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Lift kit?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by IrmoRabbidMoose, May 16, 2012.

  1. May 16, 2012 at 10:02 AM
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    IrmoRabbidMoose

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    Hey guys, I'm thinking on lifting my '04 PreRunner and I'm thinking on doing a 3" spacer in the front and a 2" AAL in the rear. I don't want my truck to look huge, I just want a nice looking Taco that doesn't have the "nose to the ground" look. Anyone else have any better setups or suggestions? Any help is appreciated!
     
  2. May 16, 2012 at 10:21 AM
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    Wow, that was a lot of help quick! So with the install of 5100's I would have to go and buy larger coils with that as well? I'm just trying to make my truck level off or have that "Squatting" look on it. I'm not looking to go all out, it's only a double cab prerunner.
     
  3. May 16, 2012 at 10:33 AM
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    5100s could be used with stock coils but would be better with OME or Eibach coils.
     
  4. May 16, 2012 at 12:24 PM
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    what he said,

    Bilstein 5100's are adjustable...so you set the bilsteins on 2.5'' with the stock coil (but you are worsening the ride because you are preloading the coils) Or you can set the bilsteins on "0" and use a lift coil like eibach or OME (better ride, no preloading). Depending on what OME coil you choose you can get 2-3'' of lift...and the eibachs give around 3''.
     
  5. May 16, 2012 at 12:36 PM
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    What up Irmo!?!? Class of 99' here.
     
  6. May 16, 2012 at 1:17 PM
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    I hear the best way to lift a truck is by using search bars. :D
     
  7. May 16, 2012 at 1:21 PM
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    no spacers IMO just do it right the first time and go with a complete lift
     
  8. May 16, 2012 at 1:28 PM
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    Most everybody will steer you away from blocks and spacers unless they are very small. A full suspension lift would be your best bet. OME or a toytech ultimate lift seems to be pretty popular and has good reviews. There are some other options if those are not in your price range. Just spend some time looking. I just installed my OME kit and am still learning things I would have liked to have known before.
     
  9. May 16, 2012 at 5:11 PM
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    I heard class of '99. I'm class of '09! Yeah like I said I'm not going for anything major, just a smaller leveling kit around 3" on the front. I'd like to stay away from AAL so it sounds like the best bet is the 5100's and a larger coil?
     
  10. May 16, 2012 at 9:17 PM
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    And if I go with the 5100's and a 3" lifting coils in the front would I have to do anything to the rear besides the 5100's? I'm new to the whole "lifting" thing, so you guys are going to have to forgive me. I've spent all my time lowering cars :D
     
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    I did OME struts all around and 885s and UCAs up front. In the rear I have the TSB and AAL.
     
  12. May 17, 2012 at 12:32 PM
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    5100s in the rear will give you a better ride but no lift. The springs do all the lifting (or where you mount them with the 5100s in the front). I put OME 885s up front & Dakar leaf packs in back and got 3" lift front & rear.
     
  13. May 17, 2012 at 12:35 PM
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    You will have to do something in the rear to make it level, unless you want "bro lean."

    An AAL or whole new leaf pack will do the trick.
     
  14. May 17, 2012 at 1:08 PM
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    that's really relevant to a first gen
     
  15. May 17, 2012 at 1:25 PM
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    Thanks for the advice everyone. I'm leaning towards the 5100's on the front and rear and the lift coils on the front and probably an AAL in the rear as well. I appreciate everyone's input as it was greatly appreciated :D
     
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    ARB Front bumper. Custom rear bumper. ARB snorkel. 883s 90004s. 1 inch daystar body mounts lift. Full skids. Leather seats.
    But he got so much extra info from the 2nd gens. Thanks for helping 2nd gens!!!!!:D
     
  17. May 17, 2012 at 1:53 PM
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  18. May 18, 2012 at 9:58 AM
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    One more questions guys, what is the best AAL to get for the rear? I'm looking at an OME Would this go well with the 5100's all the way around and the Eibach coils up front?
     
  19. May 18, 2012 at 10:54 AM
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    I think it's Wheelers that makes a 3 leaf AAL that I've heard good things about. :notsure:
    Didn't pay much attention because I wanted and/or had a full leaf pack.
     
  20. May 18, 2012 at 3:11 PM
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    Those are full leaf packs, not AAL's.

    But, full leaf packs are a better option, and yes, those should match eibach coils and 5100's well.


    For a cheaper option an AAL like one from wheelers or the toytec AAL would work well too.
     

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