Which is better for off roading 3" or 6" lift kit?

Which is better for off roading a 3" suspension lift or a 6" suspension lift (ex. Pro Comp/Fabtech/Etc.)? I am new to lift kits in general and how lift kits will affect one's ability off roading both positively and negatively . I am looking for opinions, examples, pictures, stories, and anything else you may seem appropriate including pros and cons for both.

BJ's RedBeast

 

Rule of thumb is to put the biggest tire under the smallest lift.

 

Also you have to specify what type of offroading.

 

Most people will say 3", however we have some people who wheel the piss out of their 6" lifted trucks... Personally I'd rather have less lift and larger tires...

 

The type of offroading that I do is probably a 3-6 difficulty on a 1-10 scale (http://www.dirtopia.com/wiki/4WD_Trail_Rating).

 

Also if you could include what size of lift you have that would be great too!

 

You will be suffient with 3" and some 33" tires. Get some sliders for armor and maybe front and rear bumpers if you have money for that.

 

I have a 3" lift with 285/75/16 tires. Aftermarket uca's ( good idea with 3" of lift. Helps get factory alignment back and provides great performance). I dont have 4x4. Just a locker and I do great.

 

Thanks for the info.

 

Would there be any pro's for having a 6" lift? I mean I totally see your point with having bigger tires and smaller lift to prevent rolling, but would there be.

 

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/suspension/11282-tacoma-lift-faq-guide-read.html

Read that post. Good info.

 

Higher body clearance. Allows you to fit 35" Tires.

 

I am going to say 6" hands down. Just because the fact that you can fit larger tires, and you have much more up travel. Though your COG is much higher than most like, you can always use limiting straps to reduce body roll and stiffen up the suspension. Although I am sure 3" taco's out there will say they have made it were 6" Tacos could not, this I have no doubt. Being an owner of a 3" lifted Taco I myself can say the exact same thing. Then there are the many times the guy with more lift, went where I could not attempt. Its all "Apples&Oranges" Because then you get into departure/approach angles, lockers or no lockers, gears, etc..

 

Makes sense.

 

I have heard numerous times that a 6" lift doesnt even provide more ground clearance for off-roading. They said that a 3" has the same clearance. Now I'm not positive how true that is but it might be something to look into? I have a 3" lift on mine with 33"s and I love it!!!