Lifted '16 Tacomas

*****If I were to recommend the absolute BEST "bang for your buck" suspension kit for the Tacoma, that includes EVERYTHING you could conceivably need in one package, this is it:
http://www.lowrangeoffroad.com/2005...ift-by-low-range-off-road-tac-sk-bil2-2g.html

**Cheapest possible "safe" option that includes ALL necessary accessory hardware to CORRECTLY lift a truck. (may require spring purchase depending on application)
http://www.lowrangeoffroad.com/2005...ift-by-low-range-off-road-tac-sk-bil1-2g.html

remember, patience and smart spending will reward you over and over and over. DO NOT cheapskate out because you have a panic attack about needing 285 tires. Don't let Tacomaworld make you HATE your truck because you don't have these parts.

 

Not my words. Direct quote from Toy Tec : What is the difference between the coil kits, and the spacer lifts?
The kits with coils in the front can be a better option for some trucks. The ride on the 05up Tacoma trucks with spacers only in front is not firmer than kits with coils, contrary to belief . On some models spacers only may actually ride softer. Either will be slightly firmer than stock . The kits with OME front coils will give the best ride when used with the OME shocks too. There are different coils available for handling the weight of an aftermarket bumper and or winch, so if you have a bumper and or winch, or are planning on adding one the kits with coils would be the best option.

And if you want what you say to be respected, don't say, "This is the single stupidest"

I really do have to laugh sometimes at forums, this is why I generally stay away.

 

Oh crap, here we go again!?!?!?!?!?

 

Lol I think I even reached my limit, and I usually have immense stamina for circular online-'discussion'. But I give up. I'm still shocked how the Tacoma has become the new "riced out" standard bearer in automotive culture.

I'm 31 so I Remember Dodge neons/Honda Civics/Mitsubishi Eclipses in my teens, Subarus/Lancers/350z's in my 20's and now Tacomas/raptors in my 30's and Tacomas are rapidly taking the cake for riced out, demolished builds that are all fueled by completely avoidable idiocy. take a look at this thread or virtually any build thread at random for evidence. Strange days. gl/hf

 

You're obviously a smart guy, so you have to see that no matter how many facts you throw down, people will only see and/or believe what they want. At the end of the day, For those who care to appreciate the facts, they are here, in black and white. Choose to glaze over them if you want, BUT, just don't come bitching when you realize that you made a mistake.

 

Yes, you're very adept in the use of a keyboard.

He states 'a spacer can ride better than some new coilovers'. He does not state 'will ride better'. His post makes claim to 'increased' ride quality or performance.

You slide a coilover with an 800lb spring under your stock rig the 'ride quality' will be shit. Doesn't matter how good a coilover it is, or how well it can perform on the rocks.

And what isn't factual about a tire having the ability to change your overall ride quality more than a lift?

 

Finally someone said it! People need to learn to read better this is correct, can ride better vs 900# springs so he is correct

 

Now, I don't buy that a spacer will ever make a 'ride softer'.

 

Well, show me a coil over kit spec'd for a 3rd gen, or even 2nd gen tacoma that comes with 8-900# springs and then you might actually have a legitimate argument.... There isn't one to my knowledge, so kind of nullifies that part of the argument, though technically, yeah a heavy spring like that would make it ride like absolute shit! Shit, my icons came with 650# springs and I am having to buy 700# to account for the added weight I put on the truck..

 

Yes I don't know if they make them that stiff but that argument is correct that a spacer lift can ride softer than a stupidly stiff coilover setup

 

I have no idea, I pulled 800 out of my ass knowing that most kits are around 600.

 

It will not ever make a STOCK ride softer your right but the statement meant it would be softer than a stupid stiff coilover setup meant for tons of weight

 

Like I said, technically yes, you are correct. That said, kind of hard to base an argument on a scenario that doesn't exist. For the sake of THIS discussion, I would say it's best to focus the argument on actual scenarios.

 

Okay fair enough but I do think a small spacer lift would still be softer than an icon setup that's specd for weight and since icon rides smoother the faster you go the spacer would get more rough so kinda potatoe pototoe argument but icon being much more capable

 

Yes, my point had nothing to do with facts. I was only pointing out that what was actually stated vs. what was inferred.

 

We were putting 35s on Toyotas and ratting out the 22R while you were still a wet dream!



Sorry, well sorta, but your old ass walked into that one!

 

lol I wont lie, I must have been 10 or 11 or something, but my uncle had Blue 87 or 88 (cant remember) Camaro Iroc-Z at the time, that I was alomost in tears about I wanted so bad. I saw him roast the tires at my grandmas house during the 4th of July, had 'moment'. I fawned over that car for years. young or old, there's always (((((those cars))))) that capture the imagination, and now its the age of the truck. Record sales, record packages, record performance and record demand.

I had a 2005 Subaru STI for close to 8 years. I remember the days before stance and after. I saw NASIOC become whore of a message board as the community shifted. Watching what Tacomaworld is becoming with the riced out spacer lifted (stanced) Tacomas are becoming is like watching your sweet daughter turn into a twerking Miley Cyrus whore before your eyes. :*( Didnt want to go through it again.

 

ha ha ha, now that shit is just funny! But you're right. It's a shame to see some of these trucks get bastardized in such ways, however, in the end it's their truck to do as they please. I just think it's funny to see those people ask the same question 20 different times despite 20 answers explaining why they shouldn't go the direction they clearly want. You know what they say, "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink".. And so the cycle continues

 

My daughter thinks Miley Cyrus is a douche. Her BF and I will be lifting our 3rd Gens soon. The right way of course. Oh, I do remember the IROC. It was cool in a redneck kinda way! Fwiw, there are plenty of guys wanting to mall crawl with their spacers. I dont care. If it makes them happy, its not my truck.

I do have to disagree with you. I really dont like the term "riced out". My Tacoma was built in TX Yo!

 

Same I got a Texas boy too. But fundamentally, at least from my point of view, Boards like these exist for enthusiast discussion, and the construction of a factual, honest to god knowledge based resource for Tacoma research. I know I spent MUCH of my time anonymously lurking, learning, and only joined as a posting member when I actually possessed the truck. This thread alone has ~15 guests browsing as I type. Without a shadow of a doubt, the Tacoma is synonymous with off road performance, and by proxy suspension upgrades. It does everyone a disservice to preserve for ever the garbage data (spacers are fine!), anecdotal nonsense like ( well jon doe i know does it, and hes fine so its ok..etc..) and sours the integrity of discussion to pretend like block lifts or spacers are somehow 'good' or 'ok' for your truck.

there is FAR more to a lift than just jamming some 3 inch blocks into your suspension, then walking away and tricking yourself into believing that you not only made the right choice but that somehow all of that will not effect your truck negatively. because it will. It really will, and probably immediately, like before you even pulled out of the off-road shop that installed them, you would be turning right back around because of some huge avoidable disaster a "budget" lift will bring you. Something will rub, vibrate, thump or clunk. There are countless threads out there of fools who spacer or block lifted their trucks who have essentially destroyed their trucks function to look taller for pictures. Its all mental gymnastics to convince yourself otherwise.