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thinking about a 3" lift...

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by ebayollis, Mar 17, 2012.

  1. Mar 18, 2012 at 5:31 PM
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    Agreed. Very popular setup to run. Plus the coils will hold bumpers and winches with ease.
     
  2. Mar 18, 2012 at 5:38 PM
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    ebayollis [OP] MY DIXIE WRECKED

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    so id just need 2 5100's up front with the eibach's to get to 3" and would i need the 5100's in the rear or do they even bolt up in the rear? or should i go a different way in the rear? <<<---thats sounds gay, huh?
     
  3. Mar 18, 2012 at 5:43 PM
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    2 5100 up front SET AT LOWEST SETTING with Eibachs will give you just over 3" of lift. DO NOT PRE COMPRESS THE EIBACHS!! Your truck will hate you by blowing out your CVs lol

    For rear yes 5100 rear shocks go right in. You'll have to lift it tho too or you will have major bro lean. A 2" AAL is the nest cheap way to do this.

    There is a huge Eibach/5100 pic thread with tons of info and pics. Do a search and you can see many other ppls set ups
     
  4. Mar 18, 2012 at 5:46 PM
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    Haha, I rebuild Toyota leafpacks & refer to "Rear/Rearend" alot, as long as its not "taking it " in the rear, not gay, all good...:D


    Guys that get 2" (or more) from my springs , I direct them to Bilstein 5125 series shocks for the rear (theres that word again,haha)

    Contact DSMS (Down South Motorsports) Sonny or Marco can hook you up with the right length for your needs, great prices too...:thumbsup:
     
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  5. Mar 18, 2012 at 5:47 PM
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    alright guys i apreciate all the help...one last question....are all bilstein 5100's the same? i ebay'ed them and there alot for different makes and huge price differences and i was just wondering if all 5100 series were the same or are they vehicle specific and i would need to get the tundra versions...just curious
     
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  6. Mar 18, 2012 at 5:49 PM
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    As Doug stated call DSM. they are pros are getting you the right shock. Plus mention TW and they usually knock off about 10 bucks.

    Just decide what your gonna do for a rear lift ans they will hook you up good.
     
  7. Mar 18, 2012 at 10:25 PM
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    Hey I'm looking into getting a 3" lift, but I just got new tires a few months ago.
    Would a 3" lift look weird if my tires are 255/60R18?
    I might be able to sell them, but I'm just wondering if anyone has a lift with 255's.
    I'm keepin' my rims of course. 18" rockstars

    thanks
     
  8. Mar 18, 2012 at 10:37 PM
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    255/85s are popular to run. basically a 33'' tire

    i ran 31x10.5s for a while till i found an epic deal on my 33x12.5s i don' thin it looks bad at all with a stock bumper...with the plate..the 33s definitely made it look better.

    31s..
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    31s with plate bumper..
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    33s..

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  9. Mar 18, 2012 at 10:54 PM
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    ^^Hey what do you mean "Basically" my 255/85/16s are a 33+ some more :p
     
  10. Mar 18, 2012 at 11:04 PM
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    eh, that varies by brand too tho haha like BFGs run taller then they say usually..blah blah..

    255/85s are generally 33.4-33.9 depending..
     
  11. Mar 18, 2012 at 11:07 PM
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    lol idk bout that man..
     
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    I just don't know if I dare get a 3" lift with my 255/60's..
     
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    meh, won't be bad at all i think.

    could always get an OME lift kit, its about 2.5''
     
  14. Mar 18, 2012 at 11:57 PM
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    Hmm..maybe. I was hoping for even a 4"lift but my budget is looking towards the 3" one...maybe I'll get some 32's or 33's and try to sell the ones I have now..
     
  15. Mar 19, 2012 at 12:01 AM
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    can't do 4'' with a 4x4. Your CVs won't allow that.
     
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    Or a drop bracket, which looks like shit from the ones I've seen...
     
  17. Mar 19, 2012 at 1:24 AM
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    lol spacers wont do 4'' of lift either.

    only options are DB like Doug said..or Body lift..neither of which i like..
     
  18. Mar 19, 2012 at 1:28 AM
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    3" lift 305/70-16 4" back spacing 10" wide rim. Have some rub when i turn under full flex. You will have to do the pinch weld mod. And the bush wacker cut outs help too.
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  20. Mar 19, 2012 at 10:42 AM
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    your tacoma is the screen saver on my iphone! just thought id let you know lol someday mine will be able to do that
     

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