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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Rigidtacoma, Dec 27, 2016.

  1. Dec 27, 2016 at 2:54 PM
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    Rigidtacoma

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    I have a 2006 Tacoma Prerunner TRD. I am really wanting to do a spindle lift with the Maxtrac 4 inch spindles. I am wondering what all else do I need with this? I was thinking Toytec AAL Mini Leaf Pack in the rear but to get the full 2 inches out of these I need to keep the factory overload. Can someone explain what the factory overload is? Money is key here I am only 17 and a waitress so the more affordable the better! Thanks guys in advance! Different opinions are completely welcome. This is how my truck sits now:

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  2. Dec 27, 2016 at 2:57 PM
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    Do you have $1500?
     
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  3. Dec 27, 2016 at 3:01 PM
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    Really wanting to go with cheaper options. If I had $1500 i'd just got with a 6 inch lift.
     
  4. Dec 27, 2016 at 3:02 PM
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    I'm running the maxtrac spindles, couldn't be happier with them. Up front that would be all you need for 4" of lift.

    As for the rear of the truck, the "factory overload" is the bottom most leaf.

    Wit the toytec mini pack it's 2" of lift (and a better ride) without the factory overload. 2.5" with the overload leaf per toytec
    http://toyteclifts.3dcartstores.com/Toytec-Progressive-3-Leaf-Add-A-Leaf-Pack_p_976.html
    Don't forget longer rear shocks as well :thumbsup:
     
  5. Dec 27, 2016 at 3:03 PM
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    What are you wanting to accomplish over all? Stiffening up the rear with the AAL and keeping stock 10 yr old shocks and front springs may be an oversteer accident waiting to happen.
     
  6. Dec 27, 2016 at 3:07 PM
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    Pretty much just want a lift for the looks. And I wasn't going to keep the shocks I am looking into Bilsteins 5100's for the rear.
     
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  7. Dec 27, 2016 at 3:09 PM
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    Your preferred budget? Does the budget account for install or will you/someone you know doing the install?
     
  8. Dec 27, 2016 at 3:12 PM
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    Spindles are 400 ish, dakars are 400ish that 4 and 3 in rear for level truck, @ChadsPride post your truck pics up
     
  9. Dec 27, 2016 at 3:13 PM
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    Plus extended 5100s and bam, or 3 inch blocks is the most cost effective lift. But not the best quality option.
     
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  10. Dec 27, 2016 at 3:15 PM
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    Prefer keeping everything lift, tires, rims all in all $4,000 at a max. Most likely going to get a group together and install ourselves.
     
  11. Dec 27, 2016 at 3:16 PM
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    What rims and tires doust thy want?
     
  12. Dec 27, 2016 at 3:18 PM
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    Yahn give us the numbers for lift components so we can give more detailed response please. Wheels n tires could eat up 1500 or 3k depending on what youre getting. If we have a solid lift budget we can maybe steer you in a solid direction.
     
  13. Dec 27, 2016 at 3:18 PM
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    Barely used dakars can be found around 300ish or so. You'll want extended Bilsteins. With a $4000 budget, you can get a nice set up, as long as you don't buy ridiculous chromed out 20s.
     
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  14. Dec 27, 2016 at 3:20 PM
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    Mayhem Warriors 8015 18X9's Black/Milled spokes with a aggressive offset(haven't figured out which offset yet) with Cooper Discovers STT Pro All Terrain 285/65R18
    This should help a little bit more.
     
  15. Dec 27, 2016 at 3:22 PM
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    You'll need a -12mm offset on a 9" wheel as the spindles require 4.5" of back spacing for clearance
     
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  16. Dec 27, 2016 at 3:23 PM
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    Cab mount chop too possibly
     
  17. Dec 27, 2016 at 3:24 PM
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    I have basically that same set up, well did lol. 17" x 9" / -12mm offset and 285/70-17. @Rigidtacoma will need to trim a lot of the fender well area and a cab mount chop because the low offset, wide wheel, and the spindle pushes the wheel out another .75"
     
  18. Dec 27, 2016 at 3:25 PM
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    So far with all the research ive done I don't think ill have to do any trimming. But its not out of the question if I needed to.
     
  19. Dec 27, 2016 at 3:26 PM
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    Someone explain what all a cab mount chop consist off?
     
  20. Dec 27, 2016 at 3:27 PM
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    Cutting a section of metal out in the cab mount area and welding a new piece of metal in it's place.

     
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