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3 inch lift

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by jmaack, Dec 23, 2016.

  1. Dec 23, 2016 at 12:47 PM
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    jmaack

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    can someone point me in the correct direction?

    Wanting 3 inches. I have a 4x4 double cab. Planning on new front bumper and some armor underneath in the future. I will be buying new Uca. Not much else.

    There are so many threads and options and people saying different thing that it has me pulling my hair out. I was wanting to purchase earlier this week but can't get a straight answer.
    Confused between bilstein bilstein and ome coils etc and just ome.

    Thanks for any help.
     
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  2. Dec 23, 2016 at 12:50 PM
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    Bilstein 5100 @0 with 887 coils up front

    Bilstein 5100 standard length w/ Wheelers/deaver/all pro aal in the rear

    Or 5100 extended w/ ome dakars leaf pack if you have the funds
     
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  3. Dec 23, 2016 at 12:53 PM
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  4. Dec 23, 2016 at 12:58 PM
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    True. Coils are cheap though. He'd be saving $250 at least and he'd be helping me out. I think even with heavier coils he'd still need a top plate spacer to get a true 3" up front.
     
  6. Dec 23, 2016 at 2:14 PM
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    You have my attention. I want close to 3" trying tot to do things twice as I add accessories.
    I was talking with a vendor but I guess he didn't want the sale got 1 r.

    If someone else chimes in with info I might take it. How firm on 850 are you feel free to pm me on details
     
  7. Dec 24, 2016 at 4:49 AM
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    So if I were to buy the ome and the 887 springs I should be close to 3 inches then if I am reading right?Also gonna get the taco lean spacer.
     
  8. Dec 24, 2016 at 8:36 AM
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    Lean spacer comes with the OME. You're still going to need a 1/4" top plate spacer to get a true 3" and even most sites say that. So yes with the OME and Top plate spacer you'll have 3".
     
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  9. Dec 24, 2016 at 8:54 AM
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    i have 5100s up front set to zero with 886 coils, dakar leaf springs in rear with 5100's, carrier bearing drop, taco lean spacer

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  10. Dec 24, 2016 at 9:09 AM
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    255/85 Cooper S/T MAXX. Leer 100R. 885's/5100. Dakars & B110's.
    What size wheels and tires do you have there?
     
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  12. Dec 24, 2016 at 9:16 AM
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    OP, you will want the 886 coils if you plan on adding g a bunch of weight up front
     
  13. Dec 24, 2016 at 10:46 AM
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    Make that your FIRST purchase.
     
  14. Dec 24, 2016 at 10:48 AM
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    My tablet put a period for some reason. I am buying arms before lift is installed
     
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  15. Dec 24, 2016 at 11:24 AM
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    Haha that sounds better. :thumbsup:
     
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    So where are the best places to buy from?
     
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    Pm Marie from headstrong for their inventory reduction sale. There some good price kits on it
     
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    @ToyTec Lifts. Shoot those guys a call, they will be able to help you out!!


    Plus they have a Forum discount:thumbsup:
     
  20. Dec 30, 2016 at 7:33 AM
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    Give us a call! We are open this week for business and can most definitely get something going for you. We have manydifferent options for the Tacoma and we can work through what works best with you.
    -Justin
     

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