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Lift a 4 banger?

Discussion in '4 Cylinder' started by Bratwurzt, Dec 13, 2020.

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  1. Dec 13, 2020 at 3:42 AM
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    Bratwurzt

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    Hello All,
    New to the forum and digging it.
    Question; I like the looks of a lifted taco. But owning a base model I’m wondering if it’s a lame thing to do? Typically only see lifted off road models in my area. I was thinking just 2”.
     
    Bratwurzt, Dec 13, 2020
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  2. Dec 13, 2020 at 3:54 AM
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    How is lifting a base model lame?

    Unless you plan to put on 22 inch rims and skinny stretched tires, then that might be lame. But that goes for any truck.

    Other than that, lift away!
     
    Foster1, Dec 13, 2020
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  3. Dec 13, 2020 at 3:57 AM
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    :wave: Welcome.

    Sure, lift it until your wallet screams for you to stop. :laughing:
     
    DrFunker, Dec 13, 2020
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  4. Dec 13, 2020 at 6:10 AM
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    I’m planning on giving my 5-lug a slight lift!
     
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  5. Dec 13, 2020 at 6:10 AM
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    Is your avatar Yukon Cornelius? I love it!
     
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  6. Dec 13, 2020 at 6:20 AM
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    Here’s my wife’s regular cab 4cyl. It’s pretty basic trim but that doesn’t hinder it off-road. It has bilstiens and Dakar leafs to give it about 2 inches of lift. FB5B6CE2-23F6-4581-BDA2-AD69C7DAC58F.jpg
     
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  7. Dec 13, 2020 at 6:23 AM
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    I lifted my regular cab base model 2.5" to 3"
     
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  8. Dec 13, 2020 at 6:31 AM
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    Lifting wont hurt it....but if you put 35" tires on it with 150hp you are going to feel it.
     
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  9. Dec 13, 2020 at 6:33 AM
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    Show me someone who can tell if it's a 4 or 6 with the hood closed, I'll show you a lucky guesser...
    The truck shown above is a prime example.
    It's your truck, do what makes you happy. :thumbsup:
     
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  10. Dec 13, 2020 at 6:36 AM
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    What TC said, word!
     
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  11. Dec 13, 2020 at 8:46 AM
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    Awesome feedback man thanks for the support !!!

    Yea not planning on putting 35’s on it. Did that to an old Wrangler I had and it couldn’t get up a hill.
     
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  12. Dec 22, 2020 at 7:59 AM
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    I am very happy w/ the lift on mine :thumbsup:

    Just know that if you lift it, you will probably want to run bigger tires
    If you run bigger tires, that affects the way the truck "feels"
    It will feel slower the bigger tire size you run
    I ended up re-gearing mine and it made a huge difference

    Here are some videos of some of what I have done to my truck

    Project Lil Taco - YouTube

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  13. Dec 22, 2020 at 6:03 PM
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    Cool thank you.
    I’m sticking with stock tires for now since they are relatively new.
     
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  14. Dec 23, 2020 at 10:50 AM
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    what kinda wheels? Truck looks awesome!
     
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    Thanks! My wife designed some stuff on it and picked out the other parts, so I’ll pass that on. They are ultra wheels.
     
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  16. Mar 15, 2021 at 5:42 PM
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    Did a 1.5 inch front lift with bilstein 5100s and rear 1 inch block. Looking to replace the rear with AAL at some point loving it. True 33inch tires on it. 255/80/17 falkens wildpeaks

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    I feel it with 33inch 255/80/17 tires and steelies
     
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    I put a 2” lift on my 5-lug and I’m currently running 225/70R15 Cooper Discoverer AT/3s; Does just fine...

    Need new tires this year and gonna upgrade to 235/75R15!
     
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    As I’ve stated before, I like to act like my 4 banger is a v6 4x4. Just do you and know your limits.

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