. How much are we looking at to go Spindles. I heard once you go spindle you never go back!
     
  15. Jan 19, 2012 at 1:55 PM
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    I just paid $573 for a set of maxtrac spindles and front brake lines shipped to me. I have been told they are going to 700 next shipment due to the manufacturer.
     
  16. Jan 19, 2012 at 1:55 PM
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    900 for camburg spindles i believe, race proven and well worth it.

    you wont go back haha, but you will add to it:)
     
  17. Jan 20, 2012 at 10:46 PM
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    You have any problem with the alignment? My camber is at positive .7 and the outside edge of my front tires are worn pretty badly. This is after about 12k miles. Have your alignment sheet by any chance? Would appreciate the input as I'm trying to sort this out before I buy new tires the end of February.
     
  18. Jan 20, 2012 at 10:55 PM
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    I dont have any issues as of yet. I also dont have an alignment sheet and om going to look in to some uca down the road and also at lifting higher. Sorry i couldnt be much help. If you r having issues just get some uca. I know it can b expensive as a package so im breaking it up. I also dont really think i need them at 2.5 but i will get em n lift higher with some ome 885.
     
  19. Jan 21, 2012 at 10:39 AM
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    Im getting another alignment done right now. Ill shoot you some numbers later.
     
  20. Jan 21, 2012 at 1:36 PM
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    Bitch fuck didnt enter caster:eek:!

    Ill pay them a visit again lol i got the lifetime alignment for 99 bucks.
     

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