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LIFT KIT….someone please just tell me

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Livinsofree, Oct 6, 2022.

  1. Oct 7, 2022 at 7:19 AM
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    Junkhead

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    Mmm modelooooo.

    Im having my good ol sneaky weasels.
    5.6%!

    :bananadance:
     
  2. Oct 7, 2022 at 7:23 AM
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    McGillz “It’s not accessorizing... It’s a BUILD!”

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    I just had OME lift done on mine. I agree 100% - Didn't know what I was missing....
     
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  3. Oct 7, 2022 at 7:40 AM
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    Nice! Which leafs did you get?
     
  4. Oct 7, 2022 at 7:53 AM
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    McGillz

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    ARBEL111R Mediums. Not too stiff!

     
  5. Oct 7, 2022 at 8:16 AM
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    few things here and there.
    Very solid point. I’ve not experienced that, but I have heard similar things.
     
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  6. Oct 7, 2022 at 8:56 AM
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    Just some stuff...
    Must admit good customer service means a lot.
     
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  7. Oct 7, 2022 at 10:10 AM
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    My truck was stock when I bought it. Other than the loss of MPG I think it drives better as well......

    Feels way more planted with the upgraded suspension, I prefer the better visibility.

    Are there trade-offs? For sure but I'd much prefer my truck the way it is then stock.

    The Tacoma is a terrible tow vehicle (stock or not) and I knew that so towing was never my plan.

    You are correct that every upgrade or mod has a positive effect and a negative effect and that you can't always expect to have it be able to do everything, especially once you start making changes.
     
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  8. Oct 7, 2022 at 10:35 AM
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    I got dobinsons medium, love em!
     
  9. Oct 7, 2022 at 10:42 AM
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    Utah resident here. You can't lift these trucks high enough to get around dragging ass on rocks out here. There are limitations to the suspension set up on these...even with a lift.
     
  10. Oct 7, 2022 at 11:20 AM
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    Work in progress...
    Every vehicle is going to have limitations, as far as I know.
     
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  11. Oct 7, 2022 at 11:37 AM
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    Well the weak point of a 3rd gen Tacoma is the wheelbase, too long for some obstacles. Stock, the departure angle sucks. I experienced it for myself.

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  12. Oct 7, 2022 at 8:36 PM
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    The Tacoma does just fine on some trails…on others it sheds and breaks body parts. There are some places I would not take my Tacoma.

    Utah has many trails, and some will cause said shedding. If you can narrow down the type of trails, I can give you some setup recommendations.
     
  13. Oct 8, 2022 at 7:57 AM
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    Yeah, I like watching those Matt's OffRoad Recovery videos on YouTube. Everything from rented mini vans to fully dedicated off road machines end up in trouble.
     
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  14. Oct 8, 2022 at 8:18 AM
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    cheers :cheers: 8%!
     
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  15. Oct 8, 2022 at 10:26 AM
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    Lifts don't increase ground clearance, only tires do.
     
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  16. Oct 8, 2022 at 10:36 AM
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    few things here and there.

    Body lifts don’t increase ground clearance…

    Actual suspension lifts increase ground clearance.
     
  17. Oct 8, 2022 at 10:36 AM
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    Are you rubbing at all running 285's, CMC, and stock TRDOR suspension?
     
  18. Oct 8, 2022 at 10:37 AM
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    What about the axles though? Still the lowest points doesn’t matter how much lift.
     
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    Nope, not at all! Even on 17x8.5 and -12 offset.
     
  20. Oct 8, 2022 at 10:38 AM
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    Ground clearance is measured at the lowest point (rear differential). The only way to raise that differential off the ground is with taller tires.
     
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