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New lift kit?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by finny6944, Mar 26, 2009.

  1. Mar 26, 2009 at 6:40 PM
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    finny6944

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    Well I am looking to buy a lift kit this week and I've been doing some research but still need help. Does this look like a good deal and is there anything else I need? The deal is from tuff country. Thanks alot.
    Dan
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  2. Mar 26, 2009 at 6:42 PM
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    how much of a lift do you want.
     
  3. Mar 26, 2009 at 6:45 PM
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    A 3 inch, this is a suspension lift. Would I need new shocks too.
     
  4. Mar 26, 2009 at 6:47 PM
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    Rear Diff Breather~ 5100's ~Fog Light Anytime~Tint~TRD Seat Covers~Weather Tech's~Pioneer H.U.~Lift~Eibach Springs~LED's......blah...blah...blah
    Go with 5100's and an aal.........................
     
  5. Mar 26, 2009 at 6:50 PM
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    where would I find the 5100 and whats an aal?
     
  6. Mar 26, 2009 at 6:51 PM
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    you beat me.:)
     
  8. Mar 26, 2009 at 6:52 PM
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    aal=add a leaf.
     
  9. Mar 26, 2009 at 6:56 PM
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    Ok I will stay away from spacers! Thanks. Is there a better setup?
    Included in kit:
    FRONT: (2) OME 884 standard/light load front lift coil springs
    Optional med and heavy coils can be selected but require OME N140S shocks sold seperately
    Also includes ToyTec Top plate spacers for a full 3" front lift & (6) top plate studs.
    REAR: (2) 2" lift ToyTec Add-a-leafs by Alcan spring (a long add-a-leaf for the best ride), w/OEM style anti-friction Pads, & new leaf spring center pins
     
  10. Mar 26, 2009 at 6:57 PM
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    You are wanting to lift an X Runner or Prerunner?
     
  11. Mar 26, 2009 at 7:00 PM
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    A few bolts are different.
    same question i had

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    06,xrunner,black sand pearl
     
  12. Mar 26, 2009 at 7:00 PM
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    4X4 V6 ACCESS CAB speed...Its an 06 i forget what they call it.
     
  13. Mar 26, 2009 at 7:00 PM
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  14. Mar 26, 2009 at 7:06 PM
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    Toytec seems like they have the best lifts , how does the aal work . Does it replace the stock leafs?
     
  15. Mar 26, 2009 at 7:12 PM
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    If you were to just run bilstein 5100's with 1.75" of lift up front would that level the truck and allow you to run 265/75r16's? How much higher is the rear of the truck from the factory?
     

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