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Adding a lift

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Rustic2", May 30, 2016.

  1. May 30, 2016 at 8:02 PM
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    I currently have a 3in suspension lift on my taco. Kinda want a little more to ensure clearance for bigger tires maybe 33 or 35s ideal. Any ideas on how i can achieve a few more inches?
     
  2. May 30, 2016 at 8:26 PM
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    FirstGen Jer

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    Think the other post you made about this question covered all your options? Drop bracket lift or body lift is really your only options. You also should be able to fit 33's now With your current lift ,good luck.
     
  3. May 30, 2016 at 8:35 PM
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    33s will fit your setup with trimming and work/look good. 35s are alot of work and money as a regear is pretty much required to drive it worth any sense.
     
  4. May 31, 2016 at 12:27 AM
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    suspension wise you are maxed out.. any other stretch will wreak havoc on your CVs and make the ride really stiff with no downtravel... like mentioned above, body lift is the only option for the sake of tire clearance, but that's a whole other animal... and the regearing of front and rear differentials for 35s can be even more expensive... if you really want to go through all that, more power to your wallet...
     
  5. May 31, 2016 at 8:48 AM
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    Yall all lie! He can add more suspension! But its called LT suspension. And that costs more than you prob want to spend. lol
     
  6. May 31, 2016 at 9:41 AM
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    Lt and sas is a whole different ball game.
     
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  7. May 31, 2016 at 9:47 AM
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    I have a 6 inch drop bracket and its not very forgiving. If you want more lift for tires and don't want to trim away than just do a little body lift. I'm not an expert but it should be cheap and easy compared to the other options. 33's do look nice on a 3 inch lift though if you make them fit.
     
  8. May 31, 2016 at 11:54 AM
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    I just find body lifts a little goofy with the gaps in between body and frame. It's a bit of modification to shift everything to look just right.
     
  9. May 31, 2016 at 1:31 PM
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    What rim size would you recommend?
    I have 16x8 now but thinking going bigger and wider.
     
  10. May 31, 2016 at 4:53 PM
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    Engage Offroad long travel front and rear with some fat tires.
    going wider will lead to some rub... 8 inch is a good size wheel unless going for the Hawaiian look...
     
  11. May 31, 2016 at 11:42 PM
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    Good thread.
     
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