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Best cheap lift around $300?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by NRXTM, Mar 16, 2012.

  1. Mar 16, 2012 at 5:13 PM
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    NRXTM

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    what is a good 3 inch lift kit that is around 300$
     
    NRXTM, Mar 16, 2012
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  2. Mar 16, 2012 at 5:16 PM
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    Procomp K5075B is about $450 for struts/shocks, coils, AAL.
     
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  3. Mar 16, 2012 at 5:16 PM
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    i don’t think you are going to get anything for $300. i don’t even think spacers are that cheap. but the “cheap” lift is not going to be any good!
     
    TnRedNeck721, Mar 16, 2012
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  4. Mar 16, 2012 at 5:17 PM
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  5. Mar 16, 2012 at 5:18 PM
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    :thumbsup:
     
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  6. Mar 16, 2012 at 5:20 PM
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    best and cheap or good and cheap does not go together...just like cheap and reliable dont go together
     
    GotLift37, Mar 16, 2012
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  7. Mar 16, 2012 at 5:40 PM
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  8. Mar 16, 2012 at 5:48 PM
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    can u give me a link to what u recommend
     
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  9. Mar 16, 2012 at 5:56 PM
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    Toytec site has many options - from $199 to $1400. Maybe someone who knows what he is talking about can give a short synopsis of the different options listed and what the pros and cons are. I am also looking for a lift kit, but don't want something stupid, but at the same time do not want to pay more than I have to - I don't really go off road that much - more a look thing, without compromising ride quality.

    The bilstein set for $899 looks okay to me.

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    Similar setup is $999 for the 1st gen - not sure why $100 more.
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    I also like this Old Man Emu set for $735 (1st and 2nd gen)
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    Boerseun, Mar 16, 2012
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  10. Mar 16, 2012 at 6:11 PM
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    If you get floor jack that will usually lift it 3 in pretty cheap
     
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  11. Mar 16, 2012 at 6:59 PM
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    ha ha
     
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  12. Mar 16, 2012 at 7:11 PM
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    Please don't get a body lift :puke: or a spacer lift :facepalm:

    Save your money and get an OME 3" lift....
     
    krimson, Mar 16, 2012
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  13. Mar 16, 2012 at 8:34 PM
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    Don't listen to these guys. You need to go out and get a 2.5" top plate spacer for up front and leave the back alone. Then add a 2" body lift so you maintain the nasty bro lean while also having over 4 inches of lift on stock shocks and ucas.
     
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    What's it for?

    After you lift it aren't you going to spend 1500-2000 on tires and rims?

    So why would you cheap out on the suspension that's just as important or more important?

    I don't know anything about you or about your truck other than that it's a 2011 - but hey, that won't stop me. I'm going to tell you just what you need:
     
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    You can't get a good 3" lift for $300 since new UCAs alone are around $400. You can get a decent 1.75" lift for ~$500: Bilstein 5100s all around and AAL in the back. New coils and UCAs are not necessary for this setup.
     
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  18. Mar 17, 2012 at 8:59 AM
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    thanks guys , geuss ill save up money
     
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  19. Mar 18, 2012 at 8:52 PM
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    my motto is do it right or do it twice.. apparently i dont follow that to well myself.
     
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    Does anyone know that with this option I could fit 285/70-16 using with ot without spacers?
     
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