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09-15-2006, 07:13 PM
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OK . 'O1 tacoma, 4wd , 4dr ,3.4l ,v6, tan interior ,black exterior , A couple of dents and scratches . With a tow hitch . Lookin at the fabtech 6" suspension lift but I think it comes with blocks for the rear . Witch is another thing I dont like 
What makes these kits so much more expensive than the 05 kits for instance. The 05 is a bigger freakin truck
-beerjet-
What makes these kits so much more expensive than the 05 kits for instance. The 05 is a bigger freakin truck
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09-15-2006, 07:41 PM
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ok, so what are you talking about?????
from here: http://www.fabtechmotorsports.com/ap...56lug.html#app
1995.5-04 Toyota Tacoma 6 Cyl
6” Performance System(3)
1995.5-2000 Trucks Use 35/12.50R15 tire w/15x8 wheels w/3 1/4” BS w/ minor trimming
2001-2004 Trucks Use 315/75R16 tire w/16x8 wheels w/4” BS w/ Minor trimming
1 K7002 Kit Reference Number w/ Performance Rear Shocks
1 FTS26000BK Component Box 1 FT26000I
1 FTS26001BK Component Box 2
2 FTS7267 Performance Rear Shocks
these all list the same kit # as reference 95-04 including 01
http://www.fabtechmotorsports.com/pd...on%20Sheet.pdf
i may just be drunk (good chance) and am missing something, but it looks like the same kit for all.... until 05-06
from here: http://www.fabtechmotorsports.com/ap...56lug.html#app
1995.5-04 Toyota Tacoma 6 Cyl
6” Performance System(3)
1995.5-2000 Trucks Use 35/12.50R15 tire w/15x8 wheels w/3 1/4” BS w/ minor trimming
2001-2004 Trucks Use 315/75R16 tire w/16x8 wheels w/4” BS w/ Minor trimming
1 K7002 Kit Reference Number w/ Performance Rear Shocks
1 FTS26000BK Component Box 1 FT26000I
1 FTS26001BK Component Box 2
2 FTS7267 Performance Rear Shocks
these all list the same kit # as reference 95-04 including 01
http://www.fabtechmotorsports.com/pd...on%20Sheet.pdf
i may just be drunk (good chance) and am missing something, but it looks like the same kit for all.... until 05-06
09-15-2006, 07:51 PM
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oh and also..... this lift... listed as for 95.5-04 is only $1769.69 with free s&h from http://www.4wheelonline.com/Products...roductID=72009
and for a 05 im getting $2004.05 or $2269.75 with dirt logic shocks
6” Performance System for 05-06 Toyota Tacoma 4WD / 2WD 6Lug - FAB-K7001
1 - FTS26006BK - TACOMA 05 4WD BOX 1
1 - FTS26007BK - TACOMA 05 4WD BOX 2
1 - FTS26008 - TACOMA 05 4WD 2.5 COILOVER BOX
2 - FTS7181 - PERFORMANCE SHOCK
so could you provide some references to where you're getting the 01 for more than others, cuz im seeing as less
and for a 05 im getting $2004.05 or $2269.75 with dirt logic shocks
6” Performance System for 05-06 Toyota Tacoma 4WD / 2WD 6Lug - FAB-K7001
1 - FTS26006BK - TACOMA 05 4WD BOX 1
1 - FTS26007BK - TACOMA 05 4WD BOX 2
1 - FTS26008 - TACOMA 05 4WD 2.5 COILOVER BOX
2 - FTS7181 - PERFORMANCE SHOCK
so could you provide some references to where you're getting the 01 for more than others, cuz im seeing as less
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Not just the 01 . 01-04 kits are always priced higher than say the 05 and up or the 00 and older . For starters all the ads in the relative mags and every shop I've called around here . 
09-15-2006, 08:09 PM
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hmm ok... i still see the fabtech for an 01 under the 95.5-04 kit, not seeing the separation that you are mentioning, and this is directly off of the fabtech site
09-15-2006, 08:13 PM
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09-15-2006, 08:18 PM
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in regards to the 95.5-04... before 95.5 i dont feel like looking up, after 04 is still listed as higher$, not lower$, as i said in a previous post, and for reasons i do not know... they look similar, only that the 05+ is a newer product and they will surely be trying to recover some cost of development, engineering, and manufacturing of the kit
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the taco ifs bracket lift is almost like a big spacer lift. you dont really gain that much ground clearance as you are still IFS... i always see chevys lifted like that and you can see where they have nailed stuff with the low hanging ifs...
