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Post by taco751 on May 15, 2007 14:40:28 GMT -5
i got a 1993 4x4 toyota, looking to but a 4"-5" lift to get 33x12.5 on. it's all stock right now, just want to now, what the best lift kit would be for the smoothest ride.
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Post by rockcrawlintoy on May 15, 2007 18:39:39 GMT -5
its goin to be something with coilovers. i dont know the best brands but coiovers will give the best ride
Drew
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Post by 4xfred on May 15, 2007 18:45:59 GMT -5
its goin to be something with coilovers. Drew ;D It's a 93 so it's got T-bars. Are you willing to cut & pound a bit? Later.... |
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Post by ediblecrayons03 on May 15, 2007 19:33:08 GMT -5
with that much lift you might as well do a SAS.
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Post by rockcrawlintoy on May 15, 2007 21:35:07 GMT -5
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Post by ediblecrayons03 on May 24, 2007 12:02:43 GMT -5
ok, id like to change my vote to that coil over system. i didnt see a price on that site, anyone know what it costs?
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Post by fourwd1 on May 24, 2007 15:04:38 GMT -5
They sell thru dealers, so price can vary. Contact a dealer.
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Post by live4yotas on May 27, 2007 11:58:53 GMT -5
I seriously doubt he is goiong to go with that setup. The truck is all stock so it not a baja or offroad vehicle. Hes looking for the best riding ifs kit. His best bet is call the offroad shops in his area and ask them what they think from all the kits they have put on. Then make his choice. Me personally I would crank the torsion bars and put some shackles on the rear. Maybe a bodylift. But thats my 2 cents.
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Post by rockcrawlintoy on May 27, 2007 12:07:26 GMT -5
he said he wanted the best lift with the smoothest ride. i gave that option.
Drew
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Post by live4yotas on May 27, 2007 20:58:26 GMT -5
Yeah thats right. It would be cool if he did the total chaos kit or any coilover kit but I can imagine there a lil more expensive then a standard IFS lift.
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Post by taco751 on May 29, 2007 19:37:46 GMT -5
any other advice for ifs lift kits. iam looking at some 4" lifts just want enough clearance to fit a set of 33x12.5
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Post by rockcrawlintoy on May 29, 2007 20:06:25 GMT -5
i used tuff country it was crap it bent and then i cut if off for an SAS
Drew
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Post by Shibby24 on May 30, 2007 3:22:02 GMT -5
any other advice for ifs lift kits. iam looking at some 4" lifts just want enough clearance to fit a set of 33x12.5 Option A: Tbar crank and blocks or AAL in the rear, fit 33x9.5's, 12.5's will rub a bit offroad, nothing a little trimming/hammering cant fix. Ruffer ride, but cheap. Option B: 3in Body lift, fits 33x12.5 tires, don't "think" they rubbed, was on a buddies truck. See the frame, looks "ugly" with no gap guards or whatever, ride stays the same(other than tires effecting it) and cheap Option C: Random IFS lift, no experience with them, know a chick with a IFS first gen 4runner, has a random IFS lift, fits 35's with no-minimal rubbing. costs more, rides better than my solid axle. Id go with option A, cheap, simple, not the best ride, but still rides better than my solid axle 85  Embrace the sawzall |
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Post by rockcrawlintoy on Jun 3, 2007 12:48:08 GMT -5
what about ball joint spacers. they are cheap and gibe 1.5 inches of life and toss a shackle in the rear
DRew
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Post by speedy on Jun 3, 2007 18:26:08 GMT -5
My advice would be, spend the $$ on a great lift now so you don't have to do it again later. I've done a T-Bar crank on my Dodge and it will stiffen the ride up since you are putting the bars under more torsional pressure. Not a whole bunch mind you, but enough to notice. Put the bars to rest, get a coil-over, and you will be ready to jump that sucker. I've seen well built Tacomas jump a good distance, land, and never bottom out. Coils in front, All Pro long travel leafs in the rear! Unless of course you don't plan on keeping the truck for long. In that case, twist the bars, throw some lift blocks in the back and break out the sawzaw.
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Post by taco751 on Jun 3, 2007 19:20:53 GMT -5
I like the truck and want to put money into the right lift, i have no experince with them, any advice would on differnt lifts kits would be great.
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Post by Shibby24 on Jun 4, 2007 0:32:35 GMT -5
What do you plan on using the truck for?
If you just want to fit tires for looks, and maybe occational wheeling why not just do a body lift? If for wheeling what kind of wheeling? Mud? sand? rocks? snow?
If you are wanting to do rocks the IFS will never perform as well as you want and might as well save yourself some time and money and so a SAS now. Marlin Crawler, Allpro, Trailgear, and Sky all have SAS kits, and I am sure others do as well, just those poped in my head.
Or you more into prerunning and jumping? If that is more your speed then a long travel IFS coilover kit from Total Chaos might better suit your needs.
Mud and snow, at least if you keep it moderate a standard IFS lift and 33's can be just fine, dont know much about brands, most lifts apear really similar to me though.
And if you just do some simple trails, nothing too hardcore and are lookng for a lift and tires to improve performance a locker might be a better first mod. With just my rear detroit I could go places on 31's that others on 35's and open diffs had a lot of trouble on. Only problem was I had to be more careful about body damage.
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Post by taco751 on Jun 5, 2007 19:57:11 GMT -5
what if i crank the t-bars and throw ball joint spacers, could i get enough room for 33x12.5 and put either aal, shackles or blocks in the back, would that be a good set up? and if so any idea roughly it cost?
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Post by 91countrytoy on Jun 9, 2007 2:46:37 GMT -5
i went with a 3" b/l and some 1.5" ball joint spacers and shackles and 33's fit with no problems.
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Post by rockcrawlintoy on Jun 9, 2007 2:59:58 GMT -5
i would just cut the fenders to run 33s
Drew
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