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Lift kits for 2017 TRD Tundra

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by DustinP, May 9, 2018.

  1. May 9, 2018 at 8:00 PM
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    DustinP

    DustinP [OP] New Member

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    First truck ever and I swear I'll never own anything else. Always bought Toyota's just never a truck. I'm almost 50 and I'm not sure how I've ever gotten through life not owning a Toyota Truck. SOOOOOOOOOOO now that I have one I seem to want to lift it higher. :) I know NOTHING about this people!!!!! SO HELP ME THROUGH THIS! I do not.....I repeat.....I do not want some cheap piece of shit lift kit thats going to ruin the truck or the way it rides. Money is no option here. 4-6inches and wheels and tires to match. Which lift kit and why is what i need to know AND which wheel and tire brands to look at. No cheap shit allowed on this truck people! :) This is your dream truck! Brands for wheels and tires and lift kit MUST be the best there is. SUGGESTIONS??????
     
  2. May 9, 2018 at 8:03 PM
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    zcarpenter92

    zcarpenter92 Yotas and Yellow Jackets

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    Welcome from eastern CO! Any idea on tire size you want to run? Just my opinion, but if you're gonna go with a 6" lift you ought to get 37" tires. If all you want is 35's you can fit those with a 3/1.
     
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  3. May 9, 2018 at 8:09 PM
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    T-Rex266

    T-Rex266 Owner, CTO and executive chairman of X Staff Member

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  4. May 9, 2018 at 8:21 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

    TXRailRoadBandit73 YOTAS,RAILROADIN',RÖKnRÖLLN',BEER,MAX/GEMMA

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  5. May 9, 2018 at 8:23 PM
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    Casper3

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    Welcome from CT, and congrats on winning the lottery! :spending:
     
  6. May 9, 2018 at 8:24 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

    TXRailRoadBandit73 YOTAS,RAILROADIN',RÖKnRÖLLN',BEER,MAX/GEMMA

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    Check out customwheeloffsets.com get ideas what ya lookin for
     
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  7. May 9, 2018 at 8:32 PM
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    ninjajay

    ninjajay Posting from the toilet

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    Toytec/Radflo Lift, Ambit RS02 18x9+0, Bridgestone Revo 3 295/70/18
    Typically the "best" suspension options will be King/Fox/Icon

    The only truly high end wheel I've seen for the Tundra is the Volk TE37 and TE37 Ultra. HRE may make something too.
     
  8. May 9, 2018 at 8:48 PM
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    atrinh15

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    Welcome from Mass
     
  9. May 9, 2018 at 9:00 PM
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    Big J

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    Welcome aboard! Shoot go for the Gold. Fully pimped out bulletproof 12” lift with at least 40” tires :thumbsup: :D

    :spending:
     
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  10. May 10, 2018 at 1:03 AM
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    NCinCO

    NCinCO Is it Friday yet?

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  11. May 10, 2018 at 1:22 AM
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    Jsena

    Jsena Trend setter, not a follower!!

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    7 inch BDS LIFT, 22x10 RBP wheels 37 inch Atturo MT Tires, Flowmaster, Bullydog Tuner
    Welcome bro... 37 plus tires!!!! 6 inch lift and up... you’ll love it!!!
     
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  12. May 10, 2018 at 1:36 AM
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    easleycrawler

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  13. May 10, 2018 at 3:31 AM
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    Stumpjumper

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    And plan on re-gearing too. Otherwise you will have a dog. Especially if you plan to tow anything.
     
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  14. May 10, 2018 at 3:47 AM
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    Yota18

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    Welcome. I plan on ome 3” (I think it really comes to 2.5) with Dakar rear leaf pack, spc upper control arms, and icon six speed wheels or rebounds (not out yet for our trucks). I had the same suspension set up on my Tacoma and loved it.

    Currently debating on regear and tire size lol
     
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  15. May 10, 2018 at 6:12 AM
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    Welcome from Arizona.
     
  16. May 10, 2018 at 6:23 AM
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  17. May 10, 2018 at 7:41 AM
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    040Tundra

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    A little of this and a little of that.
    Welcome from Las Vegas!
     
  18. May 10, 2018 at 8:53 AM
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    Ready lift 3/2 Fuel Mavericks 22x9.5 Nitti Terra Grappler G2 - 285/55/22 K/N air filter TRD sway bar SS Fisher plow Mesh grill painted to match Rear bumper painted white
    Whats the budget?
     
  19. May 10, 2018 at 8:57 AM
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    rustynail11

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    Sounds like he doesn't have one, he wants the best. I will let others more knowledgeable offer suggestions but it will be fun watching this group spend this guys money.
     
  20. May 10, 2018 at 9:22 AM
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    Odb1987

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    I would go with something like Icon stage 5 system. Complete high end system with everything included. Also other options like King and Fox with aftermarket UCA’s. These are 3 inch lifts that can run 35 inch tires. I would go with Icon or Method wheels.
     
    Last edited: May 10, 2018
  21. May 10, 2018 at 9:36 AM
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    Jsena

    Jsena Trend setter, not a follower!!

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    7 inch BDS LIFT, 22x10 RBP wheels 37 inch Atturo MT Tires, Flowmaster, Bullydog Tuner
    Very True
     
  22. May 10, 2018 at 9:38 AM
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    TundraRunner481

    TundraRunner481 Kinda New Kinda Not

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    Here's what you need to do. Call Ben at Filthy Motorsports and tell him about your plans. They are awesome, helpful people and are very busy. That said, it takes them a minute to get back to you, but it is so worth it. While you're waiting, watch their videos on YouTube about suspension...you will learn so much. I love my King set up. He will ask you about your truck, what you want to do, weight/bumper, addons etc, and spec a shock to your needs.
     

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