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If You Had To Do It All Over Again, Would You Lift Your Taco?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by fxntime, Dec 17, 2017.

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  1. Dec 17, 2017 at 2:55 PM
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    Fluffymonkey

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    Absolutely
     
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  2. Dec 17, 2017 at 2:58 PM
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    Br3w_ski

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    I got mine with a lift kit already installed. It came with a 6" Fabtech lift kit... I'm saving up now for "legit" suspension because I eventually want to go off road.
     
    Br3w_ski, Dec 17, 2017
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  3. Dec 17, 2017 at 5:28 PM
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    Is the pope catholic?..

    That’s your answer.

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    FlyinRyan893, Dec 17, 2017
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  4. Dec 17, 2017 at 5:29 PM
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    Hoyle

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    A lot of stuff.
    Yes, I would have done the 6" lift...
     
    Hoyle, Dec 17, 2017
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  5. Dec 17, 2017 at 5:35 PM
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    Casper66

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    In a heart beat and never look back. This is the second Tacoma since Dec 2015 and I lifted both. Hell I wouldn't mind going bigger but not practical for my needs
     
    Casper66, Dec 17, 2017
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  6. Dec 17, 2017 at 5:57 PM
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    When I bought my Tacoma the previous owner had put a 2" spacer lift on it. I couldn't pull that sucker off fast enough. Lifts are fine if you need them. But, messing with the suspension is like pulling a loose thread in a sweater. You will NEVER be done. Case in point - look at this beauty

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    In this picture it has its third lift. Yes, 3 different lifts. The first one wore out, the second one wore out, and in this picture I'm in the process of wearing out the third one. (yes, lifting a vehicle increases part wear and breaking things that seem unrelated to the lift) I think this is the picture where the transfer case linkage comes disconnected and leaves me stuck in 4low and 4+ hours from home. Bottom line, the more you jack up a vehicle, the more you jack-it-up. Anybody that says any different is lying. That said, that Jeep was FUN! (expensive, always needing some thing fixed and FUN!) For a daily driver I wouldn't touch the suspension. For a toy, the sky is the limit.
     
    jsi, Dec 17, 2017
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  7. Dec 17, 2017 at 6:05 PM
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    Yes i would and am in the process of selecting a left for my new taco,had the OME kit on my last taco but might go a different route this time.my advice is dont skimp or cut corners on suspension parts or upgrades.....
     
    nizzmont, Dec 17, 2017
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  8. Dec 17, 2017 at 6:06 PM
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    Yes but I would’ve saved up a little more and got some resi’s instead. All tacos should have at least a 2” lift over stock height and a shell IMHO.
     
    MadRiverTaco, Dec 17, 2017
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  9. Dec 17, 2017 at 6:09 PM
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    3coma my kid says my truck is "Boss"

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    Yes, with the disclaimer that I am saving up for a Corvette once my kid graduates hs in 2 years. I do plan on keeping the truck since it's paid off.
     
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  10. Dec 17, 2017 at 6:14 PM
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    I did do it all over again...ditched my Icon for King.

    PMFTMFW :fistbump:

    3CC7F119-1807-487C-9706-F42ECF088BC7.jpg
     
    dan0mite, Dec 17, 2017
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  11. Dec 17, 2017 at 6:36 PM
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    Pigpen My truck is never clean

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    Would
     
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  12. Dec 17, 2017 at 6:44 PM
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    OME and worth every penny.
    Prob. not.
    What room was gained under is lost on top.
    Does ride better though and is easier to crawl under to work on.
     
    cruxofthebisquit, Dec 17, 2017
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  13. Dec 17, 2017 at 6:53 PM
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    Pigpen My truck is never clean

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    Sounds like you park in a garage. Mine has only been in garages to undergo surgery.
     
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  14. Dec 17, 2017 at 7:01 PM
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    Yep
     
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  15. Dec 17, 2017 at 7:19 PM
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    OME and worth every penny.
    nah, tree limbs are a pain.
     
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  16. Dec 17, 2017 at 7:23 PM
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    I'm sorry, I still dont understand the question
     
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  17. Dec 17, 2017 at 7:39 PM
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    Pigpen My truck is never clean

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    Nah, tree limbs are money

    image.jpg
     
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  18. Dec 17, 2017 at 7:39 PM
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    Yep. For me, 2-3 inches max lift looks best.

    20170615_131102.jpg
     
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  19. Dec 17, 2017 at 9:39 PM
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    Nope too much trouble with vibrations,spending way too much too try and fix them.
     
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