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Debating between these 2" lift options

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Emannn24, Jan 14, 2020.

  1. Jan 14, 2020 at 5:15 PM
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    Emannn24

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    I have a 2017 Off road Tacoma , want to lift it 2”

    I’m debating between
    Eibach lift
    5100 w 887 coils
    6112 bilstein
    2.0 fox
    Ome
    what should I go with ? I want something nice on the road, since I drive most of the time on the road .don't off road that much
     
  2. Jan 14, 2020 at 5:16 PM
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    rnish

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    Recommend doing a search/research in “forums”, “Suspension“.
     
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  3. Jan 14, 2020 at 5:19 PM
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  5. Jan 14, 2020 at 5:23 PM
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    Opinions will vary. I'm happy with my 887s, 5100s and Dakars
     
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    6112 up front.
    Either 5160, 5100, or even 8100 rears.
    I absolutely love my 6112s.
     
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    6112/5160. Best bang for your buck.
     
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  9. Jan 15, 2020 at 4:21 AM
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    Emannn24

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    What did you use to lift the rear ? Any pics !
     
  10. Jan 15, 2020 at 7:42 AM
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    Superdave1.0

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    Dakar medium leaf springs. ($450). I had a block spacer b4 and it sucked. The truck felt unstable in the turns. Dakar are much better than stock.

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  11. Jan 15, 2020 at 10:09 AM
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    I got the Eibach kit and added a Wheelers single 1.5" aal in the back. I am really happy with the setup. I travel 60 miles round trip to work and mostly 70+ mph and it feels very stable. Nose dive under braking is gone. I haven't taken it off road yet, but others have given it positive reviews.
     
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  12. Jan 15, 2020 at 10:56 AM
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    You removed the overload spring ? Or left it on
     
  13. Jan 15, 2020 at 11:05 AM
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    Same setup I have, overload left in. Very happy on some pretty good offroading I have done. Seems to handle well. Originally used the lift to counteract winch and bumper so I netted 1.5 inches up front on lowest setting which was what I was looking for.
     
  14. Jan 15, 2020 at 11:05 AM
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    If you don't go off-road much I'd immediately get rid of the Fox kit. Much more expensive and not much more benefit on road. I'd go 5100s or OME personally, for cost to benefit ratio. 5100s are like $350 for all 4 corners, and an AAL is about $150. The OME complete kits are around $800 for everything you need. I've never ran OME suspension though, I'm on 5100s.
     
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    Went 6112/5160 with icon aal, super happy with this setup.
     
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    6112/5160 with a 1.5 aal no complaints! Rides better than stock and nose dive is gone! Was having some vibes between 35-45 replaced the needle bearing and all is good now
     
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    I left it in.
     
  18. Jan 15, 2020 at 5:29 PM
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    Do I need new Uca or diferencial drop ?
     
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    What tires/size are you running?
     
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