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Gen 3 3inch lift on a budget

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ColeM5, Sep 27, 2018.

  1. Sep 27, 2018 at 7:11 PM
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    ColeM5

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    Hi I have a 2018 trd off road and wanted to get a 2.5"-3" lift. I definetly want a suspension lift, but I cant afford anything more than 750$, what do you guys suggest? Links?
     
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  2. Sep 27, 2018 at 7:15 PM
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    Rustytaco71

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    5100’s, and an AAL in the back.

    Do some research, you’ll find all your answers on here without needing a new thread more than likely.
     
  3. Sep 27, 2018 at 7:18 PM
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    JudgeJosephDredd

    JudgeJosephDredd I AM THE LAW!

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    Just going to say this before the thread gets berated with "you spent a lot of money on a truck, youd be stupid not to put money into a lift".

    It all depends on your intentions. I've got a 3/2 leveling kit and it works for me. My truck is also under warranty and if I mod the suspension or cut stuff (even of Toyota installs it) they have the option of voiding it. If you want serious offloading then you wont be spending any less then $1000. There are plenty of threads that will help you out and plenty of people that will give their opinions. I suggest getting them all and do what you like. After all, its your truck.
     
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  4. Sep 27, 2018 at 8:42 PM
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    What kit? Pics?
     
  5. Sep 27, 2018 at 9:10 PM
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    www.headstrongoffroad.com or @HeadStrong Off-Road help him out. take your pick. let us not decide on the suspension you want because we will most likely pick the expensive good shit thats clearly out of the bracket of your price range.
     
  6. Sep 27, 2018 at 10:00 PM
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  7. Sep 28, 2018 at 6:36 PM
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    It's a ReadyLift, installed in about 3 hours with a friend. Replaced the rear shocks with some OME but the front struts are still the same. Just waiting for these stock shoes to wear thin and then I'm going to look for a new 285 set up20180521_172820.jpg 20180521_172835.jpg 20180521_172759.jpg
     
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  8. Sep 28, 2018 at 7:06 PM
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    5100's as previously mentioned with an aal. Or buy good stuff at a slower pace, do the rear first as the stock stuff is no bueno. Then do front coil overs. Then leaf pack and crank up the front. Done.

    How does a lift void warranty and a "level kit" that raises a truck by forcing stock suspension into different area not? Unless you are talking about removing spacers before warranty visit I dont follow
     
  9. Sep 29, 2018 at 2:35 AM
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    JudgeJosephDredd

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    When looked at suspension lifts, every one instructed to cut out some portion of the crossmember or something (it was a few years ago when I looked into it). A guy I knew worked for the stealership (now retired) said if they installed it, that it would be covered under warranty. When I inquired about it during my 10k service, the service manager said that any cutting or welding or modification to the frame would void the warranty.
     
  10. Oct 2, 2018 at 9:50 AM
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    Thank you so much for your recommendation @Catfish21 :bikewheelie2:
     
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