Chicagoland area members

I have seen a red T/X Pro around Plainfield and Joliet, is that you?

 

Welcome! It is nice to see the Chicago Land thread alive. There are so many tacomas around, there is no reason for it not to.

 

No shit right!!!!! Hey Peter, set a pair of those headlight bulbs aside for me and order me up the appropriate fog bulbs.

I will also let you know very shortly about the rack.

 

Anyone down for the Badlands in June?

 

You got it!

I would probably be down depending on which weekend it was. I couldn't do the 14th.

 

Strange, the 14th doesn't work for me either

I'm in. Sundays work better. Let me know ASAP so I can put it on the books!!

 

Pretty sure the 28th is out for me.

Saturdays work best for me, but I was thinking making a weekend out of it...maybe even heading down Friday night. Summers campground it really nice and only about 15 mins away, or you can always camp at the park. No pool there though

BTW-we are still on for Saturday?

 

21st or 28th SHOULD work for me.

I was going to follow up wednesday or thursday; I will be there.

 

Cool I will get a hold of you when I get my lift. Got to get new rubber first then Im getting my lift. Thanks

 

Soon as I at the very least get my spare, I'll go out with you guys.

 

How far away do you live from Rockford. If I wait in till I get my tires its going to be couple months before I get my lift. So I just put the word out to my buddies that Im selling my AR-15. Lol I cant wait that long to get my lift.

 

Thanks you dont have to put longer brake lines on a 3inch lift do you. I just want to buy a lift and have it installed. I dont want to find out Im going to need a bunch of other stuff to get it to work.

 

Front; up to you. I did. Rear yes, if you're buying a new leaf pack. Has to be able to flex and articulate.

 

I've been told the rule of thumb is that if you are lifting the rear any more that 2" u should put them on the back. 3" up front you'll be fine ....but it's always up to you.

I have 3 " in front I didn't put them on mine. I changed my leaf pack in the back to give me 3" so I had them put on.

 

Also....if your new lift is going to consist of aftermarket front coilovers, do yourself a favor and get the single 1/4" spacer for the drivers side front. You'll more than likely need it and I think it's only $25.

Search on the suspension forum. "taco lean"

 

Ok thanks the kit im looking to get has the aal for the rear with 5100 blistiens and I think Im going with 2inch in the rear and 3 up front that should make it sit level right,

 

Yup. It sure will. They come with a small rake making them sit a little higher in the rear. 3" up front and 2" in the rear will level you out.

 

Yeah definitely go see Mark ( NwiTaco). He does great work. A few of us have had work done by him. Great guy, great work, great prices....what more can I say.

What size tires are you thinking?

 

Do you have a spare at all right now? I have several Toyota pattern wheels and tires in the shed. Even have a brand new Tacoma spare, still has the little nibs on it

I am a ways away from Rockford. I live just over the border in Indiana, but in reality, its not that bad a drive at all. And it will be worth it, too.

You have gotten good advice hear regarding brake lines. Best bet is to get extended lines for the rear, they're only like $40 and worth the peace of mind. There are other options to get away with using the stock lines for the time being, the bracket on the axle can be tweaked a bit to allow enough slack to work with a mild with a mild lift, but you really are better off getting new lines.

 

I haven't seen anyone mention the exact part that would bother you if you found out you needed them. UCAs (Upper Control Arms)

There will always be other things that you "should" have when you lift a truck. The one that stinks is the UCA. You can get by without it. Once you lift your truck up the geometry of your suspension changes. The higher you go the more difficult it can be to get a proper alignment with stock UCAs. With that being said your truck isn't going to explode if you don't get them. They are something though that you should know about before you decide to lift your truck.


As far as a Tacoma goes things that you "should" get with a 3" lift.
UCA ($400+)
Center Bearing Drop ($15) I didn't use or need one
Extended Rear Brake lines ($40-$50)