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3" lift kit

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by 14limited, May 29, 2016.

  1. May 29, 2016 at 11:02 PM
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    What's the best place to get a 3" suspension lift trying not to spend over 1200 thanks
     
  2. May 29, 2016 at 11:09 PM
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    Toyteclifts.com gets my vote
    Other vendors on this site sell lift kits as well. Dirty deeds, down south, SDHQ and wheelers
     
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  3. May 29, 2016 at 11:23 PM
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    Yea I'm looking at toytec just debating on a few things like this if I should get complete lift with AAL or the other

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  4. May 29, 2016 at 11:25 PM
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    I'll look at the other vendors thanks
     
  5. May 30, 2016 at 5:48 AM
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    The price for the kit with 1 inch rear block (it seems they don't offer aal for $10 any more) is $840.63. The price seems to have really gone up in the last year or so. That should still get you under your budget with installation. If you plan to have a shop do it, don't get the front strut/coils pre-assembled. Shops could do it cheaper and include it in the whole installation price.
     
  6. May 30, 2016 at 6:18 AM
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    OME is a good lift. Go block or add the rear shackles. AAL is too stiff from what I've heard.
     
  7. May 30, 2016 at 6:18 AM
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    @Sean266 had the OME on his old tundra.
     
  8. May 30, 2016 at 6:28 AM
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    Ok I had AAL on my 97 Tacoma but it was on it when I got the truck so I don't know how the ride was before it
     
  9. May 30, 2016 at 6:29 AM
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    Yea me and some friends probably going to install it I can prob am see how much a shop will charge to assembly it anyway
     
  10. May 30, 2016 at 6:34 AM
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    The AAL is recommended for Tacomas but too stiff for tundras.
     
  11. May 30, 2016 at 6:46 AM
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    Is this a good deal

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  12. May 30, 2016 at 6:46 AM
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    Ok gotcha
     
  13. May 30, 2016 at 6:51 AM
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    i had a deaver AAL on my tacoma and while it was aesthetically pleasing caused my rear end to buck hard over small, abrupt changes in the road. speed bumps were especially bad.
    the other negative to them was the after i got my leafs apart, the AAL installed then everything greased and reassembled it was a matter of time before the leafs started squeaking over every bump large or small. it isn't an uncommon issue i eventually found.
    if i needed rear end lift i would definitely go with a set of coachbuilder's shackles and some new urethane bushings.
     
  14. May 30, 2016 at 7:00 AM
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    OK thanks
     
  15. May 30, 2016 at 7:48 AM
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    Yep. Not the best ride, but OME is built solid.
     
  16. May 30, 2016 at 7:53 AM
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    Ok is that a good price for the icon setup I posted
     
  17. May 30, 2016 at 7:55 AM
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    Not sure what a good price for used icons should be.
     
  18. May 30, 2016 at 8:06 AM
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    Ok thanks what about this setup its still in box

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  19. May 30, 2016 at 8:14 AM
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    If Ima pay $1200 for uses I may as well just do this and get the shackles

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  20. May 30, 2016 at 8:16 AM
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    Just depends on what you're looking for in a setup. I've had my boss kit on for just over a year with zero issues or complaints. The boss shocks were specifically tuned for the Tundra.
     
  21. May 30, 2016 at 8:19 AM
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    I want a nice ride with a sexy look lol
     
  22. May 30, 2016 at 8:25 AM
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    Love the pics I just looked at ur build thread is that the rigid grille. Where u get the tailgate insert from
     
  25. May 30, 2016 at 8:54 AM
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    It's a TRDPro grill

    I got the carbon fiber insert deom Toytec, but @AFM Graphics makes them.

    The one above mine is a RI grill, correct.
     
  26. May 30, 2016 at 9:15 AM
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    Show have been more specific about the grille lol
     
  27. May 30, 2016 at 11:29 AM
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    Anyone else notice the price difference on this lol...

    I have an AAL and it is a slightly stiffer ride but it creates a smoother ride when towing or hauling which is the main reason that I have it.
     
  28. May 30, 2016 at 12:06 PM
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    What do u mean notice the price difference
     
  29. May 30, 2016 at 12:43 PM
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    Had to look for myself and it's ok

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  30. May 30, 2016 at 12:50 PM
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    Yeah I figured it was typo, just had to look at it a second time to make sure I hadn't forgotten basic math lol
     

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