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3 inch lift without sacrificing handling?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Coolhardy, Apr 18, 2017.

  1. Apr 18, 2017 at 8:43 PM
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    Hey guys

    I m sure this question has been answered a few times but I couldn't any posts (slow me). I am thinking of doing 3 inch lift but don't want to sacrifice ride quality or handling. Saw some posts about toytec lift. I only want to do it for looks and no practical reason(S).

    What do you guys think? Any such lift kits exists without sacrificing performance and handling??
     
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  2. Apr 18, 2017 at 8:48 PM
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    The Toytec Boss kit rides pretty nice, and seems to handle well. I've ridden in @Sean266's CM and it rode really smooth. That's what I'll be going with once I acquire the necessary pieces.
     
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  3. Apr 18, 2017 at 9:30 PM
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    ^what he said
     
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  4. Apr 18, 2017 at 9:53 PM
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    Thanks Zcarp. I have heard about boss kit as well.

    Toytec has boss kit and Redflo.. I m trying to figure out the difference. Anyone running boss kit or redflo currently?
     
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  5. Apr 18, 2017 at 9:55 PM
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    Quite few guys out here run Boss kit...I want one as well saving up for one...
     
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  6. Apr 18, 2017 at 9:57 PM
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    What ever you do... avoid spacer lift...I have one.. I bought my truck used.. it came with one.. first truck I bought with a lift looks cool rides like crap
     
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  7. Apr 18, 2017 at 10:04 PM
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    The Boss kit is a 2.0 and the Radflo a 2.5. This refers to the size of the piston in the coilovers, basically: the bigger the number, the more oil a coilover contains, which equals less shock fade when it's really put to work. Both will give 3" of lift. For daily driving and occasional off-roading, the Boss kit will treat ya just fine.
     
  8. Apr 18, 2017 at 10:12 PM
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    Make sense now. I Like the lifted look but I drive my truck like a car. I sometime drive my friends F250 which is too bumpy and handling is more like driving a U-haul. I don't want to spend the money and drive in the right lane at 55mph.:(
     
  9. Apr 18, 2017 at 10:19 PM
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    There's only one dude that's run both the boss and radflo.
     
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  11. Apr 18, 2017 at 10:34 PM
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    No, I don't have a sway bar but I will b adding one. I read in the forum somewhere one member added a front sway bar from Seqouia. I m not sure if I am gonna do that but TRD rear sway is definite.

    Yes, I like the way it handles now. I don't like the bumpy ride in F250 but I m ok with the firmer ride and handling.
     
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  12. Apr 18, 2017 at 10:53 PM
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    3 inch lift only. OEM wheels and Tires will stay the same 275/55/R20... 80% highway driving, 10% towing (of course my Porsche) and other 10% trail or uneven Chicago roads.
    Do I get you' all blessing? Should I go ahead and do it?
     
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  13. Apr 18, 2017 at 11:09 PM
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    Here is the real fun

    IMG_1619.jpg

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    I am thinking of adding this bar to my Tundra but I m still debating. Yay or nay

    IMG_1599.PNG.jpg
     
  15. Apr 18, 2017 at 11:15 PM
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    Pic is from a Toyota Hilux built for Australian market. Looks fine on Hilux but I guess Tundra is too wide and big for it.
     
  16. Apr 18, 2017 at 11:21 PM
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    GN, I bought my truck from Louisiana too. Do you have a TSS package???
     
  17. Apr 18, 2017 at 11:30 PM
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    Mean looking truck :)
    Is it a 3 or 6 inch lift?
     
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    I am still trying to figure out if your truck is high or the guy is too short. :D
     
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    Pretty cool.. I've seen that on YouTube when looking at tundras lifted
     
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    I ordered BAmuffler today from Keith at dirtydeeds. Can't wait to do all these mods. I know I will be kicking myself once I see my spending on Thundra.
     
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