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What's the cheapest lift while being reliable as well?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Dillon g, May 13, 2015.

  1. May 13, 2015 at 9:52 PM
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    new to being a Tacoma owner and want to lift my truck safely , but I am a father of a 2 year old with a new one on the way so money's tight ! Any advice fellas
     
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  2. May 13, 2015 at 9:56 PM
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    Visit Headstrong OffRoad. Their Bilstein 5100 (ToyTec) lift goes for $577.
    Good basic 2.5" lift that will serve you well.
     
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  3. May 13, 2015 at 11:03 PM
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    What build do you suggest? Coil wise , I have a 09' 2wd trd off-road
     
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  4. May 14, 2015 at 6:57 AM
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    You can choose from Old Man Emu or Eibach springs. I personally went with Eibach but many here love the OME. Call Headstrong, Marie will steer you in the right direction.
     
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  5. May 14, 2015 at 7:17 AM
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    enough to go over stuff
    OLD MAN EMU or 5100s are probably the cheapest quality lift
     
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  6. May 14, 2015 at 7:18 AM
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  7. May 14, 2015 at 7:18 AM
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  9. May 14, 2015 at 4:55 PM
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  10. May 14, 2015 at 9:03 PM
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    Does it look good with 265/75r16's?
     
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  11. May 14, 2015 at 9:19 PM
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    4" rough country lift 35" federal m/t 20" fuel couplers HIDs
    I have a 4" rough country it's $1000 but you can clear 35s with no rubbing it just depends how big you wanna go
     
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  12. May 29, 2015 at 1:05 AM
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    Yup.
    If your intent is for clearance issues, than buy bigger tires and keep the suspension OEM. If you want to look cool and draw attention and on a budget, than buy a used Tacoma already altered the way you see fit, while some poor sap like myself has already blown their money. I say, save your hard earned $ and spend it on your son. you can still go fishing, exploring the backwoods and getting places all those other lifted trucks you see out there can go.
     
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  13. May 29, 2015 at 1:24 AM
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