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Lift Help

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by ItsMrBaggins, Jul 8, 2019.

  1. Jul 8, 2019 at 11:05 AM
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    ItsMrBaggins

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    So currently I have a 3/2 spacer kit on my 2017 Trd Sport that I got as a gift so I installed it to add bigger tires. I unfortunately do not have to money to add a full lift kit but would like to beef up everything and raise my truck a little better. I have seen people recommend Bilstien 5100 with OME coils. Can any show me exactly what I need to achieve 3' of lift and level my truck out to clear 285/70/17? I know this is a frequently asked question and I have done so research, but I don,t want to make any mistakes..
     
  2. Jul 8, 2019 at 4:30 PM
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    I have Toytec 3” coilovers, JBA uca’s, Toytec 2” block(this is my daily driver) most guys will say to put an AAL or springs in the rear. Running Nitto 285/70/17 on 17x8.5 -10 offset wheels 8A80901B-8555-473C-BAEF-84961411A9CB.jpg27651101-120E-4520-8A0C-79793C8D85BA.jpg CFDD0B2D-FF21-49AA-BBB6-BCE96FBF0B95.jpg
     
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  3. Jul 8, 2019 at 4:31 PM
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    Pics where before I removed the mud flaps
     
  4. Jul 8, 2019 at 5:44 PM
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    What did that set you back?
     
  5. Jul 8, 2019 at 5:54 PM
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    About $3500. That include wheels, tires, coilovers, uca’s, rear 5100’s, swaybar relocate bracket, rear blocks, Installation.(wasn’t in the mood to do it in the driveway)
     
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  6. Jul 8, 2019 at 6:00 PM
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    Just remember all 285/70/17 are not equal. Technically the tire should be 32.7 inches tall. But some may be shorter and some taller. So check the manufacturers spec as to what size wheel the tire specs were set to. Ie. Tire height was based on be mounted on an 8”, 8.5 “ wheel etc.
     
  7. Jul 8, 2019 at 6:09 PM
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  8. Jul 8, 2019 at 6:17 PM
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    Those with the 1/4 spacer should get you 2.5-3 inches of lift on the 3rd gen.
     
  9. Jul 8, 2019 at 6:21 PM
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    Which is what i'm going for! I just want a better set up if I every decide to take a small trail but keep money in the bank lol
     
  10. Jul 8, 2019 at 6:23 PM
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    Good luck!
     
  11. Jul 8, 2019 at 6:30 PM
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    Thank you sir! Beautiful truck by the way!
     
  12. Jul 8, 2019 at 7:22 PM
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    Anytime and thank you.
     

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