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in regards to the 95.5-04... before 95.5 i dont feel like looking up, after 04 is still listed as higher$, not lower$, as i said in a previous post, and for reasons i do not know... they look similar, only that the 05+ is a newer product and they will surely be trying to recover some cost of development, engineering, and manufacturing of the kit
09-15-2006, 08:28 PM
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yeah, uh... a bracket lift is not like a spacer lift... pretty much ever....
with a bigass spacer lift, yeah, you'll destroy the cv's but you'll actually have more clearance between front diff and ground... however you will have completely destroyed how your front suspension was designed to cycle
with a bracket lift, yeah, you dont get the clearance under the diff, but you preserve the cv angles, the suspension cycle, and depending on other factors, may give you a not crappier than stock ride... and you still get the room for like 35's or so....
bracket could still be getting you 2.5 inches more clearance under diff, while the biggest spacer could only get you 2.5-3.... bracket = 6 inches clearance under body/frame ,while same spacer only the same 2.5-3"
with a bigass spacer lift, yeah, you'll destroy the cv's but you'll actually have more clearance between front diff and ground... however you will have completely destroyed how your front suspension was designed to cycle
with a bracket lift, yeah, you dont get the clearance under the diff, but you preserve the cv angles, the suspension cycle, and depending on other factors, may give you a not crappier than stock ride... and you still get the room for like 35's or so....
bracket could still be getting you 2.5 inches more clearance under diff, while the biggest spacer could only get you 2.5-3.... bracket = 6 inches clearance under body/frame ,while same spacer only the same 2.5-3"
09-15-2006, 08:30 PM
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beerjet... check out http://www.4wheelonline.com/Products...roductID=72009 as i listed before, they came up with less for yours than an 05, they were just the first that came up in google... i do not know anythign about them
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yeah, uh... a bracket lift is not like a spacer lift... pretty much ever....
with a bigass spacer lift, yeah, you'll destroy the cv's but you'll actually have more clearance between front diff and ground... however you will have completely destroyed how your front suspension was designed to cycle
with a bracket lift, yeah, you dont get the clearance under the diff, but you preserve the cv angles, the suspension cycle, and depending on other factors, may give you a not crappier than stock ride... and you still get the room for like 35's or so....
bracket could still be getting you 2.5 inches more clearance under diff, while the biggest spacer could only get you 2.5-3.... bracket = 6 inches clearance under body/frame ,while same spacer only the same 2.5-3"
with a bigass spacer lift, yeah, you'll destroy the cv's but you'll actually have more clearance between front diff and ground... however you will have completely destroyed how your front suspension was designed to cycle
with a bracket lift, yeah, you dont get the clearance under the diff, but you preserve the cv angles, the suspension cycle, and depending on other factors, may give you a not crappier than stock ride... and you still get the room for like 35's or so....
bracket could still be getting you 2.5 inches more clearance under diff, while the biggest spacer could only get you 2.5-3.... bracket = 6 inches clearance under body/frame ,while same spacer only the same 2.5-3"
ok bad comparasin...
09-15-2006, 08:51 PM
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yeah. not sure what youre going for there 
true, its the same in that its NOT a solid axle, but they have completely different characteristics that cant be ignored
true, its the same in that its NOT a solid axle, but they have completely different characteristics that cant be ignored
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And the pre taco suspension is much different and not as complex to lift. Hence its cheaper. And R&D was done 2 decades ago.
Despite what many people say I prefer a braket lift to a spacer lift any day of the week. CV and steering angles are better. Breakover angle is much much better. You can actually fit a larger tire. And on and on. If you really worried about front diff clearance do a bracket lift with a 1" spacer. That will yeild the best of both worlds. I have a 4" bracket and turned the torsion bars up ever so slightly as to get about 1" more under the front diff.
Despite what many people say I prefer a braket lift to a spacer lift any day of the week. CV and steering angles are better. Breakover angle is much much better. You can actually fit a larger tire. And on and on. If you really worried about front diff clearance do a bracket lift with a 1" spacer. That will yeild the best of both worlds. I have a 4" bracket and turned the torsion bars up ever so slightly as to get about 1" more under the front diff.
09-16-2006, 06:02 AM
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Yes, I like my drop braket lift way more than I ever liked my 2-3" suspension lift. The suspension cycles great.
Only real downside is the high Center of Gravity. :/
As for the guy asking questions about why its more... Well, it would make sense that its about the same as the 05+, but not more. But, think how much market there is for someone to buy it with 96-04 models. A ton. (This would usually drop price, but, in this case they know people will still pay it).
Only real downside is the high Center of Gravity. :/
As for the guy asking questions about why its more... Well, it would make sense that its about the same as the 05+, but not more. But, think how much market there is for someone to buy it with 96-04 models. A ton. (This would usually drop price, but, in this case they know people will still pay it).
