95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners 4th gen pickups and 3rd gen 4Runners

Time to order a lift

Old Apr 9, 2004 | 11:51 AM
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Time to order a lift

YAY! This has been a long and drawn out process for me..but my funds finally came in today and I'll be ordering my lift from Mike on Sunday after I get back to CA.

Here's the plan- all nice and simple:
Sway-A-Way's up front
OME's in the rear.

If I could get by cheaper with the OME up front and not have it sit lower, I'd do that. But every rig I've seen is a tad bit lower up front.

I haven't read anything about the performance of the SAW's vs. OME up front except to make sure the SAW's are Tundra valved. Any input?

ALSO, in the next upcoming weeks I'll be buying some Stubbs sliders.

After I get a friend of a friend while he's not working to install this stuff, I'll be sure to post some before and after pics.
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Old Apr 9, 2004 | 02:53 PM
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you can save a lot of money and get 2.5" spacers in the front, then itll be level.
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Old Apr 9, 2004 | 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by RTdawgs
you can save a lot of money and get 2.5" spacers in the front, then itll be level.
2.5" Spacers WITH the OME springs? Seems like a lot!

I'm pretty sure I dont want to use my stock springs in any situation.

Thanks for the input
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Old Apr 9, 2004 | 03:11 PM
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Sounds great! How much is that setup gonna run you? I may be looking into something similar in the future when I can afford it.
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Old Apr 9, 2004 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Henryv
Sounds great! How much is that setup gonna run you? I may be looking into something similar in the future when I can afford it.
Mike's site lists it at $867 for the SAW/OME.. I think/hope he has a YT price though.
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Old Apr 9, 2004 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by gapguy
2.5" Spacers WITH the OME springs? Seems like a lot!

I'm pretty sure I dont want to use my stock springs in any situation.
OMEs + 2.5" spacer is a lot, i was saying a spacer on your stock springs.

whats wrong with your stock springs?
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 01:31 PM
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My stock springs are old and tired. Plus, I just dont want a spacer lift.
I've seen a few pics now, and it seems if it get the 882's up front and the trim packers, it should not sag. This sounds much more economical than SAW's, and still very cool!

Ordering today (hopefully).

Just have to find a (cheap) installer.
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by gapguy
Just have to find a (cheap) installer.
Nothing cheaper than yourself. If you don't have them, invest in some tools and do this yourself.

You'll have a better idea of how your truck is put together, more money for more mods, a deeper attachment to your truck, and the satisfaction that you did it yourself.

It's really not hard...just a little time consuming if you've never done it.

Bill
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 09:38 PM
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A friend of a friend is going to show me to /help me install the lift. I do think that we're going to have to rent a spring compressor however. He seems to have every other Snap-On tool but that.

Trust me, I'm pretty well attached..lol
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 10:09 PM
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What is Mike's website?
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 10:10 PM
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http://www.xtremeoff-road.com
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 10:52 AM
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Ordered! It's like christmas!!!!!!!!!
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