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The Central Virginian Thread

Discussion in 'Virginia' started by Ccwahoo, Feb 5, 2012.

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  1. Jan 5, 2014 at 6:49 AM
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    MadMtnMikey

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    ^^^^ What he said.... if I was going to have a shop around here touch my truck for this sort of thing, Mincz would be the place.
     
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  2. Jan 6, 2014 at 3:36 PM
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    What year truck you have? I just lifted my 2013 about 3 inches and Im 6' 3". Its a little tall for me getting in but thats not what I was concerned about. You will get a much better suspension with a 3 inch lift versus a 6 inch.

    I ended up doing a 3 inch ULK from toytec but I think I would have been happier with the Icons on this page. The OME lift is great too if you are on a tighter budget.
    http://www.headstrongoffroad.com/complete-lift-kits-tacoma-05-6-lug.html

    As far as tires. I run KM2s with factory wheels and could not be happier. Noise is not bad but you know they are on! Gas milage is about the same as factory. No rubbing no trimming! They are great on the trail. The coopers are another option in this tire size.
    http://www.discounttiredirect.com/d...ze.do?sortBy=prca&ar=85&fqs=true&rd=16&cs=255

    I havent dealt with Minzc tire but they do have a good rep.
     
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  3. Jan 7, 2014 at 5:41 AM
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    I'm hitting either ShoeCreek or Flagpole this weekend for some camping. Anybody else up for it ?
     
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  4. Jan 7, 2014 at 6:00 AM
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    DO NOT GET A 6" DROP BRACKET LIFT (Pro-Comp or Fabtech) you will be severely disappointed; I know I have one. Here are my reasons:


    1. If you intend to off road, the drop bracket does nothing for your ground clearance even though you can clear 35s.


    2. If you think you will not have to fender trim when the 35s and the lift are installed, you are sadly mistaken; I rub turning into my driveway.


    3. The 6" lift raises your center of gravity, not good if you intend to off road. I have to worry about getting off camber a lot more than guys running the 3" lift and 35s.


    4. Options to tweak the suspension are limited when you go to the drop bracket route, without forking out ALOT of $$$$$$$.


    5. If you want underbelly protection (BudBuilt, All-Pro skids, etc.) you are shit of luck. You better know how to fabricate your own, because you will not find any aftermarket.


    These are all things I learned AFTER I bought my rig from the dealer with the lift and tires installed. I foolishly convinced myself that the deal I got out the door was a better deal than the same year non-lifted, stock tire TRD Off Road model I could of had for the same price; lesson learned the hard way. I still wheel the truck and have plans to continue building it but hindsight is 20/20 and wish I would have went a different direction.


    My advice lurk this forum and threads, ask questions (not the "what should I do?" type but rather the "what works?", "why did you choose Brand X over Brand Y?"), and do your own work on your rig with the help of the friends and bonds you will make here on TW. You will save money, learn a lot about your rig, and make some awesome friends that will be there in a pinch for you and will not steer you wrong.
     
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  5. Jan 7, 2014 at 7:49 AM
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    ^^ all true. I had problems with my brackets moving around screwing up my alignment if I went offroad. Removed my 6", welded in a new x-member and went 3"
     
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  6. Jan 7, 2014 at 9:00 AM
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    rbraddock

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    Where did you get a new crossmember, because I have seriously considered this option?
     
    rbraddock, Jan 7, 2014
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  7. Jan 7, 2014 at 9:02 AM
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    See Build Thread
    Last month there was one for sale in the Norfolk CL with a steering rack.
     
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  8. Jan 7, 2014 at 9:02 AM
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    Actually it may have been listed on here even.
     
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  9. Jan 7, 2014 at 9:35 AM
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  10. Jan 7, 2014 at 9:43 AM
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  11. Jan 7, 2014 at 9:45 AM
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    I'm right near mattmxracer and also wiling to help do a lift instal, I just did a 2" on my own truck. Also WWFB (will work for beer). Love workin on these trucks and being unemployed right now I've got a good amount of free time..
     
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  12. Jan 7, 2014 at 9:48 AM
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    I know right! :goingcrazy: I'm gonna be runnin on my slightly worn out carrier for now, will be replacing it soon but it's just not gonna happen before then..:cool:
     
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  13. Jan 7, 2014 at 10:00 AM
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    Driveshaftparts.com $35 shipped, $6 federated ujoints from rockauto.com, endorsed by BGR.
     
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  14. Jan 7, 2014 at 10:06 AM
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    Got a lot of slop in it.. Like I can litterally shake the driveshafts by hand... The trucks got 160,00+ and I know it's never been replaced just had the zirk fittings around it greeted for maintenance! I'm not surprised it's worn out.. I hadn't really noticed it till I got all of the lift installed and then got a good bit of rear end vibration, got under there and checked everything out, found all the slop in the bearing..
     
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  15. Jan 7, 2014 at 10:09 AM
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    Ya, I know it's not much but without a job right now I'm pretty much limited to free... I probably shouldn't really be goin on the trip next weekend but the insurance money I got recently is holding me over and I NEED to get outa the rents house for a bit... This hole being done with college thing is awesome, living with them again on the other hand... That shit sucks!
     
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  16. Jan 7, 2014 at 10:11 AM
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    No I haven't bothered with any of it yet. I knew going into the lift that the bearing was worn and also that my rear blocks will have to go pretty soon (like 3 months er less) for an ALL or maybe a whole leaf pack, I figure then I'll do all the adjustments to the driveline and until then I'll be fixing the little things like that bearing and maybe shims for it...
     
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  17. Jan 7, 2014 at 10:28 AM
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  18. Jan 7, 2014 at 10:29 AM
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    Well damn! I'd say come up to flagpole but I just can't afford to go two weekends in a row right now... As much as I really wanna!
     
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  19. Jan 7, 2014 at 10:41 AM
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  20. Jan 7, 2014 at 12:04 PM
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    ImMrYo rearview mirror bracket, MBRP Dual Exhaust, aFe stage 2 sealed CAI, LED map and dome lights, Toytec BOSS 3inch lift kit, LR UCA's, 285/75r16 Kelly Safari TSR, American Racing Artillery wheels
    Thanks for the input guys. I've been looking at 3 inch lifts now. I figure with the 3 inch kit and 33 inch tires it would lift around 4-5 inches. Does that sound right? Plus the 3 inch is better on the bank account at this time. I was looking at the following lifts does any of them seem to be better than the rest?


    http://bilsteinlifts.com/shop/05-and-up-tacoma/ome-suspension-lift-kit/#!prettyPhoto


    http://toyteclifts.3dcartstores.com/3-lift-kit-with-Bilstein-5100-Height-Adj-Coilovers_p_364.html#


    http://www.procompusa.com/prodDetail.aspx?partNo=EXPK5075B&catID=1&subCat=38&ptID=3533&plID=1808


    http://www.procompusa.com/prodDetail.aspx?partNo=EXPK5081B&catID=1&subCat=38&ptID=3533&plID=1808


    Also on the pro comp lifts why is the one with the rear blocks more expensive than the add a leaf one? Wouldn't you want an add a leaf over blocks?
     
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