Need help with choosing a suspension lift kit

utjoe09z · 10-29-2009, 10:14 AM

Hey Yotatech fans I have a 4x4 96, Toyota tacoma and I planning on installing a suspension lift on it along with larger tires. What I would like to get is a 3 - 4 inch lift with about $800 to spend on it. Never played around with lift kits before, any sugestions on with brand and kit to go with?

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utjoe09z · 11-03-2009, 12:29 PM

anyone?

camo31"10.50" · 11-03-2009, 12:53 PM

a small 2.5" Coilover lift in the front..2" springs in the rear..then a 2in body lift..

after that you'll be close to $1000 i bet...

95.5 and later trucks get EXPENSIVE when it comes to offroad mods..LOL..

an ACTUAL 4in bracket lift for your truck will be WELL over $1000 for SURE

rdrttoy · 11-03-2009, 01:54 PM

http://www.chaosfab.com/96500.html
http://www.chaosfab.com/tacomalong.html
http://www.camburg.com/toyota%2000%20tacoma.html
they all cost more than you are looking to spend but they are very good kits.

brian2sun · 11-03-2009, 07:27 PM

More than 2.5" of front suspension lift is pushing it for the angle of your CV axles. Even with a 2-2.5" front lift, you should put in a $20 diff drop (very easy to do yourself in 15-30 minutes). And don't be surprised if your stock CVs still don't last long with the sudden angle change. New CVs usually do just fine though.

Do what Camo31 said, get 2.5" coilovers in front and 2" springs in back and a 1 or 2" body lift (if it's necessary).

brian2sun · 11-03-2009, 07:29 PM

Also look at Toytec.com. They have some of the best prices.

Ron Helmuth · 11-06-2009, 07:30 PM

read up over on Sonoran Steel website

pretty sure they have something for you. Never heard of one dis-satisfied customer. Wealth of info.

**waskillywabbit** · 11-06-2009, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by utjoe09z

Hey Yotatech fans I have a 4x4 96, Toyota tacoma and I planning on installing a suspension lift on it along with larger tires. What I would like to get is a 3 - 4 inch lift with about $800 to spend on it. Never played around with lift kits before, any sugestions on with brand and kit to go with?

http://www.wabfab.org/9504Tacoma/9504Tacoma.htm

11-03-2009, 12:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
camo31"10.50" Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vian, OK Posts: 2,064	a small 2.5" Coilover lift in the front..2" springs in the rear..then a 2in body lift.. after that you'll be close to $1000 i bet... 95.5 and later trucks get EXPENSIVE when it comes to offroad mods..LOL.. an ACTUAL 4in bracket lift for your truck will be WELL over $1000 for SURE __________________ FOR SALE 1986 Ext. Cab 4x4, rebuilt 22R, 5spd, 31x10.50 X-Terrains FOR SALE 1992 SR5 FO RUNNA V6, 5 speed, 4in. trail-master lift, 33x12.50 BFG muds, 4.56 gears!!! and an IMMACULATE interior..yes..you should be jealous "Its still a toyota man.. Dont deprive it of its capabilities.." "If you can read english, Thank a teacher...If you can speak it, Thank a soldier!!" Kelli Ruark-2009

11-03-2009, 07:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
brian2sun Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Mtns, CA Posts: 501	More than 2.5" of front suspension lift is pushing it for the angle of your CV axles. Even with a 2-2.5" front lift, you should put in a $20 diff drop (very easy to do yourself in 15-30 minutes). And don't be surprised if your stock CVs still don't last long with the sudden angle change. New CVs usually do just fine though. Do what Camo31 said, get 2.5" coilovers in front and 2" springs in back and a 1 or 2" body lift (if it's necessary). __________________ 97 4Runner SR5 3.4L 4x4 305/70R16 Mastercraft M/Ts on black stock 6 spokes 2.5" suspension lift ARB Bullbar ARB rear locker 4.88s Factory wood grain dash My 4th Toyota truck "If guns kill people, then pens write novels."

11-03-2009, 07:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
brian2sun Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Mtns, CA Posts: 501	Also look at Toytec.com. They have some of the best prices. __________________ 97 4Runner SR5 3.4L 4x4 305/70R16 Mastercraft M/Ts on black stock 6 spokes 2.5" suspension lift ARB Bullbar ARB rear locker 4.88s Factory wood grain dash My 4th Toyota truck "If guns kill people, then pens write novels."

11-06-2009, 07:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ron Helmuth Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Denver metro area-CO Posts: 1,339	read up over on Sonoran Steel website pretty sure they have something for you. Never heard of one dis-satisfied customer. Wealth of info. __________________ 99 4Runner SR5 4wd 3.4/5 spd- Fact. Rr. Locker/Diff Breather Ext. Old Man Emu lift springs- 881 fronts/890 rears O/M/E shocks- N91s fr./N86 rr. All Pro Off Road welded sliders-prevent body damage! ARB"Taco"bumper/Gamiviti clear lenses/Hella 500s Redline Tuning hood struts/Bushwacker Extend a Fenders all my photos are over on Facebook now-I gave up on photo hosting sorry.... http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...5&l=5795132731

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11-03-2009, 12:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
utjoe09z Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 4	anyone?

11-03-2009, 01:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
rdrttoy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 106	http://www.chaosfab.com/96500.html http://www.chaosfab.com/tacomalong.html http://www.camburg.com/toyota%2000%20tacoma.html they all cost more than you are looking to spend but they are very good kits.