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RC vertex front suspension

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by MauiJR808, Aug 30, 2021.

  1. Aug 30, 2021 at 3:22 PM
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    MauiJR808

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    I'm about to purchase this. I been doing my search and I love everything about it. I even contacted rough country to ask if it will handle my 220+ lbs bumper and they said it will. Anyone here using these and how do you guys like it?

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  2. Aug 30, 2021 at 4:04 PM
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    Waiting for mine to come in. :) Got the 3.5 version.
     
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  3. Aug 30, 2021 at 4:08 PM
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    6" of lift... thats not really possible without drop brackets and custom knuckles
     
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  4. Aug 30, 2021 at 7:49 PM
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    I'm actually looking at the 3" didn't notice I screen shot the 6"
     
  5. Aug 30, 2021 at 7:50 PM
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    3.5 inch lift?
     
  6. Aug 31, 2021 at 12:52 AM
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    Yes, a lot of the 3rd Gen guys say it’ll settle to about 3” of lift, instead of 2.5” with the 3” version.
     
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  7. Aug 31, 2021 at 1:14 AM
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    I have the front and rear 6" version with the 6" lift. I absolutely love these. I have them set on the softest setting with AllPro standard leaf springs and they soak up the bumps like nobody's business on and off-road.

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  8. Aug 31, 2021 at 5:37 AM
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    I can't wait to put it on my taco

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  9. Aug 31, 2021 at 6:42 AM
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    lift and tires specs??? Great looking truck!
     
  10. Aug 31, 2021 at 9:58 AM
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    Belstein 5100 with 885 ome coils set to 3rd clip 3.5 lift. Tires 33 or 285/70/16 1.5 wheel spacers.
     
  11. Sep 10, 2021 at 9:21 PM
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    Update on my vertex that I ordered. Just installed it. After installing it took it for a drive and it drove nice but kinda soft lots of body roll. I change the settings to #6 and it's was little stiff. Went back one click down to #5 rides pretty good so I'm staying on that settings for now. So far I'm liking it better than the 5100 20210909_125652.jpg

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  12. Sep 11, 2021 at 4:39 AM
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    Did you get the 3.5” version?
     
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  13. Sep 11, 2021 at 12:57 PM
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    Yes.
     
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    Any more pics of it???
     
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    I’m excited for my set, hopefully my old mans able to pick it up from my uncles soon if the US allows Canadians to cross over.
     
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    I just ordered the front for now. Now that I like how it feels driving it. i just need to save up for the rear. Lol

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    Hopefully you get it on your truck soon
     
  19. Sep 12, 2021 at 5:49 AM
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    Have any pics of your rig? Curious to see how much lift it gave you.
     
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