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Lift for my 2013 baja

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by BHAGAN, Nov 5, 2014.

  1. Nov 5, 2014 at 4:54 PM
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    BHAGAN

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    I have a 2013 toyota baja im looking to fit 33s but i what to use my stock coilovers is there any lift that i can use? Can i buy a lift for a tacoma that uses spacers and uppercontrol arms and just compensate for the 2in from the coilovers? Need help!!!
     
  2. Nov 5, 2014 at 5:09 PM
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    No even the 1in spacers made for the trd coilovers?
     
  3. Nov 5, 2014 at 5:13 PM
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    What does the Baja run? $40 ish k?

    I wouldn't spend $200 for a spacer lift on a $40,000 truck...just MHO..
     
  4. Nov 5, 2014 at 5:16 PM
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    yes. buy a little spacer to lift it an extra 1". don't listen to everyone else, it'll be fine.

    or put a 1" body lift on it, that could help as well.

    you still may have to trim some plastic/remove mudflaps, beat the pinch weld in to get the tires to clear without rubbing depending on the backspacing of your wheels
     
  5. Nov 5, 2014 at 5:18 PM
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    I got it use with 36000 i only paid $28000 for it and another 100000 mile waranty
     
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    I would only install something on my truck that outperforms what was on there before.
     
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    yah... just listen to the man, dont wast your money...
     
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    literally this.
     
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    adding a 1/2" top plate spacer for 1" of lift above the already 2" given with the baja will be just fine. most people with OME suspension run a top plate spacer.
     
  11. Nov 5, 2014 at 5:39 PM
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    Just an FYI , OME doesn't make top plate spacers
     
  12. Nov 5, 2014 at 5:42 PM
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    People use top plate spacers with the OME set up but they are generic spacers , not an OME / ARB part
     
  13. Nov 5, 2014 at 5:45 PM
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    Yup.

    Dan from Wheeler's probably doesn't know anything either.

    Get a little spacer. You'll be fine.
     
  14. Nov 5, 2014 at 5:46 PM
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    Big spacers, yes. But an addition 1/2" is not going to cause this. Or at least that's my understanding/experience with running my OME lift and a spacer for a couple of years including offroad driving.
     
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    1/4" top plate spacer will fit with the stock length top plate studs
     
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    Lol , so after all that you guys link the spacers he asked about


     
  19. Nov 5, 2014 at 6:23 PM
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    So yes get a spacer? What about rear a 2in aal?
     
  20. Nov 5, 2014 at 6:29 PM
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    You don't need much extra room if you're going to run 255/85R16 on stock rims.

    Install 255/85R16 on stock TRD "bead-locks" - remove mudflaps, trim plastic, chop and cover cab mount, beat pinch weld, repaint and call it a day.
     

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