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Recommend place to get a lift done

Discussion in 'Southern California' started by Azianwind, Dec 16, 2018.

  1. Dec 16, 2018 at 10:32 PM
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    Azianwind

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    Hey guys, looking for a recommended place to get a lift kit done. Heres what my situation and what im leaning towards. 2017 TRD Sport dclb, i have lo pro c4 bumper in the front with ko2 tires, 265,75,17. Its my work truck with around 300lbs of weight in the bed of the truck 7 days a week.

    We go camping and a little off roading every month. Normally load it down to around 500lbs of gears.

    The setup i was leaning twrds is Bilstein 5100s front and back, OME springs, and heavy duty dakar leaf springs.

    Would this be a good setup for what im doing? What shops do you guys recommend in the area?
    Any suggestions on what else i need to look into?

    Im located in Santa Ana

    Attached is my bb blue beast!

    Thanks!

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  2. Dec 16, 2018 at 10:38 PM
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  3. Dec 16, 2018 at 10:45 PM
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    Thanks ill be looking into this!
     
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    No worries, I was in the same boat and I called around everywhere with little luck. He installed my 5100's (front and rear), HS 3 AAL, HS Coils, & a 1/4" HS DS spacer with ease!
     
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  5. Dec 16, 2018 at 10:52 PM
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    Awesome thanks for the reference. Does he have the parts or i have to buy it and he puts it in? Ive yet to buy the parts.
     
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    As far as I'm aware you'd bring everything with you. If you're not sure you have it all I'd highly suggest messaging him beforehand. Id also check out HeadStrong Off-Road (@HeadStrong Off-Road)
    for parts (one of many different sites online, though this business is somewhat local and they offer free shipping, more so they are on the forums and are all around great people!)
    https://www.headstrongoffroad.com/store/c98/2016__Toyota_Tacoma.html
     
  7. Dec 17, 2018 at 12:45 AM
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    This is something I can do aswell!
     
  8. Dec 17, 2018 at 8:07 AM
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    I second the recommendation for @Speed Freek! He does excellent work. You need to have all the parts. He has a shop at his home but does not carry spare parts.
     
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    If you don't mind driving a little north I would recommend RPM Garage in Monrovia.
     
  10. Dec 17, 2018 at 10:07 AM
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    Awesome thanks for all the references. I will see about parts and giving these people a call. TW members are the best!
     
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  11. Dec 17, 2018 at 2:39 PM
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    Hello fellow Santa Ana resident, I may have seen your rig around town.
     
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  12. Dec 17, 2018 at 4:06 PM
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    Probably lol
     
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    Another option would be @Jimahajer in La Habra.
     

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