I need advice on jacking my truck up!

I said where HE was going.

 

They help clear bigger tires, increase approach and departure angles.

That being said a 3" body lift is not all that great, stick to 1-2" and a quality kit if you do go that route

 

This is true.

 

IT was, of course, an assumption.

He said that the was taking hunters out in the woods. Not likely that the would be encountering 24"+ tall rocks that needed climbing.

 

Fully agree.

 

3 inch is all you need. If you went with a 4 or 6 , then it will be a drop bracket lift which not gain anymore clearance...and probably be worse off road.

 

Might I recommend cutting away the inner fenders until the tires fit. I cant tell you how much a shop will charge but its not too difficult. Tacomas (at least first gens) have a cab cracking issue that a body lift only makes worse. cant speak to a second gen but could see it still being a problem

 

Just do a 6" suspension lift.. I like my fabtech lift and it was fairly cheap. I don't off road so it suites me perfect..

 

If you're looking to save money on a lift greater than 3", go look at roughcounty lifts. I bought a 6" for a little over $800 (military discount + repeat customer). Definitely stay away from the body lift as well, the only thing you have to buy with those blocks are panties LOL! J/K, good luck in lifting your truck!

 

Damn Brons... Cherry truck my braddah! Aloha!

 

Mahalo chief! Are you in the HIANG?

 

No Brons, not an Air Force Chief. I am a Navy Chief stationed at MCBH, Kahe'ohe LOL! I am about to lift my truck this week and I am hoping that it turns out half as nice as your rig. I'll post pictures when pau. Aloha my braddah!

 

Aurite!! Post pics.. Going be killaz!!garanz!!

 

I'm not military and I found that lift and the cheapest I found was 950

 

Did you try going straight through the actual dealer? Call them and ask for DUSTIN to see what deal he can work out for you. They did not post any sale prices on their website or anywhere else when I was first shopping, I had to call them and ask for special pricing and he gave me a super low price PLUS he hooked me up with cheap shipping to Hawaii. Couldn't hurt to give it a try bro. Again, good luck and Happy New Year. Aloha!

 

Here's Dustin's number at Rough Country Suspension Systems: 1-800-222-7023

 

Actually it does... It allows "clearance" for taller tires, which give subsequent ground clearance.

You get 1/2 of the increased tire-height, in ground clearance.

3" taller tire = 1.5" of increased ground clearance



I neither approve, or disapprove, of body-lifts...

 

he never said anything about bigger tires. only clearance. and i still stand by what i say. it doesnt do anything for clearance. the tires give you more clearance not the BL. and running anything over 33" tires only kills your gas millage especially sense he mentioned he only wanted to take hunters out, not crawl.

 

While true, new (larger) tires are usually a given when lifting 3" or more...

 

I change my mind a lot but I know I wouldn't be happy with just a 3 inch so I'm going to save my money and get a 6 inch rough country suspension lift. And your truck looks sweet brons