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I want more lift

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by 302 Tundra, Jul 6, 2023.

  1. Jul 6, 2023 at 7:07 PM
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    302 Tundra

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    So I have OME 2885 there’s still a slight dip in down in the front I have UCA that handle up to 4 inches I’m an AC 4x4 4.7 if I did OME 2887 Or 2888 will it achieve 3.5 inches possibly and will my CVs get destroyed
     
  2. Jul 6, 2023 at 7:12 PM
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    shifty`

    shifty` Bohannon Bohannon Bohannon Bohannon

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    What are you running for struts up front, and if progressive/notched, what notch are you at?

    What extra weight in front do you have, any armor, winch?

    What extra weight in rear do you have, and what have you done to lift the rear, leafs, AAL, etc.?

    Which UCA you running and what else have you upgraded?

    Are you running extended swaybar links?

    What wheel/tire combo you running?

    Most importantly, what is your ultimate end goal, realistically?
     
  3. Jul 6, 2023 at 7:15 PM
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    302 Tundra

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    So I have 33s on methods I have 5100s bottom notch 2885s it rides nice I know I can go higher when my 33s go bald I want to go 3.5 inches I have JBA want to try my hardest to fit 35s would extended sways a diff drop help with my CV angles I believe 35s would be possible if lifted this high
     
  4. Jul 6, 2023 at 7:23 PM
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    Buy an rcd 6 inch. 3.5 is too much on a gen 1
     
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  5. Jul 6, 2023 at 7:24 PM
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    After 2-2.5" your swaybar links become a limiting factor and you start adding strain. It's something you need to be doing after 2" and before 3" lift.

    As a fellow access cab 4WD V8 I'll warn you about pushing into the 3"+ range, you don't want to be this guy with his 3" lift, having to pay out the nose to replace a perfectly good lift.

    My thoughts? I don't want to re-type. Check the 'Suspension' section in the 1st reply of this thread. Can you ignore my take? Probably. Will it end well? Probably not.

    EDIT: Yup. What this guy said as I was typing out a reply ^^

    If you're that eager to squeeze out a scant half inch to inch from your lift, you should really consider moving to a bracket lift, because that little extra probably isn't going to do it for you. Be realistic with yourself.
     
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  6. Jul 6, 2023 at 9:25 PM
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    If you want to take your truck off payment or turn for that matter with 35’s, you’ll need a 6” db lift. Or a shit ton of cutting and welding. Going to 35’s is expensive and not worth it imo.
     
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  7. Jul 6, 2023 at 10:29 PM
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