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suspension lift?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by pat1016, Sep 13, 2013.

  1. Sep 13, 2013 at 6:41 AM
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    pat1016

    pat1016 [OP] New Member

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    Hello all
    I have been on this site as a guest for a while looking at different info over the years and finally joined up. I have a 2007 4 cyl Tacoma access cab long bed 4x4 with over 172k miles and no mods. truck has been very good in terms of problems. I do all my all maintenance. just did brakes finally and will be doing front wheel bearing. last set of bf Goodrich tires had over 110K miles on them and replaced with same. 185/75 r16. I also need to do shocks.
    Want to get input on suspension. Just ordered Bilsteins 5100 shocks all around from Downsouth Motorsports. now the questions.
    I want to go with a lift for this vehicle and am thinking of somewhere around three inches in height.
    what coils - OME 885 ?
    I have a Meyers plow mount on front end but have' nt had the opportunity to use it yet (maybe this year) :D
    truck is used as DD with use on lots of back roads for hunting in NJ and PA.
    Is it neccessay to do LCA and UCA ?
    what is a good rear spring pack to accomplish this - do not want an AAL.
    I read a lot about spring restoring thanks to thread by Doug - OMD and
    am considering this option.
    I am sure more questions will arise as I get into this more.
    I have been searching for above for quite awhile now and head is spinning.
    thanks from a newbie.
     
  2. Sep 13, 2013 at 7:11 AM
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    geekhouse23

    geekhouse23 The "Liftman" - @DrFunker

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    IMHO,

    I would go with 886 springs in the front due to the added weight.
    I went with LR UCAs since it was getting taken apart. New UCAs are recommended if you are going 2"-2.5"+.
    Most people go with Dakar leaf pack and extended break lines.

    I know what you are going through; I bought my '13 in sept 2012 and a week later I started researching lift kits and I just purchased and installed my OME kit 3 weeks ago tomorrow. It will definitely make you a little insane. :annoyed:
    Ultimately, I am VERY pleased with my setup. :D

    Feel free to check it out if you like:

    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-builds/293161-ome-kit-finally-installed.html

    Hope this helps.
     

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