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suspension/liftkits

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by erikschrdr`, Nov 4, 2018.

  1. Nov 4, 2018 at 10:08 PM
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    erikschrdr`

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    Hey everyone i need some advice on supsension and lift kits. bare with me im quite new to off raoding and trucks.
     
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  2. Nov 4, 2018 at 10:11 PM
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    What do you want to do with the truck?
    What is the budget?
    Take It on a couple of outings first and then make a wish list. :thumbsup:
     
  3. Nov 4, 2018 at 10:13 PM
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    i went out today on some trails and stuff it was a great time! i want my truck to be higher and good for harder terrain if that makes sense @JaCado
     
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  4. Nov 4, 2018 at 10:14 PM
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    What kind of truck (trim level) are we taking about?
     
  5. Nov 4, 2018 at 10:21 PM
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    its a 2016 double cab trd offroad with the long bed @JaCado
     
  6. Nov 4, 2018 at 10:25 PM
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    4wd or 2wd
     
  7. Nov 4, 2018 at 10:25 PM
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  8. Nov 4, 2018 at 10:28 PM
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    3 types
    Spacer 1 to 2 inches cheap
    Coil over 1 to 3 inches moderate to expensive
    Drop bracket 3 to 6 inches expensive and cutting the truck.
    Which ones does the budget fit
     
  9. Nov 4, 2018 at 10:32 PM
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    probably coil over and spacers? do you suggest leveling kits or not really @JaCado
     
  10. Nov 4, 2018 at 10:34 PM
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    They are ok, but you plan on taking it off road so spacers are out. Can lead to potential problems with over extending the shock.
    Look at the bilstien 5100, paired with a ome coil of your choice and throw a add a leaf in the back. PM Marie at @HeadStrong Off-Road
     
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  11. Nov 4, 2018 at 10:36 PM
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    thanks a lot for your help @JaCado
     
  12. Nov 4, 2018 at 10:38 PM
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    265/75/16 BFG KO2
    Bilstein 5100 shocks, front and back
    885 OME coils
    Wheelers AAL in the rear
    265/75/16 or 275/70/17 (depending on your rim size) BFG Goodrich KO2 tires

    Tried and true by hundreds on here and great bang for your buck
     
  13. Nov 4, 2018 at 10:39 PM
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    You can't go over 3 inches without a drop bracket lift. If you add weight to the front of the truck.... bumper and or winch the higher number of ome spring you want. She will walk you through it.
     

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