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Need veteran insight/Advice before lift purchase

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by 12thMan, Mar 25, 2015.

  1. Mar 27, 2015 at 12:24 PM
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    12thMan

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    Would I need extended brake lines in the rear if running these 3" blocks?
    I know you had a AAL with these blocks, but how much do blocks change the ride? Is it more stiff in the rear than stock?

    Edit: I think I found my answers. I will need extended brake lines or brake line brackets to lower the contact point of brake lines to prevent needing longer lines.
    I was also told that blocks do not change the "ride", only the height of the lift as they simply raise the leaf pack contact location on the rear axle.
    Correct me if I obtained misinformation.
    Thanks
     
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  2. Mar 27, 2015 at 1:16 PM
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    Extended brakes lines for sure and yes, they do not affect your ride
     
  3. Mar 27, 2015 at 1:23 PM
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    Sweet, so I am just going to tie together some loose ends to put this kit together, but I think I am going to be coming to you for those 3" beefed taco blocks and U-bolts.
    I know I have bothered you all so much for advice, but one final question on this: any recommendations on where to purchase the Bilstein 5100 height adjustable for front and 5100 extended length for rear?
    I will just get the Maxtracs from headstrongoffroad.
     
  4. Mar 27, 2015 at 1:24 PM
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    Mr Salty "Give up the good to go for the great"

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    :rolleyes:

    Don't assume that just because someone works at a shop they actually know what the hell it is they are talking about. I trust no one with my truck because I've seen so many stupid bonehead mistakes being made by these so called professionals. That and I just enjoy doing suspension work myself.

    Spidertraxx and Bora both make very solid hub centric wheel spacers. I'm not fond of putting spacer up front, but Bora has 3/4" spacers that offer minimal push out. I'd run those with confidence. As for my rear spacers, I have literally beat the shit of them like most of the other LT guys have. Still holding up just fine ;)
     
  5. Mar 27, 2015 at 1:27 PM
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    Toytec and they offer a Tacomaworld discount also. I posted a link on the first page of this thread to the correct rear shocks you need. The 3-4" ones
     
  6. Mar 27, 2015 at 1:29 PM
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    Thanks man. You guys are so awesome!!
     
  7. Mar 27, 2015 at 1:43 PM
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    FYI the 3" Maxtrac blocks are also fabricated, tapered and have 3 different adjustment holes for the center pin and they come powder coated gray :) Not sure why these beefed taco ones would take so long to make. A block is nothing special and consists of square tubing and bottom and top plates welded together.

    As for shocks, personally I'd shop around and compare prices. From my experience TT doesn't always have the best price even with their coupon code.
     
  8. Mar 27, 2015 at 2:07 PM
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    Brian is a one man operation over there and he is flooded with orders. He does great work though..
     

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