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Discussion in 'New Members' started by TacoDelaroca, Jun 17, 2018.

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  1. Jun 17, 2018 at 11:20 AM
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    So I definitely want to get a lift on the truck and get some wheels, etc...What should I do first? Tires and wheels?
     
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  2. Jun 17, 2018 at 11:24 AM
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    If you lift it first you can fit bigger tires and wheels
     
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  3. Jun 17, 2018 at 11:32 AM
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    Decide what you are doing with the lift, tires and wheels. Is it cosmetic or are you using it. If you are using it, for what. A good place to do research is forums: “Suspension” and also “Wheels and Tires”.
     
    rnish, Jun 17, 2018
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  4. Jun 17, 2018 at 11:34 AM
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    Research, read, ask questions. That is first after making the decision to join us crazies in the rabbit hole. :thumbsup:
     
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  5. Jun 17, 2018 at 1:07 PM
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  6. Jun 17, 2018 at 3:18 PM
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  7. Jun 18, 2018 at 4:47 AM
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    Welcome to TW! Checkout @HeadStrong Off-Road for fantastic pricing and customer service. :thumbsup:
     
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  8. Jun 18, 2018 at 4:56 AM
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    Welcome to tw. Look up a local chapter. Talk with them, go wheeling with them. See the different lifts n tire combos in action. And don't worry a stock taco is capable of doing more than you think. Seen alot of peeps just put a lift on n hate it. RESEARCH before buying. One I like you might not like.
     
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  9. Jun 18, 2018 at 5:06 AM
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    Definitely useful info folks thanks! Looks like I will continue to do research. On a side note, how important are shocks prior to a lift?
     
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  10. Jun 18, 2018 at 5:06 AM
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    How might I do that?
     
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  11. Jun 18, 2018 at 5:09 AM
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    Lick forums scroll down you will see a list of regional forums. Look for the one nearest to you. There are a ton of local chapters out there.
     
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  12. Jun 18, 2018 at 5:10 AM
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    Or where are you from I can look n post a link.
     
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  13. Jun 18, 2018 at 5:11 AM
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    I would get shocks with the lift. You will need longer shocks for the lift.
     
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  14. Jun 18, 2018 at 5:12 AM
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  15. Jun 18, 2018 at 5:14 AM
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    This will be my daily driver and would be doing some weekend adventuring. Recommend lift size?
     
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  16. Jun 18, 2018 at 5:15 AM
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    Welcome to TW!
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    As far as suspension goes, you’re about to go head first down a very long rabbit hole. As others have said, research and ask lots of questions.
     
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