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Best 3'' coil over lift (looking around $1,000)

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Northernheat, Oct 8, 2019.

  1. Oct 8, 2019 at 11:31 AM
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    Northernheat

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    I am looking at getting 295/65R20 tires(or similar size) in the future as I think 35x12.5's will be too wide (without doing major cutting from what I have read).

    Soooooooooooooo...

    I am in the market for a 3'' coil over lift and have been looking at:

    Fat Bobs Garage 3''- looks to run about $700-750
    Old Man Emu 2.5'' lift- looks to run about $1,000ish
    Toytec BOSS 3'' - running about $1,300

    I have also looked into the Toytec/Eibach 3'', but have heard of problems as of late with these (people not getting 3'' of lift)- These running about $900

    Based on price, the Fat Bobs Garage are the front runners, but looking for opinions on all the lifts listed, or others in this price range that I haven't listed.

    I would really like to keep the cost under $1,000, which is why the Toytec BOSS kit is not a front runner. I have heard good things about it, but if I can get most of the performance from a $700ish kit, I would like to do that.

    This will be used on a daily driver, city streets and highways with VERY little off-roading other than some gravel roads and hills.

    I will also eventually (probably) be adding DV8 front and rear bumpers...just factoring that weight in.

    Thanks!
     
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  2. Oct 8, 2019 at 11:52 AM
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    I think some guys run bilstein 6112s or something like that and like them. I'd stay away from the 5100s as you can do much better for your budget. Probably best bet is to call toy tech, wheelers, or headstrong offroad.
     
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  3. Oct 8, 2019 at 12:27 PM
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    With front bumper i think youd want at least a 650lb spring, if not 700lb.
     
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  4. Oct 8, 2019 at 12:36 PM
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    700. 650 is good with stock bumper. I believe there a thread a few weeks back that someone had 700lb on stock and ride felt hard.
     
  5. Oct 8, 2019 at 12:38 PM
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    I have stock bumper with fox CO's (700lb) and i love the ride but doesnt mean that other people don't :) I agree this person should go with 700
     
  6. Oct 8, 2019 at 12:40 PM
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    Give us a call, we can take the time to chat with you on figuring out the best option that fits you and your trucks needs perfectly without overkill. If you want, my direct line here is 303-255-4959 ex 103, give me a call :)


    Thanks for the tag @T-Rex266
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    David,

    Thank you so much!

    @StrmTroop29 has been in contact with me also and helping me figure out what would best fit my needs

    So far, hard to beat that @Toytec Lifts customer service
     
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    Enjoying this set up on my tundra. It’s getting soaked in really well and keeps getting better
    Very happy I did that upgrade
     
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    A huge thank you to Anthony @Toytec Lifts @StrmTroop29 for getting me squared away with a great lift kit and exceptional customer service.

    Just arrived the other day (of course FedEx tried to come the 20 min we were gone from the house all day, but we caught them before they left) and I am super pumped to get it installed once I find a good shop that can instal the lift and bumpers once I buy them
     
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    I went with the 3'' Eibach coil overs and 1.5'' rear block

    Obviously I have not installed them yet, but customer service has been very good so far.
     
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    Finally got installed, again a huge thank you to @Toytec Lifts and @StrmTroop29 for all the help, the truck turned out great!

    BEFORE:

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    AFTER:

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