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4" lift?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by RedTaco02, Nov 4, 2008.

  1. Nov 4, 2008 at 7:02 AM
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    RedTaco02

    RedTaco02 [OP] That's an old Taco

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    :confused: I have a 2.5" lift on my truck right now. I'm curious if there is a 4" lift that does not require the drop down bracket. I'm not worried about the rear leafs, thats an easy fix. Just need some more room for my tires. Anything will help. Thanks.
     
  2. Nov 4, 2008 at 7:06 AM
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    seancanterbury

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    A body lift will give you some more tire clearance. I had the same problem here with 33's with a 3 inch lift. just not enough :p
     
  3. Nov 4, 2008 at 7:13 AM
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    RedTaco02

    RedTaco02 [OP] That's an old Taco

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    Yeah thats where I'm at too. Not really big on the whole body lift thing.
     
  4. Nov 4, 2008 at 7:45 AM
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    RedTaco02

    RedTaco02 [OP] That's an old Taco

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    Does anyone know if I could go with a 1.5" spacer on top of my coilovers? If used with diff drop kit?
     
  5. Nov 4, 2008 at 7:52 AM
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    6inch lift is the best all around. looks great and good with tires.
     
  6. Nov 4, 2008 at 7:54 AM
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    LonghornTaco

    LonghornTaco Can you pass the bailout please?

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    Stacking lifts is bad.
     
  7. Nov 4, 2008 at 7:58 AM
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    RedTaco02

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    Yeah, just called toyotec. I guess I can just raise my coilovers upto 3.5". Didn't know that.
     
  8. Nov 4, 2008 at 8:00 AM
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    LonghornTaco

    LonghornTaco Can you pass the bailout please?

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    Have you installed the diff drop? I have the adjustable coilovers as well, but I was told by a lot of people here that 3.5" is really too high. Puts too much stress on the CV joints.
     
  9. Nov 4, 2008 at 8:48 AM
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    You'll be changing CVs like you change underwear if you go over 3" without a diff drop.

    (that is for those that do change underwear)
     
  10. Nov 4, 2008 at 9:57 AM
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    yeah I'm not too big on the body lifts either. Kinda depends on your budget
     
  11. Nov 4, 2008 at 10:36 AM
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    I have 3" (spacer) lift up front, with 1" diff drop and high angle CV's. I run 285/75/16 with no interference issues, just a little frame rub when lock to lock, but that's becasue I have 4.48" backspacing.
    Anyway, I think the problem you'll run into with a higher lift (without dropping or changing the control arms), is alignment. You can only change your control arm angle by so much before your alignment cams run out of adjustment.
     
  12. Nov 4, 2008 at 11:34 AM
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    RedTaco02

    RedTaco02 [OP] That's an old Taco

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    I called Camburg about my coilovers. I guess I can adjust them out to 2 7/8". I'm only at 1 1/2" maybe. Now I'm having a hard time finding shackles to fit on th eDeaver leafs I have in the rear. Any suggestions? Most peoples shackles only fit specific springs.
     
  13. Nov 4, 2008 at 5:38 PM
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    daystar shackles might fit.. I have set on my 96 that worked with stock and pro-comp leaves
     

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