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Thoughts and Opinions on lifting at 100k?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by SnowSpartan, Sep 16, 2021.

  1. Sep 16, 2021 at 2:59 PM
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    SnowSpartan

    SnowSpartan [OP] IT, not the clown.

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    Hi TW,

    Been looking at the eibach lift from headstrong. Been on the fence.

    Is it a good or bad idea to lift at 100k as an upgrade?

    Or should I just get pulloffs off stock TRD sports who lifted from when they bought their truck?

    Or do I not need to worry about upgrading/replacing suspension?

    Thanks!
     
  2. Sep 16, 2021 at 3:00 PM
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    Beerpayzdabillz

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    If you are still running the stock Hitachis at 100K, you are lucky, and they need to be retired.
     
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    If you want a playtoy, go for the lift.
     
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    I debated something similar when i bought my 2020 OR. Is it worth buying a jalopy rig and throwing $3000 worth off high performance upgrades at it or should I buy a new one instead? When I was younger I had owned jalopy dirt bikes and I had to keep 3 around just so one worked when I wanted to ride. Lots and lots of wrenching.

    Then I bought a 3yo kdx 200 and all I had to do is regular maintenance and ride it. Nice!
     
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    You're at 100k, it's a great time to get a lift. Most of your suspension components are on their way out. It'll be like driving a new truck.
     
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    Should be fine at 100k, but as the miles gets up there then you might want to just go in and do an overhaul of tie-rods, lower ball joints, upper control arms, and wheel bearings. When I hit 150k-180k I will likely go in and do all of that for piece of mind. I did that on my old ranger and it drove like a new truck.
     
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    I was looking around for this info. I'm not too inclined with suspension knowledge. I plan on taking the truck to a mechanic to have all components looked at that need replacing.

    What I have so far is that I'd replace:

    Front coilovers
    Rear shocks and springs
    UCAs
    *tie rods
    *lower ball joints
    *wheel bearings

    Just always want to find out what all is needed in a suspension overhaul.

    Thanks for your input.
     
  8. Sep 16, 2021 at 3:39 PM
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    OP, if you have driven 100k without needing a suspension upgrade, what makes you want one now?
     
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    That's what I'm thinking. It makes more sense to get some use out of the factory parts before upgrading than taking off new parts. And 100K isn't a lot for a Tacoma.
     
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    Consider extending the rear brake lines. Depends on how much lift.
     
  11. Sep 16, 2021 at 3:54 PM
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    More about staying ahead of things breaking.

    Figured if 100k is the time where suspension components are starting to wear, it would be a good time to do a lift.
     
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    Going for 2" all around. Maybe 2/1. I like the look with no rake.
     
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  14. Sep 16, 2021 at 3:58 PM
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    Lol never heard of an insulator. here we go
     
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    Lifting it should add a bit of bling to a truck you’ve been driving a long time.
     
  16. Sep 17, 2021 at 6:54 AM
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    If its a daily driver with no major major offroad then for a 2 inch I would go with 5100's and either use the stock springs or an aftermarket spring to achieve the lift. In the rear, add a leaf and if you need a little more you can add a 1/2" Block like I did bc have a Topper and some tools in the back.

    Dont need any extended brake lines. But You might have to make an adjustment to the parking brake line in the back. I used a bracket to extend the line a little.
     

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