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6" lift, is this worth it?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by InfamousTonyTaco7714, Mar 22, 2017.

  1. Mar 22, 2017 at 10:52 PM
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    Decided with some of my tax refund, gonna take the Taco up a few more inches. Always wanted to get a 6 inch lift but didn't have the funds, and finally I will. Just looking around and happened to see this for 497.99. Seemed cheap for what I've noticed he average 6 inch kit goes for. Would this be a good kit or has anyone had it before? If you have, what's good and or bad about it? Would you recommend it? Also, would love and appreciate any suggestions y'all have like what the best bang for my buck in a 6 inch kit? Don't have a ton of money to spend, but I'm not just going to buy the cheapest solely based on the price, just wondering if there's a catch at this price. Thanks guys and gals!

    https://www.carid.com/2009-toyota-tacoma-suspension-systems/pro-comp-complete-lift-kit-97014100.html

    Also it will say product options, if you click that and set it as base model with 4.0l 4wd with vehicle stability control, it'll show you the exact lift I'm talking about.
     
  2. Mar 23, 2017 at 4:18 AM
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    Not a good idea. These trucks should stay at or under 3" through a suspension lift any higher than that and your chance of suspension components failing increases by quite a bit. I highly recommend going into the suspension forum and reading the sticky's they're full of useful knowledge on these trucks. Take a look at this one for starters: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/tacoma-lift-faq-guide-read-this.11282/ that is how I arrived at lifting my truck 3" in the coming weeks with OME and Bilstein components (very popular brands amongst many TW members).
     
  3. Mar 23, 2017 at 5:24 AM
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    As a general rule of thumb (that I have both experienced myself and through the advice of others), consider anything from CarID or RoughCountry as if it has been infected with the plague. Spend more on quality products. It always pays out in the end.
     
  4. Mar 23, 2017 at 5:36 AM
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    Thank you for the input. Would you mind I ask what about Rough Country basically makes it a "no no" in simplest terms? And also, you have any suggestions on a good, moderately priced 6 inch lift?
     
  5. Mar 23, 2017 at 5:37 AM
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    Thank you for the response. With all due respect though, this isn't at all what I was looking for. I have 3" under my truck now and want to go 6" and a 35x12.50 tire. Great information don't get me wrong. But I was looking for specific information regarding best 6" kits in particular, not something to tell me to drop the dream completely.
     
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    I am only repeating the advice I was given about Rough Country, as their name is truly indicative of the ride quality of their products, rough. Again, what I was told.

    I purchased LEDs and headlights from CarID and later found out they specialize in budget brands.

    I do not know the best brand and package for you with this lift, but I would definitely hit up Headsdtrong Offroad, they are a vendor here specializing in suspension lifts.
     
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    I assume the point of the lift is just to stuff bigger tires without cutting right? If you don't really wheel that much or drive difficult trails then I say go for it. Why many don't like the drop bracket lifts is because you retain your stock geometry and clearance with running bigger tires as the only benefit. Have you regeared or do you plan to?

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    I agree with hitting up headstrong as well, they are likely more informative about the capabilities of drop brackets than many of us will likely be on this forum.

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    Made cheaply. There are ways to achieve the right height for 35s. What I did for my rear was all pro expo leaf springs and a Archieve garage shackle flip kit. you can do coilovers for the front to bring it up as much as you want but also will want to replay your UCA with some uni ball ones help the flex and getting close to factory alignment specs
     
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    The worse part about drop bracket lifts is you have to cut out a cross member
     
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    THIS.

    I did this to my 04 first gen taco a month before joining TTORA (old school yota forum) by installing a 6 inch fabtech lift. You can go back from cutting the cross member, although it is not recommended and requires precise fabwork and a new crossmember. I pretty much regretted throwing it on 2 months after doing so. Do you have any friends who have a DB on their tacomas? Might be worth seeing what you can achieve before going beyond the threshold with yours.

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    No doubt man, your truck your decisions. Good luck with it.
     
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    Bds makes a 6" lift.
    The price is more than you mentioned above but you also get a no hassle lifetime replacement warranty on any of the parts should they fail.

    https://bds-suspension.com/product?ma=12&mo=45&ty=1&yr=2005-2015
     
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    I don't know where the hell anyone got that this is a Rough Country lift but the link takes you to a Procomp 6" drop bracket lift. Something is odd with that because that kit is a lot more expensive than that.
     
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    Stage one also doesn't come with coilovers it comes with a spacer for the strut. Coilovers are in the stage 2 kit.
     
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    I've been running a Pro Comp 6" lift since early 2013, and I have had no problems with it. They have a 5 year warranty if it's installed through an authorized dealer. I started with the Stage 1 kit which was indeed a spacer. Since I had the TRD, I used the stock front Bilsteins for a while, which were fine until I added weight in front with a bumper and winch. I changed out to Icon 6" coilovers with 700lb springs, and I couldn't be happier with the ride quality. The standard rear is an AAL with a block, which did ride a little stiff over bumps/offroad. Changed out to Icon rear resi's and it made a big difference. Once it becomes less of a DD for me, I will be replacing the rear AAL and block with a shackle flip, bump stops, and a full leaf pack.

    I'm not sure what the poster meant about an increase of suspension components failing above 3"... the DB lift keeps the factory CV angles, and if it's done correctly, it doesn't increase the chance of components failing.

    It comes down to what you plan on doing with your truck, really. I don't live out west with crazy rock terrain, and I don't live in the desert. I enjoy the ride for daily driving, and it does everything I need it to do offroad. YMMV.

    My advice would be to not cut corners on a 6" lift, it won't pay off.

    EDIT: P.S. if you read the options for that lift on the link you provided, $500 is not an accurate representation of what is in the pictures... As far as I can tell, for $500 it's not a complete kit, you have to add knuckles or coilovers, an AAL and block, and then a strut spacer or choice of shocks.
     
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    Since my 04 went the drop bracket route, I eventually swapped everything out to where only the crossmember piece of it remained. To me when I got to that stage, I thought the drop bracket wasn't necessarily worth it anymore. I say this though, but I wouldn't be able to achieve the amount of height I got on my 04 without the front cross member being in it. To me, if you are going to go drop bracket and you have the funds or time...just get the cross member and bare bones kit. Then get some 6 inch shocks made for the kit (I had red sway aways on mine), get decent rear shocks and a good leaf. I don't know if going the "bare-bones" route from a company like pro-comp would be possible though.

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    I think you are referring to my original post. I had no intention to make anyone assume I was calling the kit a RC. I was simply relaying two companies/online stores that I have been warned to stay away from even though some of the products might be legit. I may have mispoken about this particular kit. I am just wary of anything from CarID.
     
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    Agreed 100%
     
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    I dream of building my own submarine and exploring the deep. But research tells me its not the wisest thing to try and would likely result in death. Just because its a dream doesnt eliminate reality. These trucks just dont go to 6 inches without serious consequences. The only way to do it is with a drop bracket which is a somewhat permanent alteration and not a great offroad method. If the idea is just for looks then go for it. If the idea is for offroad use then I wouldnt do it. Have you researched LT option? Big wheels without the high lift.
     
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