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1997 lift question

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Fowlerfantasy, Apr 24, 2014.

  1. Apr 24, 2014 at 4:04 PM
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    Fowlerfantasy

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    I have a 1997 xtracab with a 2in leveling kit and 32in tires and am wanting to put a 3in toytec lift with 2in add-a-leaf in the rear. My question is, will the tire size look ok under the lift or should I remove the leveling kit or just wait to get the lift until I buy new and bigger tires? Any responses will be much appreciated.
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  2. Apr 24, 2014 at 8:13 PM
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    Mainmoe02

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    I think it will look fine with a 3" lift and 32's. I had stock 31's for a couple months after my 3" lift and it was fine, didn't look disproportionate. So with 32's you should look fine
     
  3. Apr 25, 2014 at 7:19 AM
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    Mainmoe02, do u think I should take off my 2in leveling kit or keep on?
     
  4. Apr 25, 2014 at 8:14 AM
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    Lumpskie

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    Take the leveling kit out when you put you lift on. Which lift are yo u going with?
     
  5. Apr 25, 2014 at 9:02 AM
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    Toytec 3in with bilstein 5100 shocks. Do u suggest something else?
     
  6. Apr 25, 2014 at 9:05 AM
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    TashcomerTexas

    TashcomerTexas My truck is a whiner

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    You can't go wrong with an OME lift either. I also had my 31s on a few weeks after my lift was put on and still looked good
     
  7. Apr 25, 2014 at 10:54 AM
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    That's a good lift. What spring rate did you go with? As long as you are using something 600# or less I think you'll be really happy:)
     
  8. Apr 25, 2014 at 7:11 PM
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    Mainmoe02

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    If your adding the new lift then yes take it off. The toytec lift will get you plenty of lift. Depending on if you get the adjustable Coilovers or not then you may want to get a 1/4" lean spacer for the driver side. If you do get the Coilovers then you can adjust them to compensate for the lean.
     

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