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Dumb question about a bumper...

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by cchicoine, May 20, 2017.

  1. May 20, 2017 at 7:32 PM
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    cchicoine

    cchicoine [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Sorry guys, I'm super new to this whole thing and am trying to learn. I just got a Fab Fours bumper for my 3rd gen. It weighs 185lbs without a winch. I have read a lot about people needing to lift or stiffen their suspension when adding a new bumper. I hope to eventually lift it in the next year or two but just dont have the cash right now. Will I have an issue having the new bumper with stock suspension? Thanks and sorry for the dumb question haha.
     
  2. May 20, 2017 at 7:42 PM
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    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/aluminum-vs-steel-bumper-drop-question.492119
     
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  3. May 20, 2017 at 7:45 PM
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    Front end is gonna sag like old titties
     
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  5. May 20, 2017 at 8:06 PM
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    That's what I figured. My next really dumb question... I want to get the OME 2" kit but can't afford that plus new wheels and tires, would the truck look dumb with a 2" lift with stock trd offroad tires and wheels?
     
  6. May 20, 2017 at 8:16 PM
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    Lil lift, bumpers, SC, UCON, headers, etc.
    It'll be fine. Get the wheels/tires later.
     
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  7. May 20, 2017 at 8:16 PM
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    cchicoine [OP] Well-Known Member

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    thats what I'm thinking. Thank you!
     
  8. May 22, 2017 at 7:44 AM
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    cchicoine

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    I was doing some research, would putting in a 2inch leveling kit (like this one from Rough Country http://www.roughcountry.com/toyota-leveling-lift-kit-744.html) be a good temporary fix to the sag provided by the bumper? I'd really like to get an OME set up but I don't really have the cash right now and the $59 leveling kit sounds a lot better than over a grand for the OME... I know the leveling kit doesn't do anything to the suspension but it would cancel out the sag from the bumper right? If I were to do this, would it be bad for the front suspension to have this bumper on for like a year until I can afford an OME set up? And if not, how bad would the ride quality be with a steel bumper and a 2in leveling kit? Sorry for all of the stupid questions, I'm to to this and am trying to take it all in haha.

    EDIT: also, would this be a better option b/c it would add a little stiffness? https://bilsteinlifts.com/shop/toyo...lift-bilstein-5100-shocks-2016-toyota-tacoma/
     
    Last edited: May 22, 2017

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