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RCD 4.5 vs 3" other lift

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by 2009tacomav6, Mar 11, 2009.

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Is the 4.5 RCD worth the high cost ($2100) vs a 3" ($400)

  1. 3 inches is perfect for the look and upsizing

    173 vote(s)
    41.9%
  2. 3 inches is a better value than a 4.5

    72 vote(s)
    17.4%
  3. 4.5 kit is cool but not sure its worth the money

    127 vote(s)
    30.8%
  4. 4.5 + kits are not worth the cash if not off roading

    41 vote(s)
    9.9%
  1. Aug 13, 2010 at 12:33 PM
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    ktmrider

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    like a really good handling tacoma
     
  2. Oct 19, 2010 at 7:25 PM
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    MY50cal

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    Yep.
  3. Nov 13, 2010 at 4:51 PM
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    I'll play along. There is no comparison between a 3" $400 kit and the RCD. I had good money invested in my Toytec Ultimate kit and even with the CO's cranked up and with LR UCA's I still rubbed when flexing offroad. With this RCD kit I haven't been able to make it rub yet and the ride is INSANE!!! I would go RCD over other 3" kits anyday. Wish I'd have gotten this kit first and not had to swap them out.

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  4. Dec 7, 2010 at 3:52 PM
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    jswmsw10

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    Kit looks bad ass but doesnt seem 2 grand worth
     
  5. Dec 7, 2010 at 5:12 PM
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    cantac09

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    well a stage 1 six inch lift is the same price just for some spacers and blocks. rcd comes with new shocks.
     
  6. Dec 7, 2010 at 5:20 PM
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    I thought about getting this kit but two grand just seems a little stiff. I dont off road much and dont flex out alot, so I guess just buying a kit or pieceing together a kit that gives me enough lift to fit my 33s seems smarter. I do like how BA it looks though
     
  7. Dec 7, 2010 at 5:24 PM
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    AriZonaD54

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  8. Dec 8, 2010 at 7:52 AM
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    Coilovers and uca will run 2 grand as well. Take your pick. I chose RCD for the ride quality and a bit higher lift without CV issues.
     
  9. Dec 21, 2010 at 9:09 AM
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    jrobson

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    This kit was well worth $2K. If you rode in one you would understand why. On road or off.
     
  10. Dec 21, 2010 at 9:13 AM
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    Hoyal

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    Is it 2k said and done? I would love RCD lift but don't know that I can spend that much but damn does It look good.
     
  11. Dec 21, 2010 at 9:20 AM
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    I pair like $1700 if I remember right for the kit. The rest was install.
     
  12. Dec 21, 2010 at 12:53 PM
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    Hey I read alot of these post but never saw info about your SAW racerunners.... Are they for sale? How did you like the ride on them?
     
  13. Dec 31, 2010 at 7:33 PM
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    Im curious about the blocks in the back. I really want this RCD kit but I am curious if anyone makes a leaf pack that would keep the height of the RCD without having to use blocks. From my understanding blocks will cause axle wrap?? Someone help me out.
     
  14. Dec 31, 2010 at 7:38 PM
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    i believe alcan will make a 4 inch leaf pack.
     
  15. Dec 31, 2010 at 7:48 PM
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    Thanks for the quick response man!
     
  16. Dec 31, 2010 at 8:07 PM
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  17. Jan 13, 2011 at 2:39 PM
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    toytec ultimate with UCA's for about $1600
     
  18. Jan 13, 2011 at 2:48 PM
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    you won't be able to fit 33" tires with any 3" lift without chopping and trimming in the fender well including the metal cab mount.

    Unless you like your tires to rub while turning or hitting a bump...

    the RCD kit (like Procomp and Fabtech 6") are all in one kits... everything you need.

    Everything else will be a piece together... plus you'll need new UCA with other lifts
     
  19. Jan 13, 2011 at 2:59 PM
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    I'm running 285/70R17 with nothing but a leveling kit and i dont rub nowhere.....will be addin a 3in body and 35's within the next month
     
  20. Jan 13, 2011 at 4:25 PM
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    ^you probably do... you haven't either noticed it or you've not done anything that would cause it... as indicated by the fact that you're adding a body lift just to fit 35"
     

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