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lift rec - mostly want better on-road experience

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by PhogDog, Oct 24, 2021.

  1. Oct 24, 2021 at 5:49 PM
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    PhogDog

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    I want a small lift (1-2 inches) and better on-road performance. My off-road is mostly bad muddy roads (minor).
    Looking at Eibach 2.0 and Bilstein 6112's.
    Any preference/experience?
    Thanks
     
  2. Oct 24, 2021 at 5:56 PM
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    eurowner

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    Lifting the truck raises the center of gravity, you are going the wrong direction.

    Also look into Helwig sway bars for better on road handling.
     
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  3. Oct 24, 2021 at 6:02 PM
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    eurowner

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    Read about progressive vs digressive dampers aka shocks. You may want progressive dampers.
     
  4. Oct 24, 2021 at 6:03 PM
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    Wrong way man. You are contradicting yourself. Want better road performance? Put on some sport shocks and some grippy tires. No lift.
    Right now, stock, is the best possible setup for on and off road. It is compromised both ways. You fix it for off road and it hurts on road and vice versa.
     
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  5. Oct 24, 2021 at 6:04 PM
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    Truth.
     
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    Now there is a conundrum.
     
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    Gotcha, thanks for the insight.
     
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  8. Oct 24, 2021 at 6:08 PM
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    Tire with shorter sidewalls have less sidewall flex making for more responsive steering.

    265/70-16 vs 245/75-16 both being the same height.
     
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  9. Oct 24, 2021 at 6:10 PM
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    Do you want to lift without compromising your on road manners much? If you phrase it that way, you will get much different answers.
     

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