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Best place to get lift done in Oahu!?

Discussion in 'Hawaii' started by HiFinest Shiggz, Nov 1, 2013.

  1. Nov 1, 2013 at 3:07 AM
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    HiFinest Shiggz

    HiFinest Shiggz [OP] Well-Known Member

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    On the market to lift my Tacoma. Any opinions and reviews on any of the shops that do them here on Oahu!?
     
  2. Nov 1, 2013 at 3:28 AM
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    TRDGRL

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    Depending on your budget and what you are trying to accomplish.....:confused:

    I would say 4wheel parts in waipahu......:rolleyes:
     
  3. Nov 1, 2013 at 9:15 AM
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    what lift are looking to put on?
     
  4. Nov 1, 2013 at 3:50 PM
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    HiFinest Shiggz

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    Looking at doing a 3/1 lift. Not sure what the best "brand" is out there!?
     
  5. Nov 1, 2013 at 4:05 PM
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    there are a lot of options. I'm assuming you want a suspension lift and not spacers?

    I've only had expierence with Bilstien and OME, so I might sound biased :D

    Both have an option to add a small top plate spacer to correct ride height differences

    Bilstein 5100's(highest setting) with stock springs ~ 2.5 of lift but the ride gets pretty stiff
    Bilstien 5100's(lowest setting) with OME 885x springs, or Eibach Springs
    OME 90000 shocks + 885x springs +trim packer

    Could add another leaf or 2 into your stock pack, or get a new set. A spacer is also an option.


    changing out shocks & springs can be done at home too, as long as you have a flat area to work. changing out the leaf pack is doable as well, but a bit more in depth and more time consuming.

    hitting the 3in in the front could cause alignment problems too, so looking at aftermarket upper control arms could come up. some people don't have issues and some do.
     
  6. Nov 19, 2013 at 2:44 AM
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    HiFinest Shiggz

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    It will be my daily driver and have no intentions on off roading. Let's just say it'll be "all show, no go" lol! I've been in contact with DH Customz, Auto customs and 4 wheel parts. Haven't decided if I wanna stay at 3" or bump up to 6". Just wanna be sure I can pass recon and safety!
     
  7. Nov 19, 2013 at 3:11 AM
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    TRDeeznutz

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    Im getting the ome lift kit w/lr uca an install myself unless i can bribe one of these vets to help me.
     
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  8. Nov 19, 2013 at 8:07 AM
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    what kind of bribe? :p
     
  9. Nov 19, 2013 at 9:45 AM
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    What have you done to your truck lately
    Party at your house and the lift will get done.:D
     
  10. Nov 19, 2013 at 10:37 AM
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    and I bet it would still cost less than shop labor :D
     
  11. Nov 19, 2013 at 1:13 PM
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    Install party sounds good. Jus gotah clear out sum space in the garage. Parking sucks on my street tho. Depending on who will be home at my house an we could do it.
     
  12. Nov 19, 2013 at 5:07 PM
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    Where you buying your lift kit from?
     
  13. Nov 19, 2013 at 5:33 PM
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    TRDeeznutz

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    4wp said it would b aroun $1300 out da door. I found headstrongoffroad.com sells the lr uca for only $375 usually with free shipping. Not sure bout to here. But like i said if i can bribe da vets into helping me install im game.
     
  14. Nov 19, 2013 at 5:36 PM
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    Beers and brats brother... I'll give you a hand and bring over some tools (if you need). Only thing I personally don't have experience with is UCAs.
     
  15. Nov 19, 2013 at 5:49 PM
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    My tools are all over. Im so unorganized. My last car was a 01 integra gsr i could do almost everything with a 10mm an a 12mm socket.
     
  16. Nov 19, 2013 at 6:40 PM
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    headstrong ships to hawaii for free
     
  17. Nov 19, 2013 at 7:04 PM
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    TRDeeznutz

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    Free to hawaii, no. I got quoted $200 to ship ome kit wit lr uca.
     
  18. Nov 19, 2013 at 7:45 PM
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    I think he meant the LR UCAs free to hawaii lol they can just flat rate it and eat the cost (same cost across the whole US) thats why
     
  19. Nov 20, 2013 at 12:08 AM
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    yup thats what i meant lol
     
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