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thoughts on 3" toytec lift

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Fienoma, May 17, 2009.

  1. May 17, 2009 at 5:28 PM
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    Fienoma

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    i was thinking about getting this OME suspension lift kit for my taco from toytec but i can't seem to find anyone who has the lift or any reviews on whether its a good lift or not. I'm looking for a lift that would work with mild off road and this one seemed ideal to me so let me know what you guys think.:)
     
  2. May 17, 2009 at 5:38 PM
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    I have the 3" OME lift. No complaints here. I go offroading a lot and it has held up just fine.
     
  3. May 17, 2009 at 5:42 PM
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    Fienoma

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    finally someone with this lift! lol what types of off roading do you put it through?
     
  4. May 17, 2009 at 5:42 PM
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    I too have the OME lift w/ the OME shocks. Very happy w/ it. It was solid on the Silverado Trail run today.
     
  5. May 17, 2009 at 5:46 PM
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    I havent done mud yet. But I have done some crazy hills and ruts. You can look at my pics. I got a few of some mild stuff. I dont take pics of the more hardcore stuff though because im too busy wheeling! lol
     
  6. May 17, 2009 at 5:48 PM
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    Haven't installed mine yet- but the part construction is great. I can't wait to install it and see how it feels.

    Give me a few weeks and I'll have plenty of video of offroad performance!!
     
  7. May 17, 2009 at 5:52 PM
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    sweet pics! that type of terrain is like the kind around here. would UCA's be needed at the same time i get my lift? or could they wait for another day
     
  8. May 17, 2009 at 5:55 PM
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    I waited about 2 months to get mine. My tires didnt wear unevenly or anything.
     
  9. May 17, 2009 at 5:55 PM
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    They CAN wait...but you will most likely have issues with alignment/wandering untli you do swap them out.
     
  10. May 17, 2009 at 5:56 PM
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    Just put mine on this past Thursday, haven't gone offroad yet but I love it so far! It is just barely stiffer than stock, it leans less in turns and just feels better!
     
  11. May 17, 2009 at 5:56 PM
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    dang it that makes me want to lift my truck even more! the trails around here shouldn't much of a challenge after me lift:D
     
  12. May 17, 2009 at 5:57 PM
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    yea thats what I was worried about with waiting. But mine didnt wander at all. I could take my hands off the steering wheel on the freeway and It still drove straight. But you could tell it needed alignment because the steering wheel was slightly turned when driving straight. Nothing bad though.
     
  13. May 17, 2009 at 6:03 PM
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    lol i'm still a newbie to these things..what exactly would new UCA's do for my truck offroad and on road?
     
  14. May 17, 2009 at 6:06 PM
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    Make it totally super awesome! lol. It allows for a little more travel, makes a better ride, and corrects alignment issues. You can buy some light racing ones which i think are the cheapest, or total chaos or camburg which is medium priced, or icon which is oober expensive. I have total chaos which is very much liked here on the forums.
     
  15. May 17, 2009 at 6:08 PM
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    The ball joint on the stock UCAs limits the adjustment that can be made to bring your alignment into spec...So you may have issues with side to side control and the shop will be able to get your numbers close...but not quite right.

    Aftermarket UCAs have different types of joints and tend to allow the proper adjustment to be made fro alignment...They can also eliminate some issues with rubbing tires on the UCAs and they can increase travel distance.
     
  16. May 17, 2009 at 6:11 PM
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    lol alrighty. i noticed alot of people have the TC uca's. would the light racing be good for off roading though? i'm just trying to get the facts straight for my first time..dont wanna end up paying for it in the end.
     
  17. May 17, 2009 at 7:15 PM
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    Light racing has had some issues with thiers in the past. But supposedly they have been solved. Its up to you. I think they would do fine, but I cant vouch for that.
     

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