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What lift kit to go with

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by TundraJunkie, Mar 1, 2017.

  1. Mar 1, 2017 at 5:48 PM
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    TundraJunkie

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    So i've been trying to decide which lift kit to go with. I know I want a 6" lift but can't decide if I want to go with a RC or Fabtech. I'm open to other manufacturers of lift kits also. Any suggestions?
     
  2. Mar 1, 2017 at 5:51 PM
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    Wouldn't go with RC. Maybe BDS?
     
  3. Mar 1, 2017 at 5:54 PM
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    Is RC not that great? Does BDS have a 6" lift kit? I know they have a 7" and a 4.5" I believe
     
  4. Mar 1, 2017 at 5:56 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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    I have a RC 6" dont get me wrong it looks great..But it's a rough ride turning radius decreases don't like my CV axle angels I'm on 35*12.50*20s 20*9 wheels get toytec boss kit
     
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  5. Mar 1, 2017 at 6:01 PM
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    Not sure but with any 6 inch lift, ride is going to be compromised. Like @aramirez73 said, get the BOSS kit. I have it and love it!
     
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  6. Mar 1, 2017 at 6:07 PM
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    Thanks guys, i'll have to check the boss kit out. How much of a lift will the boss kit give me?
     
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  7. Mar 1, 2017 at 6:08 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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    It's a 3/1 kit I believe
     
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  8. Mar 1, 2017 at 6:08 PM
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    Can get up to 3.5 in front but it stresses things too much so I'd stay at 3"
     
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  9. Mar 1, 2017 at 6:10 PM
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    I was even thinking fab tech they have a 4" lift I saw a truck earlier that was a fabtech it sat right for me CV axle angels wer almost horizontal which I liked
     
  10. Mar 1, 2017 at 6:11 PM
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    Good luck with what ya find
     
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  11. Mar 1, 2017 at 6:12 PM
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    Toytecs truck is at 4" of lift. Zero issues thus far
     
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  12. Mar 1, 2017 at 6:15 PM
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    Thanks for all of the input. I'm still shopping around. I'll be posting pics for sure when I finally get something installed
     
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  13. Mar 1, 2017 at 6:15 PM
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    And this is with a BOSS setup?
     
  14. Mar 1, 2017 at 6:18 PM
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    4" is about max w/o cutting out your cross member. If you wanna cut into the truck, IMO BDS or Zone (same company). Zone has a 5". You can get a taller lift and a smooth ride, anything is possible, just takes money..... lots of it. There aren't too many ways around the reduced turning radius though.
     
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  15. Mar 1, 2017 at 6:18 PM
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    Sean266 are there any pics of the 4"? I'd like to see how it sits
     
  16. Mar 1, 2017 at 6:21 PM
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    Yeah I was just looking at the zone 5" i'd like to see how that looks on a tundra
     
  17. Mar 1, 2017 at 6:23 PM
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    IMG_2408.jpg
     
  18. Mar 1, 2017 at 6:25 PM
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    T-Rex266

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    Yep

    IMG_0624.jpg
     
  19. Mar 1, 2017 at 6:26 PM
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    Hmm......interesting......*breaks out spanner wrench*
     
  20. Mar 1, 2017 at 6:27 PM
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    Sweet! I'll be going with a 4" or 5" for sure
     
  21. Mar 1, 2017 at 6:54 PM
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    I need some funds!!! That's how I want mine like @Sean266 perfect height might sell my kidney some blood some "boys" :devil: what else can u live with out???
     
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  22. Mar 1, 2017 at 7:07 PM
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    Donate blood, sperm, wife's. :notsure:
     
  23. Mar 1, 2017 at 7:11 PM
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    Like your ride @Sean266 perfect height p.m. me when ya have time what exactly I need to do I have 35*12.50.*20 with 20*9 wheels
     
  24. Mar 1, 2017 at 7:16 PM
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    I'm running 18"
    Check my build thread
     
  25. Mar 1, 2017 at 7:19 PM
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    Gents, I'm going to be needing new tires soon and I want to comfortably fit 35s (on 33's now) without getting too high. Problem is that I don't want to go with the typical block lift. I tow and weigh down the back of my truck a few times a month, plus I think I need HD springs up front to compensate for my bumper. Any advice for me? Thanks in advance
     
  27. Jul 11, 2017 at 1:15 PM
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    Can fit 35's on a 3/1 lift.

    all you'd need is 700+ springs for an aftermarket bumper addition. Check out Toytec. They'll steer you in the right direction!
     
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    I'm pretty impressed with my BDS lift, great quality IMO.
     
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