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Best economically priced 3" lift kit for 2011 DC PreRunner?

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by TacoTitan11, Dec 22, 2011.

  1. Dec 22, 2011 at 7:09 PM
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    Twin tube. And 5100 are what
     
  2. Dec 22, 2011 at 7:10 PM
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    Monotube. Much more efficient at dampening the springs.
     
  3. Dec 22, 2011 at 7:12 PM
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    Huh I don't no shit really but I got 2.75 inch of lift for 350 bucks and it seems to ride as good as stock. What about the icon coil overs
     
  4. Dec 22, 2011 at 7:13 PM
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    Do u need a diff drop with that little of lift
     
  5. Dec 22, 2011 at 7:14 PM
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    That would explain why they r so cheap
     
  6. Dec 22, 2011 at 7:16 PM
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    You are comparing apples and oranges. Icon coilovers are about the best lift you could possibly have for these trucks without going SAS
    Diff drops don't do anything on the 2nd gens. All they do is rotate the diff forward. By less than a degree actually.
     
  7. Dec 22, 2011 at 7:18 PM
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  8. Dec 22, 2011 at 7:18 PM
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    i dont think you can really get bigger tires or rims with 3" of less lift without trimming, maybe slightly bigger but nothing much. I would suggest eibach springs up front and an progressive 3 lead AAL leaf in the rear. you will get about 1.5" lift, it will look good and ride great
     
  9. Dec 22, 2011 at 7:21 PM
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    U can just put coil overs in and don't have to do the uca or spindle or way bar
     
  10. Dec 22, 2011 at 7:23 PM
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    does anyone sell spindles less than 4"
     
  11. Dec 22, 2011 at 7:23 PM
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    Huh? Is that a question or a statement?
     
  12. Dec 22, 2011 at 7:23 PM
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    I think TCs are 3.5" but no one sells any less than that.
     
  13. Dec 22, 2011 at 7:27 PM
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    Question Can u just put coil overs in and not worry about the rest
     
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    An okay. The only one of those you should worry about is UCAs. With 3" of lift, your caster won't be ideal on your alignment, and can lead to a wandering feeling on the highway. Aftermarket UCAs have more caster adjustment and get things back into spec.
     
  15. Dec 22, 2011 at 7:31 PM
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    But if u stay under 3 say 2.5 u should be good. Thanks for unfo
     
  16. Dec 22, 2011 at 7:33 PM
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    Is Icon better then toy tec and the 5100 with eibach
     
  17. Dec 22, 2011 at 7:34 PM
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    It's hit or miss at 2.5" some need theism one don't.
    Not even the same ballpark. Icon, Fox, and King are miles above all the other lift options.
     
  18. Dec 22, 2011 at 7:36 PM
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    questions end with ( ? )
     
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    And ucas. What brand total choas !
     

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