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Options for lifting higher?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by BIG EYE, Jan 21, 2021.

  1. Jan 21, 2021 at 11:42 AM
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    BIG EYE

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    Looking for some help from the experts here.

    I have a 2014 TRD OR DCSB 4x4 with a Toytec 3" lift with Bilstien shocks, and Procomp UCA.
    The rear looks like it has an AAL with Bilstein shocks.
    Wheels are 16x8 American Racing AX201 w/ 265/75/16 and a 2" wheel spacer
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/im-back-with-a-4x4.673063/

    The suspension and wheels were on it when I purchased the truck in May 2020

    I would like to lift it more.
    What I have found: The next option is 4", and the options I have seen in BDS and Rough Country. Both using a drop bracket. I am not apposed to these, but my research leads me to believe that this is a downgrade in performance.
    I am not an "off-roader", but do have a 4x4, so I will likely make an excuse to use it from time to time....

    I plan on getting bigger wheels/tires in the near future. Thinking 33's which I know will make my truck sit higher, but eill like to know what options I have (if any) to lift higher?

    I will also post this in the suspension forum, but thought this to be specific to 2nd Gen's...

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  2. Jan 21, 2021 at 11:47 AM
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    Thunder Fist

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    Like, so many.
    I'm no suspension expert, but I've heard anything over 3 inches gets tricky. Personally, I think your truck looks great.
     
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  3. Jan 21, 2021 at 11:48 AM
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    ZColorado

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    You can fit 35s on your lift... You just need to cut and beat the fenders with big hammers.

    Cab mount chop, fender trim, Pinch weld, creative alignments with UCAs


    You lift more and you will start riding poorly and have CV shaft boot failures.
     
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  4. Jan 21, 2021 at 11:57 AM
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    BIG EYE

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    Thanks for the quick feedback. Any thoughts/insight on a 1" body lift to get me to 4"?
     
  5. Jan 21, 2021 at 12:52 PM
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    prone2xl

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    damn if I had it sitting like she is right now i'd call it a day lift wise.. i'd focus on what more you'd like to improve looks wise like diff wheels or whatever... from what i've seen on my research on lifts and the cost of them and also the cost of having them installed i'd def prefer to have it already on the truck.
     
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  6. Jan 21, 2021 at 2:01 PM
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    Funrunner

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    OME lift, Dakar rear, bumpers, sliders, winch, SCS F5 wheels, ARE shell, EZtopperlift, etc.
    You can add a body lift to get more clearance from wheel to fender. Do that before adding armor otherwise you'll have a gap between the bumpers and body.
     
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  7. Jan 21, 2021 at 10:31 PM
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    6 gearT444E

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    I have a 2” suspension lift and a 1” body lift. I think it’s a great combo
     
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