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Looking for advice

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Tiregod, Feb 23, 2021.

  1. Feb 23, 2021 at 12:53 PM
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    Tiregod

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    Hi, I have a 2017 TRD sport.
    I’m wanting to lift the truck, I’d like to go 6” with 35” tires. As a daily driver to get that stance will I be looking at steering upgrades and re-gearing?
     
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  2. Feb 23, 2021 at 1:44 PM
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    bulalo

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    re-gearing definitely but that setup is going to be Very EXPenSive .
     
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  3. Feb 23, 2021 at 1:49 PM
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    Clearwater Bill

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    Is this 4wd?
     
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    Definitely re-gearing. Max I'd go without regearing is 33s which is what I have with a 4" lift.. But 6" lift will need new brakelines, longer control arms, and overall extensions on a lot of stuff so the kits are normally around $2000, then 35s (x4) will take up another $1200 then the regearing kit will be $1500. Not saying it isn't doable or that people don't do it, just letting you know some basic prices. Just for the kits, not hours working on it or new wheels, looking at around $4700-5000
     
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  5. Feb 23, 2021 at 2:00 PM
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    Yep, and it will be cool. And expensive. Do it

    And welcome to TW
     
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  6. Feb 23, 2021 at 3:33 PM
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    Bye bye gas milage ...
     
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    Can you afford the long term cost of this decision....?
    :ballchain::drevil::facepalm:
     
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  8. Feb 23, 2021 at 3:58 PM
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    gudujarlson

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    Steering upgrades probably not, but are you aware of everything that is involved in a drop bracket lift? In particular, are you aware that you have to cut your frame cross member in half?
     
  9. Feb 23, 2021 at 4:32 PM
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    Itchyfeet

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    I'm sure someone will bullshit the OP saying they are still getting 24MPG on 35s with a 250lbs wife on board
     
  10. Feb 23, 2021 at 6:05 PM
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    Taco_mike73

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    I never seen 24mpg stock with just my fat ass in the truck
     
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