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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by bowhunter11199, Jan 17, 2011.

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  1. Jan 17, 2011 at 12:12 PM
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    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    Aftermarket a-arms and a drop bracket lift is about the only thing you can do since the body lift is welded on.
     
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  2. Jan 17, 2011 at 12:17 PM
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    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    You could also do a 3" suspension but you would still need the a-arm and possibly spindles. you would also have to lower the rear.
     
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  3. Jan 17, 2011 at 12:18 PM
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    how much am i looking at for the a arms and drop bracket lift?( i want about a 6in lift)( and just a little bit of info i dont go 4x4 very often and never vary hard)
     
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  4. Jan 17, 2011 at 12:22 PM
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    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.

    A-arms: $400-$600
    Drop bracket : $1600- $2400 depending on maker (this will come with spindles)
     
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  5. Jan 17, 2011 at 12:24 PM
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    wow its almost better to sell it then buy another one to do it to:(. and i've only had it for 4 months. but ive seen a lot of 4-5 in lifts for 500-700:confused:
     
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  6. Jan 17, 2011 at 12:31 PM
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    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.

    You can go that route too. What sucks is you're missing the a-arms. You can keep an eye out in the BST section to see if anyone is selling stock ones.

    I am by no meas saying you HAVE to do this. I just want to make you aware that if/when that lift fails, you're going to be screwed. It was discountinued shortly after it hit the market and the parts cannot be fixed or replaced. That's the forth one I've seen.
     
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  7. Jan 17, 2011 at 12:33 PM
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    so thats the forth one you seen fail??
     
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  8. Jan 17, 2011 at 12:38 PM
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    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    I've seen two of the the four fail. Yours hasn't from what I can tell. Keep an eye on the strut above the spindle. That's where they fail. It will begin to leak.
     
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  9. Jan 17, 2011 at 12:44 PM
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    so what is the most encomical( im not trying to be cheap here but im only 16)way to go about this? take a leaf or two off and...
     
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  11. Jan 17, 2011 at 3:19 PM
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    Hey, if you are looking to get some A-Arms, I got a set of stock ones from my 04, which I replaced with TC's. If you are interested shoot me a PM.
     
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  12. Jan 17, 2011 at 3:25 PM
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    You could just get smaller leaf spring hangers, instead of taking leaf's out.
     
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  13. Jan 17, 2011 at 4:40 PM
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    Welds aren't permanant... cut that stupid things and get rid of the body lift.
     
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  14. Jan 17, 2011 at 4:42 PM
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    being 16 and having minimal mechanical skils (no offense meant) i would sell or trade to a redneck for a more stockish taco.. ive never seen that lift but i wouldnt drive something that looked like that. if you could get rid of the lift altogether, for another lift, and eliminate the body lift you would be pretty set. Good luck and keep us posted.
     
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  16. Jan 17, 2011 at 7:08 PM
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    drop an inch or so, get 16 inch rim and fit from there IMO
     
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  17. Jan 18, 2011 at 8:31 AM
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    ya i've decided that since it hasn't failed yet( nock on wood) it will probally be fine. it also means that the previous owner was truthfull. he said he didnt really 4x4 at all. i think ill leave it alone mabey sell it in a few years and start all over with a new one are at least one that has a good kind of lift on it. I love tacomas and will stick with them( untill i need a v8) but i will never drive one that has less than a 4 in lift:D
     
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  18. Jan 18, 2011 at 8:32 AM
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    oh ya maybe ill have some shop cut that body lift out but it makes it way easy to work on it:p
     
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    The purpose of this or was that overlooked? If it is looking at skirts you are perfect. I think smaller tires may fit the 'bill.' ... as Hillary Clinton would say... "and you know what I mean!" :)
     
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    :). ya this whole thread got turned around and now im worrying about something stupid.
     
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