YACT: Want to lift my truck. (Toyota Tundra). He;lp

[amnesiac]

So SEVERAL PEOPLE I KNOW have mentioned that I should look into a 3" or so lift for my Tundra.

There's a lot of companies that make and install these kits, does anyone have specific recommendations as to what I should look for in a lift kit?

 

[notfred]

you decided to lift your truck cause a tow truck driver thought it would be cool?

 

[ThreeLeggedGnome]

buy some high heels for it

 

[Encryptic]

Originally posted by: notfred
you decided to lift your truck cause a tow truck driver thought it would be cool?

 

[amnesiac]

Originally posted by: notfred
you decided to lift your truck cause a tow truck driver thought it would be cool?

No, I'd thought about it before but had put that notion off to the side. I've had several people say I should do it. Try not to read into things too much man.

 

[LAUST]

It's by make and model... for us guys with the new GM full size trucks the best is Rancho for the 4" kits.

It's got VERY strong parts and the least amount of welding/cutting

 

[LAUST]

Oh, and you got a truck, buy a dazm Optima dry cell battery for it 😛

 

[iamwiz82]

go for leaf packs in back rather than shackles or blocks. Any lift you look at will not be cheap since you have IFS coilovers.

here are some prices to get you started

 

[Encryptic]

Originally posted by: amnesiac

Originally posted by: notfred
you decided to lift your truck cause a tow truck driver thought it would be cool?

No, I'd thought about it before but had put that notion off to the side. I've had several people say I should do it. Try not to read into things too much man.

I think lifting your truck looks stupid, but that's just my humble opinion. Not to mention, wouldn't it be really easy to roll over like that?

 

[WinkOsmosis]

So you want to lift your truck so it looks cool, not for improved offroad ability? That's alot like ricing isn't it?

 

[MichaelD]

Pfft. Don't pay any attention to these guys. They don't understand that a vehicle can be LIFTED and not only LOWERED. *insert Honda/Nissan fanboy joke here*

I have a mild lift on my Trooper. Springs in back, TBar crank in front and longer travel/heavy duty shocks all around.

Like you, my truck has IFS (blech) so I was very limited. But you have a Tundra; they actually MAKE IFS lift kits for it...you're lucky.

If you've got the money, then go for it!!!! :beer:😎

Remember though, that in addition to actually buying the kit, you've got to factor installation into it...best advice (unless you are VERY mechanically inclined) is to buy a package deal from an off-road store that would include the price of the kit and installation. These kits often do not come with instructions of any kind at all; you have to know what you're doing.

 

[Armitage]

Originally posted by: iamwiz82
go for leaf packs in back rather than shackles or blocks. Any lift you look at will not be cheap since you have IFS coilovers.

here are some prices to get you started

I've been thinking about lifting my Tundra a bit also ... plan to put an add-a-leaf kit on the back, mostly to stiffen it up under load a bit, and get some more clearance (about 1.5") then put some coil spacers on the front to level it out. Probably not this year though.

 

[Keego]

btw He;lp is not a cool catchphrase, go back to SA 😛

 

[DurocShark]

YACT: Want to lift my truck.

Ummm... Call Superman? He can lift it right off the ground!

Can a body lift be done to a Tundra? If so, since you're doing it for looks, that may be the way to go...

 

[0roo0roo]

further mismatching your bumper with other cars to better kill is always a good idea.

 

[amnesiac]

Originally posted by: LAUST
Oh, and you got a truck, buy a dazm Optima dry cell battery for it 😛

LOL I just did. :-D

 

[iamwiz82]

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
further mismatching your bumper with other cars to better kill is always a good idea.

there are bumper height laws and he isnt going to break them with 3" of lift.

 

[MichaelD]

Originally posted by: iamwiz82

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
further mismatching your bumper with other cars to better kill is always a good idea.

there are bumper height laws and he isnt going to break them with 3" of lift.

LOL! Tell me about it. You can't speak "truck" to Rice BoyZ you should know that.

Ironically, here in San Antonio, it's not uncommon to an F350 with 18 inches of lift and 44" tires...they never get pulled over though...don't know how much they enforce a bumper height law...don't even know if there is one down here.

 

[LAUST]

SWEET, you will not be disappointed, myself and all my Jeep/Truck buddies love em.

 

[iamwiz82]

Pirate Offroad is the mecca of the offroad community, just dont go around asking questions like "do these rims match this color?" 😀 They could point you in the right direction, though.