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Lift Kit Ride Quality

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by NightForce27, Jul 8, 2018.

  1. Jul 8, 2018 at 7:56 PM
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    NightForce27

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    Hello,

    Need help in considering replacing my current lift set up. I'm mainly interested in improving my ride quality while on the highway. I drove a Pro and could tell a considerable difference. Money isn't an issue but the most bang for the buck is appreciated. Looking at kits with 3" of lift at least. Thank you
     
  2. Jul 8, 2018 at 7:56 PM
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    T4RFTMFW

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    Kings, with proper valving for your truck and mods.
     
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  3. Jul 8, 2018 at 7:57 PM
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    Matmo215

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    If money isn't an issue, look at King kits, Fox kits, and Icon, all can provide around 3" of lift
     
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  4. Jul 8, 2018 at 7:59 PM
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    Proper valving.. can you please elaborate?
     
  5. Jul 8, 2018 at 8:01 PM
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    CaptainBart45

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    Dodge 1500 Limited! No question the best riding 1/2 ton in the game.
     
  6. Jul 8, 2018 at 8:06 PM
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    King suspension w/ compression adjusters custom valving and 700# coils. Icon DJ uca. Icon RXT leafs Option #3. Durobumps. Demello rock sliders. Demello 30” Light Bar Baja Hoop bumper with Smittybuilt X2O winch w/ Amber baja design fogs w/ single row Baja Designs S8 amber light bar. Brute force Fab HC rear bumper. Behind Grille Light bar. TRD Pro Skid plate. Pelfrey Mid and Transfer case skid. TC spindle and cam tab gussets. Pop and lock. Method NV wheels 16”. SpiderTrax 1.25” wheel adapters. Yokohama Geolandar M/T (315/75/16). CMC. Radiator core reinforcement. Pro grille. Tailgate inlays. Baja Designs A pillar Ditch lights. Leer 100 XQ shell w/ power locks. In bed mounted spare. Blacked out emblems. Bed Mat. Bed Stiffeners. K&N air filter. Black Headlight Mod w/ LED projectors. Wrap Armor Anti glare hood and bedside decals. American flag decals. Northstar 24F AGM Pro battery. Differential breather relocate to rear tail light. Prinsu Designs Cabrack and Cap rack. OVTUNE Sibi Custom performance 4.88 91 fuel AGM . Nitro Gear 4:88 gears. Mountain hatch tailgate insert. In bed mounted Krazy Beaver shovel with Relentless quick fist bedrail mounts. MESO ultimate turn signals. AJT Designs Quicksand Key Fob. ECGS front needle bearing bushing replacement. Tepui LoPro 2 RTT.
    King. Proper valving for your application. Are you off roading a lot or street driving or both 50/50
     
  7. Jul 8, 2018 at 8:07 PM
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    The 1500 4x4 will sit about 3 inches higher and ride way better.
     
  8. Jul 8, 2018 at 8:08 PM
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    NightForce27

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    More street
     
  9. Jul 8, 2018 at 8:09 PM
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    Sounds like you went for a test drive?
     
  10. Jul 8, 2018 at 8:10 PM
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    My buddy bought one. Shisss that thing rides sweet. I love my Taco, but if I was wanting to get the best "on road ride" and cost was no matter....
     
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  11. Jul 8, 2018 at 8:12 PM
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    strktly_bodysurf

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    Grab two OME BP-51 kits and you can be my sugar daddy :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:
     
  12. Jul 8, 2018 at 8:12 PM
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    Call downsouthmotorsports and get kings valves for more street driving
     
  13. Jul 8, 2018 at 8:23 PM
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    I really love the way the 887/5100's ride vs the stock TRD Sport set up, however, that only give Ya about 2 inches and the other stuff I don't know enough to comment on.
     

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