3" and 6" lift ride quality poll

I have a 2010, dc off road 4x4. Well it's come time to order my lift and while I was pretty set on a toytec 3" ultimate lift and some 32s now I'm strongly thinking about going for a 6" lift and some 33s. Why the change of mind? I got a nice unexpected bonus from work and greybeauty's truck has always stood out as they best looking second gen IMO.
My main concern is I do not want to sacrifice ride quality as I am currenly putting about 2500 miles on my truck a month. Mostly to and from work, about 90 miles a day, however I will be moving next month and should be about 5 miles from work. This truck is my daily driver, and I don't want it to ride like it's on rails. I've driven trucks with a 6+" fabtech lift before and they've driven like they were stock but I want some input as to what you guys are experiencing with your tacos. I'd also consider a 4.5" lift from rcd but I do not believe they make one that is comparable with vsc, please correct me if I am wrong.

Let me know what you guys think and what you are running for a lift and how it handles as well as any parts you may have needed to stop the vibes or anything.

Thanks!

 

^ those are both yours??

 

well if one of them ever needs a new home let me know

 

Well after researching all night I'm down to either a 3" ultimate lift or emu lift. I really wanted to go 6" or even 4.5" but after reading all the install manuals I am just not too crazy about cutting the frame of my truck seeing how it has less than 5000 miles on it. Maybe if I bought it used I'd consider it. It's a bummer but the 3" lift should still give it a good look.

If anyone knows of a 4.5 or 6" lift that does not require cutting the frame let me know, I'm here to learn and make an informed decission before I purchase.

 

o cool! they just re opened mammoth because a nice sized fire went through there last fall

 

I think he means cutting the cross-member...

That being said, for a 4x4 there are no options other than cutting the crossmember for over 3'' of lift, IIRC.

 

X-member

 

The reason you need to cut the crossmember is because of the front driveshaft.

The ride quality will be better in a DB lift than a 3" lift. (The 3" lift takes up most of the suspension down travel)
But there are so many factors that go into handling quality; that both can ride great or handle like crap!
Just depends on how you build it! (Do either right; and you'll be happy)

Do it "half ass" and you'll be hating life!

If you're already considering a 6" lift? Sack up and do it! Or in time seeing all the other Tacoma's with a 6" lift will drive you nutz!

It will just cost you grief and money later when you upgrade.

 

I hear ya but i think i am going to do the emu kit for the 850- it'll run me and run that till my warranty runs out in a year or two. People seem to be very pleased with the kit and it looks like it covers all basis in terms of ride quality. Then i will probably go with a 6". I just can't imagine cutting out the x-member only two months into owning it. I can wait a year or two.

 

i hate you when you post of them.lol im just a hater

 

Remember the $600 for the UCA's. Anytime you do a 3" lift, you'd want a set of UCA's to keep the handling quality.

Good Luck!

 

I say Icon ext. travel CO. They ride awsome, and they are rebuildable. I have my set to 2.5 in in the front no rubbing and no cutting. I run 275 65 R17s bfgs. Perfect tire for this lift....big enough for offroading and still maintian good MPG. About to load some new pics so you can take a look.

 

I had the toytec ULK and it was fine till I adjusted it and started blowing CV boots. I switched to the RCD and love it. It rides 100 times better than the Toytec. I had the same feelings about cutting the frame on a new 09, but don't sweat it. You would love the RCD kit.

 

I have a 6 in Fabtech with Dirtlogic coilovers and a set of Light Racing UCAs and well the ride is perfect. I have to agree with Toku, you really need to make this investment right from the beginning. I had OME suspension with 884 coils and it was great till it sagged real bad like 3 months later. Thats a lot of money to invest for something that sags quickly. After that i invested in 5100s and loved it but the ride was kinda rough. Finally upgraded to the 6 inch and i love but you must set it right and you enjoy the heck out of it. And as for the frame cutting its no big deal, its quite easy, I used a Saw Zaw(is that right) and a grinding wheel and a rinky dink welder ( im not great at welding) and welded the plates in place and bam-done. Its perfectly fine and harms the truck in no way. The DB supports the front differential quite well, almost better than factory. Just do it, you wont regret it. Plus 3 inch is cool but 6 inch is awesome and just as capable as a 3 inch. Or even the 4 inch RCD is pretty cool looking, but for the 2300 or so you would spend on a 6 inch with coilovers its way better IMO, plus they are rebuildable. Just my 2 cents, to each their own and to the best wishes in your decision making process for your truck.

 

6 in pro comp lift with 35in Toyos. Rides really nice for a lifted truck. The cross member isn't that big of a deal. Some of your ride quality issues would also come from tire selection imo. All of your options are better than stock

 

which 6" lifts are compatable with vsc?

 

4 wheel parts has the lift kit compatible for the vsc, give them a call to see which model it is and do some research to find the best price on it. I think 4wheelparts.com is a little pricey....Good Luck!

 

How much $ you want to lay out for tires with a work bonus now and how much you can lay out for tires in two years might be different. Keep that in mind, also.

 

FYI... I have a 2009 Tacoma w/ VSC and been doing my homework on lifts for a long ass time.

The only 6 inch capable w VSC is only the ProComp. I will be getting the level 2 w/ CO but using Blistin 5100 shocks for the rear and 2.75 OME leaf pack so I dont have to use the 3 inch block.