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Question about my Off Road Set up. Slightly concerned

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by MugzyXIV, Oct 4, 2017.

  1. Oct 4, 2017 at 6:51 AM
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    MugzyXIV

    MugzyXIV [OP] Active Member

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    -Im currently running Toytec 3 inch lift with front coils and add a leaf in the rear (http://toyteclifts.3dcartstores.com/TT3-05-3-Lift-With-front-coils-rear-options_p_233.html)

    -I have Camburg moog ball joint UCAS
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    -And im running 275/85r16 with 1.25 inch spacers.

    I recently went off roading on some moderate trails at Uwharrie National Forest in NC. for the most part everything went great. For anyone who does semi regular off roading what are your thoughts and opinions on my set up? There was one instance where my rear diff tapped a mogul that i probably didnt take the right way and another instance where i high centered but i took a bad path. The jeeps i was with seem to have much more clearance than i do.

    Im afraid that i didnt spend enough on my lift kit and am going to have to replace the suspension. Does anyone have any recommendations or am I just overthinking it. Like i said the rest of the day was fine and my mishaps could have been avoided if i was more experienced. But seeing the other vehicles out there made me want my diff and undercarriage slightly higher off the floor. But if i dont need to drop the money on new suspension then i wont.
     
  2. Oct 4, 2017 at 7:06 AM
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    Pot_Lickr

    Pot_Lickr Well-Known Member

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    You'll never contend with a Jeep when it comes to wheel base... When your going crotch bound and scraping, I'll bet its your long frame stretching over moguls..
     
  3. Oct 4, 2017 at 9:19 AM
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    Mr. Projekt

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    cut a little: run 33s
    cut a little more: run 35s
    cut everything: run 37s
     
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  4. Oct 4, 2017 at 9:26 AM
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    Robertocritser

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    Bigger tires is gonna be the answer to more ground clearance.
     
  5. Oct 4, 2017 at 9:26 AM
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    Trucko

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    what everyone else said and to add to it get some skid plates so when you do hit you dont have to worry. start with sliders imho
     
  6. Oct 4, 2017 at 9:27 AM
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    crx7

    crx7 1997 FZJ80 Triple Locked

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    In addition the Jeeps have a single front axle and lockers on some models. It's a platform built specifically for off road and off road only. We have trucks which haul loads and tow things that can additionally do some off road. More of a utility vehicle than a fun weekend car.

    Your off road setup is pretty moderate, 3 inch lift with big tires.
     

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