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Discussion in 'Suspension' started by stunt man hans, Jul 15, 2011.

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  1. Sep 24, 2011 at 4:25 AM
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    I just put the 3" procomp. I find the ride stiffer but not really a bad ride. The larger tires and wheels will come come later.

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  2. Sep 25, 2011 at 7:16 AM
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    --Stock 2016. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2011 had 6 inch ProComp lift, Eibach coils on 5100 Bilsteins at zero, 1/4 inch Toytec spacer on drivers side, rear TSB, 1.5 inch Deaver AAL, ProComp blocks and rear shocks, 8000 lb Warn winch on a Trans4mer grill guard, 33 inch BFG AT's, 18x9 XD Monsters, PIAA headlights, PIAA driving lights, Pyro's blue LED gauges, LED strip below tailgate, Armor Lid hard tonno, Hidden Hitch, Dee Zee bed mat, Tint, XM, Garmin GPS, Ultra Gauge
    I think it looks good and it'll likely suit your truck fine since your truck is pretty heavy. How much front lift did u get? how r the cv angles?
     
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  3. Sep 26, 2011 at 5:17 AM
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    It lifted the front just over 3" It leveled it pretty good. I shimmed the differential with large area washers ( 3/4" of shimming) and longer bolts. The CV Joints are now really close to factory angle
     
    bbsmith, Sep 26, 2011
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  4. Nov 14, 2011 at 8:28 AM
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    So are over all satisfied with this lift I just recently moved to so cal and wanting to put a lift on my 06 v6 dc 4x4 shorted I'm tired of how rough the spacer lift is
     
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  5. Nov 14, 2011 at 2:40 PM
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    --Stock 2016. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2011 had 6 inch ProComp lift, Eibach coils on 5100 Bilsteins at zero, 1/4 inch Toytec spacer on drivers side, rear TSB, 1.5 inch Deaver AAL, ProComp blocks and rear shocks, 8000 lb Warn winch on a Trans4mer grill guard, 33 inch BFG AT's, 18x9 XD Monsters, PIAA headlights, PIAA driving lights, Pyro's blue LED gauges, LED strip below tailgate, Armor Lid hard tonno, Hidden Hitch, Dee Zee bed mat, Tint, XM, Garmin GPS, Ultra Gauge
    I doubt you would want this kit if you read this whole thread.
     
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  6. Nov 15, 2011 at 3:42 PM
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    ^^ exactly!

    Do it proper with a good set of coilover's, uca's and replacement leafs! Your in SoCal and will need it lol!
     
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  7. Dec 22, 2011 at 9:15 PM
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    update: after installing the arb bull bar i popped in a warn m8000 with steel line and it is just now starting to behave a little better.

    for those of you counting thats almost 300 pounds hanging right off the front of the truck. the bumper winch and skids are needed if your rolling this kit on your 4 banger i know others have bought this kit and installed it on the 4cyls so unless you enjoy having bruised kidney's from driving down the street either switch it out or start saving up for some pricey upgrades.

    lol after going through all the motions with this here is what i figured out.

    the amount of shit you would need to bolt onto your truck would be crazy in order for you to actually need a 730 pound spring on any tacoma.

    don't get me wrong companies like ome and shops like dsms will suggest s/r close but, nothing over 700 pounds unless you specify it this kit has 730!

    so that stiff feeling is because you have no up travel due to the crazy stiff springs. i had to put the arb and a warn winch with steel cable on my truck along with a plate steel front skid to get it to even begin to act right lol

    the truck still sits well above three inches so unless your a glutton for punishment i think that there are other choices and companies that you should look at for your lift kit/gear.

    not to mention 4wp's is completely and totally incompetent and uncaring about what they sell to people.

    lol it still makes laugh thinking about the day it was put on the truck.

    when the dude pulled it around from the back of the shop and was like your all set. i looked at him and was like wtf:eek: did you put the right lift on here lol. dude you didn't cut my cross member did you? where the bracket at? ahhh wait a minute:confused:

    it looked like a drop bracket lift no joke :laugh: it was just a little over 4.75 inches above stock!
     
    stunt man hans, Dec 22, 2011
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  8. Aug 25, 2012 at 9:11 PM
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    Any new members have this? Still wanting to purchase this and hasn't been bumped for almost a year...
     
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  9. Aug 26, 2012 at 10:46 AM
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    I have it on my '12 DCLB. I'm not sure what the spring rating is but the truck rides nice and has about 3" lift in front. No other mods.
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    Westside, Aug 26, 2012
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  10. Sep 17, 2012 at 8:49 AM
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    So what would y'all suggest for a 4banger double cab for small lift instead of leveling kit
     
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  11. Sep 21, 2012 at 9:59 PM
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    What size tires are you running with that lift?
     
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  12. Sep 24, 2012 at 8:50 AM
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  13. Oct 24, 2012 at 7:13 AM
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    does anyone have experience with a lift or leveling kit for a 4 banger that works well?
    I have a friend who is willing to install anything I buy but I don't want to have a bad experience getting the wrong parts like Hans (sorry Bro).

    i was looking on the fat bobs websit0 but am hesitant. they are cheap but obviously you get what you pay for. Any suggestions?
     
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  14. Dec 12, 2012 at 12:12 PM
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    To update this; The Pro Comp 3'' kit was installed by the dealer. After going back to the service manager a few times and trying to get the alingment correct I was actually able to get them on board with installing a pair of LR UCA's. Of course the alignment is fine now but I really have to share how well the truck rides now... Geez I had no idea how much better it would be! The freaking coil overs must have had the front suspension bound up because now it actually has full articulation. Props to the dealer for stepping up on this and correcting it. I couldn't be more pleased.




     
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  15. Jan 6, 2013 at 7:35 PM
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    this is why I'm torn on what lift to go with. a basic kit with my own coil over choice would be nice. I have an extended cab 4cyl but i plan on a steel bumper & winch up front. I'd like articulation, not race car stiffness :facepalm:
     
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  16. Feb 5, 2013 at 12:36 PM
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    885's up front & Dakar CS047R's in rear, rides like a caddy with no sway bar. Gave me 3" in front & 4" in rear.

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  17. Feb 7, 2013 at 11:58 AM
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    I have a 2013 Tacoma Sport rear wheel not 4x4 and i want to get a 2.5 inch front level kit or would it be better to get the 3 inch lift kit? I will probably wait for the 25,000 mile warranty to end but i would like to know what to get.
     
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  18. Oct 2, 2013 at 7:53 AM
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    I'm resurrecting this thread as kind of a public service announcement. My dealer installed, Pro-Comp 3" lift is destined for the trash heap. At 25K the lower eyelet bushings have disinigrated on all 4 shocks. Fortunatly the dealer is stepping up to make it right. I'll be pushing them to go with OME or Icon's if I can, and worst case will be to return it to all stock. So my lesson learned here is the quality of Pro Comp terrible and I recommend steering clear of their suspension products.

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    Thats perfect right there, going to try to do this soon!
     
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  20. Oct 20, 2013 at 2:17 PM
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    Thats a perfect set up right there, im going to try to do this soon
     
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