REMOVAL OF PROCOMP 6" LIFT NEED HELP

Looks like stock you have 3.73's which is what I have as well. I dont know if you'd need to re gear or if it would be ok without it... Sorry I cant be of more help!

 

I know, old thread. This is for anyone else like me that found this one in a google search. I was able to remove my 6 inch Pro Comp components, and reinstall the factory spindles, diff mounts, and sway bar links in about 10 hours. I bought the spindles from a salvage yard for $200 a piece and they threw in a nicely cut section of the cross member from a wrecked 2012 for free. I had a fab guy do a beautiful job cutting the new cross member piece to size and welding it in place in a few hours. Some of that time was spent cutting and cappin the cab mounts so I could keep the 295/70/r17’s. I love the truck and love the ride! So much more potential. No more issues with alignment, creaking and squeaking, or in my case getting the worthless drop brackets and compression struts hung up on obstacles while wheeling. While I had the truck up on stands I threw on Billstein 5100’s in front and Dakar 3 inch pack on rear. Get to work making your taco fully functional again!

 

Scrap,

I currently have a 4 inch rough country lift that I'm looking to take off my Tacoma. I wanted to know a little bit more about what you did.
I kept all the parts when I put the lift on because I knew one day I would grow out of it. The shop that put lift on is actually happy to take it all off if I bring parts and charge for labor.

Do you regret taking it off? Really considering doing it here soon.

 

Sorry in advance for the old thread bump. I'm looking at removing a 6" Rough Country lift from my '13. Curious how you guys transported your truck to get the cross member welded back in? I can do all the work to remove the lift and restore to stock except this part. Trouble is I'm not sure how to get my Taco over to my fab guy since the diff mounts to the part that is getting welded back in.

 

I would suggest uninstalling it at the fab shop or a flat bed tow truck.

 

I found a shop that would re-weld my crossmember & paid him to uninstall the lift and put on the new set up.

Then I went to discount tire and a tire shop to align my truck again. Hopefully you can do the same in your case.

 

How is your crossmember weld holding up? I'm a bit nervous about getting it done. So many sites out there recommending against frame and sub-frame welding.

 

If it’s done right it’ll hold up fine. The second key thing to do is paint the inside and outside of the welded area. Or rust will form fairly quick and become a problem later

 

Yeah, its the if it's done right part that worries me. I found a seemingly reputable welder who works out of his garage who will do it, but I would much prefer a fab shop. Problem is every one I call is not interested.

 

I’ve seen better work come from people in their garage than some shops.

 

seems to be holding up fine! I was lucky enough to keep my stock parts when I installed the lift originally.