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New to the tundra and looking for flat-land-off-road lift suggestions

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by Ditchdriver1, Aug 28, 2021.

  1. Aug 28, 2021 at 11:52 AM
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    Ditchdriver1

    Ditchdriver1 [OP] New Member

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    Hello
    Just got my 2000 Tundra and interested in economic lift. My style off road is washboard dirt roads and occasional deep rutted muddy, wet sections of terrain. Also drive allot of highway. I’ll stay under 35 but need a conservative lift big enough for stock wheel 17 and as wide a tire as I can fit. AT’s for Snow/Mud.

    thanks
     
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  2. Aug 28, 2021 at 11:57 AM
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    Sirfive

    Sirfive Master Procrastinator

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    Uca’s, 3 inch lift shocks, add a leaf or new leafs, and bushings for the diff. Also, different cv boots?

    thats what ive found since i started looking.
    as a 2000: do you have 13wl or 13we calipers? And have you checked your frame and timing belt?
     
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  3. Aug 28, 2021 at 12:10 PM
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    Ditchdriver1

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    Thanks

    S 13we…I guess I need to upgrade?

    Frame looks good. Colorado 100%.

    Timing belt was done at 120k miles, currently 150k.
     
  4. Aug 28, 2021 at 12:12 PM
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    Go to the suspension forum here and look over the stickies at the top to learn more about the different types of lifts, pros/cons, pics, etc.
     
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  5. Aug 28, 2021 at 12:38 PM
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    Welcome from SoCal. Sirfive's list seems a bit excessive, can't tell if he was joking or 1st gens are that far removed from 2nd/3rd. I'd check the suspension forum as @frichco228 suggested. Post some PICS!
     
  6. Aug 28, 2021 at 10:51 PM
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    You mentioned lots of highway driving so I'm assuming this is your primary vehicle? If so, with a lift and wide 35" tires don't be surprised if your stop and go mileage is 9-10mpg.

    Full disclosure, I'm not speaking from experience. The needs for a lifted truck here in the mid-atlantic are 99% show and 1% rock or trail running. But if you do a search you will find threads of owners moaning about mileage after adding larger tires. Just food for thought.
     
  7. Aug 28, 2021 at 10:52 PM
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  8. Aug 29, 2021 at 8:56 AM
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    Ditchdriver1

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    Thanks allot!

    yeah gas mileage is a factor. Not my primary driver.
    I drive highway/interstate to get to my destinations. Once I arrive Its all dirt roads with ice, snow and allot of sloppy farm field edges. Common the ice thaws into mud late morning.
    I had a Jeep which was great in the terrain mud and ice. Not as fun on the highway.
    I’m leaning toward as solid mud ice 285/75r17 - 33.8”
     

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