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Want more lift

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by justin21, Mar 1, 2018.

  1. Mar 1, 2018 at 7:29 AM
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    justin21

    justin21 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    - Bilstein 5100 set at 1.75" - Eibach coils for another 1.5" - 1.5" Rear AAl - 33" toyo at2 - 17" Stealth Custom Series Sr8's - 1.5" AllPro Wheel Spacers - Driver Side Lean Spacer - Flowmaster Dual Exhaust - NFab Black Textured Rock Sliders - Tow Mirrors - Weathertech All Season Floor Mats - 5% tint all around - Avs bug guard - Trd shift knob - Stubby antenna - Chrome low profile toolbox
    What's up guys? I'm itching for more lift but am not sure if its possible to add on to my current lift or if I should buy a new setup all together, OR NEITHER. See below for my current lift setup with pictures and comment if you know of a way. Thanks!

    Truck: 2012 TRD Off-Road 4x4
    Tires: 285/75/16 BFG KM2
    Front: Bilstein 5100 set at middle setting & eibach coils
    Rear: 1.5' blocks

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  2. Mar 1, 2018 at 7:34 AM
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    tcjacado

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    I think the easiest way would be to go with ome 887 springs on front set bilstiens on 0 and put a 2 inch block in the rear or put in a new leaf pack.
     
  3. Mar 1, 2018 at 7:39 AM
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    justin21

    justin21 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    - Bilstein 5100 set at 1.75" - Eibach coils for another 1.5" - 1.5" Rear AAl - 33" toyo at2 - 17" Stealth Custom Series Sr8's - 1.5" AllPro Wheel Spacers - Driver Side Lean Spacer - Flowmaster Dual Exhaust - NFab Black Textured Rock Sliders - Tow Mirrors - Weathertech All Season Floor Mats - 5% tint all around - Avs bug guard - Trd shift knob - Stubby antenna - Chrome low profile toolbox
    If I put the 887's on with 5100's at 0, what overall height would that give me up front?
     
  4. Mar 1, 2018 at 7:40 AM
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    Pigpen

    Pigpen My truck is never clean

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    Get a drop bracket.
     
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  5. Mar 1, 2018 at 7:46 AM
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    Ras61

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    Icons front, Bilstiens 5125 rear, 35/12.5/17 MT/Rs and some trimming
    Toss a 1-inch body lift and 35s! But be prepared for some carnage to make it fit.

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  6. Mar 1, 2018 at 7:47 AM
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    justin21

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    Now we're getting somewhere! Which body lift did you get?
     
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  7. Mar 1, 2018 at 8:00 AM
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    Ras61

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    I went with Toytec and have been happy. A lot of folks really like 4crawler. Their website was too confusing for me, but they make a really safe product I hear.

    The install was easy-ish. It took a while (longer than coilovers and UCA's for me), but nothing about it was hard. I've been meaning to do a build thread forever to explain how it all went. If you go with Toytec, I would be happy to answer any questions you have.

    One downside to body lifts is they leave your bumper sitting a stock height since it's bolted to the frame. That wasn't a problem for me since I had bruteforcefab make my swing bumper to accommodate the body lift.
     
  8. Mar 1, 2018 at 8:15 AM
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    I’m curious, are there any other cons to the body lift? Ride quality issues or anything? More roll due to moving weight up higher? I’m just asking because I have no experience with it. My current lift is junk so checking options.
     
  9. Mar 1, 2018 at 8:21 AM
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    Awesome man thanks. If all I'm looking for is an aesthetic change in height, will this satisfy that even though I won't see a change in the bumper?
     
  10. Mar 1, 2018 at 8:23 AM
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    You'll see a one inch larger gap between the body and your bumpers.
     
  11. Mar 1, 2018 at 8:46 AM
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    Just trying to explore all options but is there another option besides body lift?
     
  12. Mar 1, 2018 at 8:57 AM
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  13. Mar 1, 2018 at 9:07 AM
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    tcjacado

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    I see that your 4x4 and you really can't go over 3 inch lift on suspension without a drop bracket lift. That cuts a cross member out so the front diff can come down to factory angles. @KTJO 4x4 has done it on her 3rd gen.
    The 887 springs may take you to about 3.5 inches.
     
  14. Mar 1, 2018 at 1:13 PM
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    So if I replace my coils with 887 itll bring me to 3.5" up front but Ill have to get a drop bracket to run this setup?
     
  15. Mar 1, 2018 at 1:18 PM
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    I am no expert on this, just my understanding of it. Most drop brackets start at over 4 and up from there. I am not sure about piecing it all together either, meaning bilsteins, springs, blocks/aal, drop bracket.... but dont see why you couldn't.
    Most purchase a complete kit, but I have no idea which one.
     
  16. Mar 1, 2018 at 2:06 PM
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    Pigpen

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    No. With a drop bracket, you can lift 6" on stock front suspension. You could do a 2-4" DB and add a mild suspension lift to get you where you want to be. Wide 33 or larger tires will still require a cab mount chop and maybe some other trimming.
     
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  17. Mar 1, 2018 at 2:20 PM
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    If your interested in buying a 6" drop bracket lift I listed a used fab tech kit in the buy sell trade section yesterday.
     

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