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Any good looking 6in lifts with 33s? Post up

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by lee1092, Jul 14, 2018.

  1. Jul 14, 2018 at 6:47 PM
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    Looks good! Do you need a new control arm with the 6?
     
  2. Jul 14, 2018 at 7:02 PM
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    How do you decide on spring?

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  3. Jul 14, 2018 at 7:05 PM
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    Each one provides a different amount of lift based on year of truck, cab configuration, etc.

    What’s yours?
     
  4. Jul 14, 2018 at 7:10 PM
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    18. What would provide the max? And is a new control arm needed. I'm looking at the OME, fox and 5100 kits
     
  5. Jul 14, 2018 at 7:11 PM
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    Double cab? Access cab? Long bed? Short bed?

    888 would provide the max, and you can always add 1/4” and 1/2” spacers on top to max it out and get 3”. If you did that then you would need new uppers.
     
  7. Jul 14, 2018 at 7:14 PM
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    Double short bed
     
  8. Jul 14, 2018 at 7:16 PM
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    888s with a 1/2” or 1/4” (can’t remember) spacer would put you where you want to be.
     
  9. Jul 14, 2018 at 7:16 PM
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    But would need new arm right?

    And what about the OME kits?
     
  10. Jul 14, 2018 at 7:18 PM
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    Yes, you’d need new UCAs.

    OME is great, on par with the bilstein kit you’re looking at.
     
  11. Jul 14, 2018 at 7:19 PM
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    And what about "strut assembly"

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  12. Jul 14, 2018 at 9:24 PM
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    I like them too!! I need a matching rear bumper. Black Friday around the corner :spending:
     
  13. Jul 15, 2018 at 2:32 AM
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    I’d talk to the installer and see what they would prefer. This is unassembled. See how the front coils and shocks are separate.

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    This is assembled. Notice how the front shock and coilover are already paired together.

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    Another question for you. If I did go with the RC 4 or 6in lift, would a new UCA be required, or is stock ok?
     
  15. Jul 16, 2018 at 7:21 AM
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    Stock is fine
     
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    Ok so its down to these two setups vs a 4in RC lift. Will I get a full 3in or so with the two attached setups? Also should I add new UCAs to that order as I have in the screenshot, or are they not needed with the OME or 5100 setup?

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