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Help Me Get A Lift

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ejewels, Oct 13, 2018.

  1. Oct 17, 2018 at 10:26 AM
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    freeriderchad108

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    A few minor things...
    What they have on their site will fix the lean, but you're putting a lot more preload into that spring to keep the damper in the same position. When you hit a bump the left side will take more force to compress and will rebound faster and put more force on the damper.

    I've heard it both ways, I prefer to keep all things the same and have the same preload/damping on both sides.

    I don't know exact numbers. I'm just an engineer/machine designer/maintenance guy who likes to get his hands dirty.
     
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  2. Oct 17, 2018 at 10:29 AM
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    ejewels

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    It definitely makes sense, for sure. I wondered the same. Wonder what most on here do...
     
  3. Oct 17, 2018 at 10:32 AM
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    ejewels

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  4. Oct 17, 2018 at 10:37 AM
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    Nope. It’s better than a spacer inside the coil.
     
  5. Oct 17, 2018 at 10:38 AM
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    I def want a suspension upgrade and do the lift right. Thanks though.
     
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  6. Oct 17, 2018 at 10:38 AM
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    I’ve never had problems with rear brake lines because Toyota makes them longer. You really only need this when running extended length shocks or you have serious articulation in your leafs
     
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  7. Oct 17, 2018 at 10:48 AM
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    Too much.
  8. Oct 17, 2018 at 10:57 AM
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  9. Oct 17, 2018 at 11:00 AM
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    Theres nothing wrong with putting the clips at the same height and adding a spacer with the 6112 either, it all depends on how you want to compensate for the lean.
     
  10. Oct 17, 2018 at 11:01 AM
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    Is there a consensus around here? Also... Jay... was looking at the HS 3AAL thing. Seems like a good deal and I know you run it. They are out of stock though!
     
  11. Oct 17, 2018 at 11:02 AM
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  12. Oct 17, 2018 at 11:07 AM
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    which one? Edit: sorry just saw this
     
  13. Oct 17, 2018 at 11:08 AM
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    Don't I want a 2"? That says 1.5"
     
  14. Oct 17, 2018 at 11:09 AM
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    They also have 6112 and 5160s on sale
     
  15. Oct 17, 2018 at 11:10 AM
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    Leave the overload leaf in, that's what I did and I have the same set.
     
  16. Oct 17, 2018 at 11:11 AM
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    any negative for getting the 2" AND leaving the overload in? I wouldn't mind having over 2" a bit ;)
     
  17. Oct 17, 2018 at 11:14 AM
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    None that I'm aware of but I also have a long bed and run a tool box with about a hundred fifty pounds in it in the bed at all times
     
  18. Oct 17, 2018 at 11:22 AM
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    OP, if u want to wait till Black Friday, OK4WD usually has OME lift kit with free SPC UCAs.
     
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  19. Oct 17, 2018 at 11:57 AM
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    ejewels

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    Nice. 2" or 1.5" kit in the rear?
     
  20. Oct 17, 2018 at 1:16 PM
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    Leaving the OL in with the Wheelers 3 leaf AAL gave me 2 inches on the back. Like I said I have a longbed and tool box but its plenty high.
    4 days after lift (1).jpg
     
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