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Lift Kit any good?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Dajeepman, Jan 26, 2016.

  1. Jan 26, 2016 at 2:22 PM
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    Im looking at this All Pro Lift kit. or taking that kit and upgradeing to the heavier leaf springs. I want a decent set of leaf springs that wont sag and will support my honda ATV in the back.
     
  2. Jan 26, 2016 at 4:43 PM
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    anyone?
     
  3. Jan 26, 2016 at 8:45 PM
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    If you go with their Expedition springs to support the weight of an ATV, you'all sit higher in the front when unloaded or if you use the standard spring, I'd recommend adding Timbren bumpstops to act as a helper spring. All around it is a decent kit for the price... they include A-Arms too.
     
  4. Jan 26, 2016 at 11:00 PM
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    I wouldn't go with a heavy duty leaf spring setup design to hold the weight of the ATV because it'll probably be too stiff if you don't have your ATV loaded in the rear, however may I suggest installing the Firestone air bags? Those airbags will help with the load and you won't lose ride comfort when your unloaded. Combine with the Daystar air bag cradle and you should be golden offroad when you need to flex.

    That will be my next setup is to install daystar air bag cradle and firestone air bags because I do intend to haul my 2014 yamaha grizzly 700 around, it barely fits in the bed, but it squeezes in alright.
     
  5. Jan 27, 2016 at 3:35 AM
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    Thanks yall for the info.
     
  6. Jan 27, 2016 at 7:18 AM
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    good kit! those leafs will be fine without weight. I have em on my 2011 4.0. Although I do have a lot of weight in the bed, when I first got the leafs the truck had no rack, or spare. They were great. My kit now is toytec boss coilovers in the front, light racing UCA, Dakar leafs in the rear, ubolt flip kit, icon 2.5 remote resi's in the rear. When I had my dakar leafs new they were a tiny tiny bit stiff but they settled down and rode great. The lift you have linked up will be great for what you are doing, perform well, and look good. Rear leafs at full flex:image2.jpgimage1 copy.jpg
     
  7. Jan 27, 2016 at 9:21 AM
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    Good Day !! I'm not new to TW, I've read a lot but never posted. I have a 2015 DCSB Pyrite Mica TRD Sport. I've been reading about the 3" lifts. I want the ride or better of the stock set up... Would I be correct in saying that the Bilstein 5100 adj in front with 886x springs ( bull bar) and 5100's with the long AAL 2" would give the the 3" lift and ride of better than stock? Also would I need the Sway Bar Relocation Brackets, Differential Drop Brackets and the Carrier Bearing Drop? I plan on installing 285 70 17 on factory rims for now.. Any input would be greatly appreciated... Carry ON...
     
  8. Jan 27, 2016 at 9:28 AM
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    The lift you are talking about is a good lift, don't know whether your ride will get better or not. With my setup the ride seems worse. haha
     
  9. Jan 27, 2016 at 9:43 AM
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    What setup do you have if you don't mind me asking ??
     
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    Thanks!!! BTW nice looking truck!!
     
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    sort of mixed up my own lift. But I do like it, Only changes I'm considering is icon 2.5's in the front.:

    My kit now is toytec boss coilovers in the front, light racing UCA, Dakar leafs in the rear, ubolt flip kit, icon 2.5 remote resi's in the rear. When I had my dakar leafs new they were a tiny tiny bit stiff but they settled down and rode great. The lift you have linked up will be great for what you are doing, perform well, and look good.
     
  12. Jan 27, 2016 at 10:00 AM
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    I will be installing a arb bumper and a winch so I will probably end up setting the coil overs up the highest setting anyway.. those arb bumpers are heavy
     
  13. Jan 27, 2016 at 10:01 AM
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    any coilovers you decide to get, try and get 650 pound springs. King makes great springs.
     
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    front end: (minus rear shocks, sold those and installed icon 2.5's in the rear.)


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  15. Jan 27, 2016 at 11:59 AM
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    Yea I called them and the lady recommended 650 springs and said they make 700 but will call and see if they can get 650 in place of the 550.
     
  16. Jan 27, 2016 at 1:12 PM
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    And you said that they ride rougher than your stock suspension did ??
     
  17. Jan 28, 2016 at 9:52 AM
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    without weight, yeah.
     
  18. Jan 28, 2016 at 9:53 AM
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    Well I broke down and ordered the lift kit. Can't wait to get it installed
     
  19. Jan 28, 2016 at 9:54 AM
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    Awesome! keep us posted on how it goes.
     

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