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Chosen lift kit?

Discussion in 'Southern California' started by betojr14, Mar 20, 2016.

  1. Mar 20, 2016 at 6:26 PM
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    What's up TW.
    I'm looking into lifting my taco problem is I'm completely off in that department. I want a smooth ride after lift in installed. I'm looking into lifting 3". Any recommendations?
     
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    Welcome! Some folks will make suggestions, others may say to use search. Several other threads here on that topic. Good luck!
     
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    Covered in stickers and chrome stick-ons for extra horse torques and foot powers. Icon sticker gets me tons of travel, dozens of milimeters.
    What purpose are you lifting for? Why are you thinking 3 inches?
     
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    Looks good.
     
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    Just for looks. I don't off-road a lot or hard. If I do it's only when I go shooting yo in the hills.
     
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    Maybe 2k. Is it better if I go with the to rotors dealer?
     
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    Covered in stickers and chrome stick-ons for extra horse torques and foot powers. Icon sticker gets me tons of travel, dozens of milimeters.
    I wouldn't. You can probably get a set of Bilstein's, light racing upper arms, and an add-a-leaf up to 2.5~3" and get a better ride than factory. That's the pretty typical go to setup. Are you comfortable installing it all yourself?

    If you keep it <3" of lift the ride is typically nicer. Can get a bit stiff with limited down travel.
     
  13. Mar 22, 2016 at 12:51 PM
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    Do I have to get one of the things for front and back?
    Would that be all I need?
    No I would be comfortable. I hear it's not difficult. But I'm horrible on that. Lol
     
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    Here ya go

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    That's everything I need? Thanks
     
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    I went with the deaver single leaf cuz of my topper. If you don't have a topper or lid you might wanna consider the hs 3 leaf.
    Call Marie @Headstrong she will set ya straight.
     
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    Yup marie is great, just bought a fox stage 3 kit with lr uca and picked it up after hours. Best customer service ever!


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  19. Mar 25, 2016 at 10:43 AM
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    Eventually I want to get a lid. Should I go with the deaver leaf? Is it smooth ride? Any pictures ?
     
  20. Mar 25, 2016 at 10:48 AM
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    Covered in stickers and chrome stick-ons for extra horse torques and foot powers. Icon sticker gets me tons of travel, dozens of milimeters.
    Deaver are great leaf springs, VERY old company here in Santa Ana.

    The smooth ride is going to come at a cost: soft springs mean low load capacity, heavy springs mean a rough(er) ride while the box is empty. You can't really have both as the ass of these trucks is very light.
     
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