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3" not enough

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by mrtrd103, Sep 21, 2008.

  1. Sep 21, 2008 at 3:45 PM
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    mrtrd103

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    i have a 3 inch lift on the truck but it still looks to low for me. they are 3 inch spacers from trialmaster. would i be able to get another 3inch kit and put it on the existing lift yo get a total of 6 inch. or should i go for a body lift which is better i need help

    thanx in advance
     
  2. Sep 21, 2008 at 3:55 PM
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    chris4x4

    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    If its a 4x4, your only 2 choices are a drop bracket lift, or body lift. If you are a PreRunner, You can get a pindle lift of 4". :)
     
  3. Sep 21, 2008 at 3:57 PM
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    please dont stack lifts though
     
  4. Sep 21, 2008 at 3:59 PM
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    chris4x4

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    DONT STACK LIFTS! :eek:
     
  5. Sep 21, 2008 at 5:33 PM
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    i know things about trucks but i dont understand what u mean by stack lift im only 17 still amatuare a little lol please help
     
  6. Sep 21, 2008 at 5:41 PM
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    they mean dont put a spacer on top of another spacer that will get you in trouble, you can put bigger tires on they will aslo help a little, if you really want to get a 6 inch lift, just for show then, do some research on pro comp or fabtech and see what you like better their starting cost is at 1300 + plus labor. or you can get a body lift whicis about 200 or 300 bucks plus 800 for labor
     
  7. Sep 21, 2008 at 5:41 PM
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    265/70/17 Mickey Thompson Baja ATZ, 17 inch Mickey Thomson Classic II Wheels. UWS tool box. TRD CAI. 3" suspension lift.
    Don't add another spacer on top of another spacer is what they mean by "stacking" the lifts.
     
  8. Sep 21, 2008 at 5:50 PM
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    oh ok i get it know so 20taco07 if i get the bodylift what other changes would i need to do
     
  9. Sep 21, 2008 at 7:15 PM
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    go with a procomp basic 6" kit. the ndown the road u can always upgrade the front shocks with 5100 bilstiens and get another few inches out of it and it is affordable. body lifts make me :puke:
     
  10. Sep 26, 2008 at 6:53 PM
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    oh ok im gonna look into getting a procomp 6 inch then and it is only for looks and i dont like my trucks low i love them high and i want to thanx everyone for helping me thruogh this

    thanx johnny
     
  11. Sep 26, 2008 at 7:00 PM
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    It was mentioned already, but you're running stock tire size with a 3" lift. Have you considered upgrading to 33" tires. It'll only add a little bit of height, but overall, it will look way better.
     
  12. Sep 26, 2008 at 7:07 PM
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    well actaully i upgraded only a little my tires r now 265 70 17 but the 33 will work with the stock rims right and will they rub alot because wit these tires it rubs. this pick waz wit no lift havent had time to get picks with the lift yet

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  13. Sep 26, 2008 at 7:14 PM
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    You could put 33" tires on the stock rims, but might need spacers. With 33's you'd definately have to remove the front mudflaps, maybe trim some inner fender plastic. I'm not 100% sure if they'll rub the frame or body mounts. I have an 02, so hopefully someone with an 05+ truck will add their 2 cents.
     
  14. Sep 26, 2008 at 8:39 PM
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    chris4x4

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    33's on stock rims are going to rub your Upper Control Arms. If you use stock wheels with 33's, you will need wheel spacers, or aftermarket UCA's. :)
     
  15. Sep 26, 2008 at 8:40 PM
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    Thanks Chris, I didn't want to pass on any bad info.
     
  16. Sep 28, 2008 at 2:59 PM
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    yes i used to have a 3 inch suspension lift and a 3inch body lift on my 2000 taco, i kinda regretted for getting such a big body lift since it only raises your body, and your frame stays at the same level and sticks out, on the new body style the frame is already seen as it is stock, so if i decided to go wit a body lift if only go for an inch max. not 3 inches. but if you really need to go the 6" route go with teh pro comp, i think they are the better brands for bracket lifts. btw you can run 33" with 3" lift and some trimming, i have 285/70/17 with no rub. i just had to trim some front plastics.
     

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