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I need Help with a big decision... To lift OR not to?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by 1BadTundra, Jul 12, 2017.

  1. Jul 12, 2017 at 5:47 PM
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    1BadTundra

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    Ok, my 2010 Rock Warrior is in need of tires... I told myself when this time came, I would lift it (6"). But now, I'm in a jam. The old man in me says, just buy new tires and be done...(Nitto G2 305/70/17), but the irresponsible man child in me says, go lift!!! I'm on the fence here.
    On one hand, she has 96,000 miles on her, I don't want to chance blowing the steering rack, I wouldn't be able to keep my Rock Warrior wheels on (17's, but I really like them), and she's already leveled with a 2.5"/1" kit. Oh,and I tow a 21' boat at 40 miles a few times a month all summer long.
    On the other hand, I am a Rough Country dealer, so I can't beat the price, I'd get to pick out a sick set of 20's (and 35ish" tires)... and I want the friggin lift.
    I also own/operate a low/medium volume detailing business, and this is my company vehicle, so it's not my daily driver. Either way, I need new tires soon. Any advice would help

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  2. Jul 12, 2017 at 5:52 PM
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    BlueFalconActual

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    I like it as it. That's just me though.
     
  3. Jul 12, 2017 at 5:52 PM
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    TheBeast

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    I like the way it sits right now. How about a decent 3/1 coil overs setup with some 35"s ? better than leveled while keeping it not so lifted where you can run into a bunch of issues later down the road.
     
  4. Jul 12, 2017 at 5:52 PM
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    Jsena

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    Lift that sum bishhhh, 35's 6 inch lift... you'll feel like a young man again wooooooooooo

     
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  5. Jul 12, 2017 at 5:53 PM
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    Patriot

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    Looks great as is.
     
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  6. Jul 12, 2017 at 5:57 PM
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    Eclipsed & Floating

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    Keep it as is, save the money.

    Looks awesome already
     
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  7. Jul 12, 2017 at 6:01 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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    None yet
    Leave be... Or maybe 3/1 kit?
     
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  8. Jul 12, 2017 at 6:03 PM
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    BlueFalconActual

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    The fact that you are getting so many "leave it as is" from this crazy group of modders shows how good your truck looks.
     
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  9. Jul 12, 2017 at 6:04 PM
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    SlickRick2013Tundra

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    Just get the tires it looks great the way it sits
     
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  10. Jul 12, 2017 at 6:14 PM
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    The irresponsible man child in me never steers me wrong... Never. Oh, except that one time but it all turned out okay after I regained consciousness.
     
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  11. Jul 12, 2017 at 6:14 PM
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    LastCanadianExit

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    Looks bada$$ the way it is. Like how it fills the wheel wheel without being too tall.
     
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  12. Jul 12, 2017 at 6:47 PM
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    ColoradoTJ

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    I would leave it. Your truck looks amazing and you tow with it.
     
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  13. Jul 12, 2017 at 6:55 PM
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    computeruser6

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    It looks great the way it is. Just say no to drop bracket lifts.
     
  14. Jul 12, 2017 at 6:56 PM
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    zcarpenter92

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    If you really want 305/70's, all you'll need is a 3/1. I think that size of tire would look fairly small on a 6" lift.
     
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  15. Jul 12, 2017 at 7:03 PM
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    bgrand480

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    Are those Nitto G2 on there now? Duratracs? Going with them again?
     
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  16. Jul 12, 2017 at 7:08 PM
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    gosolo

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    Hmm, how many times did that irresponsible man child land me in jail or the hospital .....?
    Do you hear the voices in my head too?
     
  17. Jul 12, 2017 at 7:14 PM
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    Tundra Fan

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    Another vote for leave it. I think it looks good now.
     
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  18. Jul 12, 2017 at 7:21 PM
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    csuviper

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    Truck looks really good as it is. Maybe upgrade the front Coilovers set at 3" and put some 35s on there.
     
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  19. Jul 12, 2017 at 7:26 PM
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    CM-LENNY

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    If any of you know me, you know my answer will be.............leave it. I love the tires that fill the wheel wells. Your truck looks great, and I'm sure drives great, as-is. Probably the best wheel Toyota ever produced is that RW wheel. Stay put with the suspension and throw on some new rubber.....

    Low trucks with big rubber rock !!!!
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  20. Jul 12, 2017 at 7:27 PM
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    6" lift I would go 37"


    OP: just go with a 3/1 and an AAL / airbags for towing
     
  21. Jul 12, 2017 at 7:54 PM
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    I did a levelling kit,3 inches in front and one at back..it was perfect.
     
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  22. Jul 12, 2017 at 8:10 PM
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  23. Jul 13, 2017 at 3:38 AM
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    If I did the lift, I'd be running 37x12.50's

    No, These are 295/70/17 Trail Grapplers on there now. The G2's have a more road manner to them... I'd probably run them again, if they were offered in the size I want to run. 305/70/17

    Thanks man, I think I'm goin to do the 3" lift struts from Rough Country, see how that works out.
     
  24. Jul 13, 2017 at 4:04 AM
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    r4z0r51o

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    Leave it, I think she looks great as she sits now.
     
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  25. Jul 13, 2017 at 4:25 AM
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    Netmonkey

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  26. Jul 13, 2017 at 4:26 AM
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  27. Jul 13, 2017 at 5:11 AM
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    Law323

    Law323 it’s only weird if you make it weird

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    some solid coilovers set at 3-3.5, an AAL or Icon leaf pack and slap on 35's

    done.

    I do like how it sits right now though and half an inch wouldn't make all that much difference.
     
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  28. Jul 13, 2017 at 5:25 AM
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    Black Wolf

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    Ditto on leaving it alone except losing the level kit and go with 3/1 coil over setup.....IE>>>ToyTec Lifts
     
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  29. Jul 13, 2017 at 5:36 AM
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  30. Jul 13, 2017 at 6:08 AM
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    aint the size of the wand....its the magic in it buddy! LOL



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