TanSuperMan
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What’s up 3rd Gen Taco Fam! Hope everybody’s having a blessed day! I know everyone had their own personal opinions and facts behind them but wanted to open the floor to discussion on 3-4in lifts vs 6inch lifts.
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IMO, I think 3-4in is more practical and for utility and off road use, while 6 is more for show and bigger tires, #mallcrawler, plus increased problems and costs involved.
One of the few, lol.
Correct, lift =\= clearanceYeah few do 6”+ and off-road and most wont do it right at that lol but doesn’t a 6” not even give more clearance with the drop bracket etc, just high body and bigger tires
Yeah few do 6”+ and off-road and most wont do it right at that lol but doesn’t a 6” not even give more clearance with the drop bracket etc, just high body and bigger tires
The 6" kit on the truck above (BDS with Fox coilovers) with 35" tires has about 1-2" clearance over stock under the front diff (~4.5" drop bracket), and 2-3" more clearance under everywhere else over a 2-3" lifted mid travel kit on 35s. So it depends on where you measure the clearance honestly.
There are certainly advantages/disadvantages to both styles of kits. With the drop bracket kit rock crawling we obviously have to be more careful with rocks under the front suspension and less careful everywhere else. With the mid travel kits you have to be more cautious about cv and steering angles. With some of the less extensive taco kits, you are trading down travel for lift as they aren't designed to droop anymore than stock.
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The 6" kit on the truck above (BDS with Fox coilovers) with 35" tires has about 1-2" clearance over stock under the front diff (~4.5" drop bracket), and 2-3" more clearance under everywhere else over a 2-3" lifted mid travel kit on 35s. So it depends on where you measure the clearance honestly.
There are certainly advantages/disadvantages to both styles of kits. With the drop bracket kit rock crawling we obviously have to be more careful with rocks under the front suspension and less careful everywhere else. With the mid travel kits you have to be more cautious about cv and steering angles. With some of the less extensive taco kits, you are trading down travel for lift as they aren't designed to droop anymore than stock.
https://www.rogue-offroad.com/product-p/gptaco2016-4.88-8.75.htmI do almost no rock crawling hahaha mostly riding on sand at the beaches, once in a while a semi rough dirt road but at low speeds and nothing that will test the suspension. What is the cost to regear my truck if I did go to 7” on 35s?
Did you install lockers?
Yep, front and rear ARB's when we regeared. Love em.Did you install lockers?
I want to go to this mall lol
The 4-6" drop bracket kits are pretty much a permanent change. You will be cutting out factory crossmembers to install the drop brackets. The ride is going to be more rigid/stiff. Upgraded 6" lift shocks in my opinion are pretty much a must if you plan on off-roading. But it will be preference.
I did on mine.Did you have to do a cmc on a 6" lift to clear 35s? I really dont want to but if i have to cut my cross member than whats a cmc while im at it? Yes i do play hard and no its not going to the mall.
Did you have to do a cmc on a 6" lift to clear 35s? I really dont want to but if i have to cut my cross member than whats a cmc while im at it? Yes i do play hard and no its not going to the mall.