1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Lifts...?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by TACOROCK, Apr 13, 2008.

  1. Apr 13, 2008 at 8:43 PM
    #1
    TACOROCK

    TACOROCK [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 7, 2007
    Member:
    #1528
    Messages:
    134
    FAYETTEVILLE NC
    Vehicle:
    06 TACOMA LIFTED
    URD SUPERCHARGER 80MM PULLEY, DOUG THORLEY LONG TUBE HEADERS, MODIFIED Y-PIPE, TRUE DUAL EXHAUST MAGNAFLOW 2 IN 2 OUT, PRO COMP 6" LIFT, WIDEBAND 02/FUEL SENSOR, AVIC D3, 2 PIONEER SUBS ON A MEMPHIS 1200 WATT AMP RMS, DIY MOD FOR ALL INTERIOR SPEAKERS FULL TINT, LEER CAMPER, EURO LIGHTS, BILLET GRILL, BULL BAR WESTIN RUNNING BARS, AIR HORN, AND A RADIATOR POPPER
    HOPEFULLY THIS WILL ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS..

    OKAY 2 TYPES OF LIFTS

    1ST LIFT IS A BODY LIFT.. A BODY LIFT DOES EXACTLY THAT IT LIFTS YOUR BODY OFF THE FRAME.. I PERSONALLY WOULDNT GO ANYTHING OVER 3" YOU CAN FIND THEM LARGER BUT NOT RECOMMENDED!!! ALOT OF COMPANIES SAY NOT TO LIFT YOUR BODY IN CONJUNCTION WITH A SUSPENSION LIFT. OKAY JUST PUT IT IN THE BACK OF YOUR MIND AND SOAK ON THAT.

    2ND LIFT IS A SUSPENSION LIFT.. AND WELL ONCE AGAIN IT IS EXACTLY THAT EITHER A SPACER LIFT WHICH WILL USE YOUR STOCK SUSPENSION AND ADD SPACERS TO YOUR FRONT AND A BLOCK OR AN ADD A LEAF IN THE REAR. OR THERE IS A COILOVER FOR THE FRONT AND YOU CAN GO WITH AN ADD A LEAF IN THE REAR OR A BLOCK OR BOTH DEPENDING ON THE SITUATION YOU HAVE WITH IT BEING LEVEL.

    THERE ARE A COUPLE OF CHEAPER WAYS THAT ARE CALLED READY LIFT THEY ARE CHEAP AND ALLOW YOU TO DRIVE WITH LARGER TIRES!

    YOU CAN DO SOME SHOPPING AROUND ON THE INTERNET USUALLY CHEAPER THAN YOUR LOCAL STORE.. BUT I WOULD RECOMEND YOU USE YOUR LOCAL OFF ROAD STORE FOR INSTALL OR ENSURE YOU HAVE A COMPITENT FRIEND WHO ACTUALLY KNOWS ABOUT SUSPENSION! NOT ONE THAT JUST SAYS HE KNOWS HOW TO DO SUSPENSION WORK. EBAY IS A GREAT PLACE TO START.

    Top Gun Customz ON EBAY HAVE ALOT OF DIFFERENT OPTIONS AND THEY ARE PRETTY HELPFUL ACTUALLY.. JUST SEARCH PRO COMP TACOMA OR FABTECH TACOMA. AND HOPEFULLY THIS HELPED SOME PEOPLE OUT.. ITS KINDA DUMBED DOWN BUT HEY WHAT THE HELL RIGHT.
     
    This site contains affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
    #1
  2. Apr 13, 2008 at 11:32 PM
    #2
    humanoid

    humanoid bite me

    Joined:
    Jun 27, 2007
    Member:
    #1932
    Messages:
    2,727
    Gender:
    Male
    Sunny SoCal
    Vehicle:
    I had a '99 Xtra Cab PreRunner SR5 V6

Products Discussed in

To Top