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danmak84
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Posted: 03/30/06 09:07 PM
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I have a 1998 Toyota Tacoma 3.4 V6 extended cab with a three inch body lift and a busted suspension. I have been wanting a suspension lift and was about to purchase a Daystar system, but my rear leaf springs gave out and my front coils and shocks are wearing. What is the best bang for the buck? I am primarily in the mud, never in the rocks. I have looked at Trailmaster, Fabtech, Skyjacker, Downey, and All Pro Offroad, but I am on a budget. The kit I buy must have rear springs because mine are shot. Also, will the Warn Spindle Nut Conversion Kit convert my auto lock in hubs to manual, or do I need to purchase the kit from Downey. I do not believe I have auto differential disconnect. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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redbeast
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Posted: 03/31/06 06:46 PM
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The fabtech suspension kit is pretty good. The Skyjacker kit is ok. I would not consider the Rancho kit. You may want to look at Rough Country - I'm not sure if they make a toyota kit, but these can be pricey.
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danmak84
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Posted: 03/31/06 09:50 PM
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I looked at the fabtech kit, but it did not include rear springs on the one i looked at. I was looking at the 3 inch kit, but am not ruling out a 5 inch one. know anything about the manual hub conversion?
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redbeast
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Posted: 04/03/06 08:03 PM
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I'm not up on lift kits to Toyotas. I'm a Chevy K5 nut, myself. About the only thing we have in common are the 6-bolt lugs. Some 'kits' are only for front end and expect you to buy the rear leafs seperate. A lot of Chevy folks leave the six-leaf factory springs in place and get blocks or do a shackle flip conversion in the rear. - less expensive that way, unless you plan to do some serious off-roading, then I would forget the blocks and go with the shackles. I'm not sure if this would apply to Toyotas.
As far as hub conversions - I don't know if 'Warn' would carry a kit for you. I never changed the hubs on my full-time 4X4. I never had a need to go '2-wheelin'. Mine is not a daily driver, but a bush beast.
There are a lot of additional considerations (and expenses) to lift above 3-inches. Steering system conversions, longer brake cables, pinion angle adjustments, possible drive shaft replacements, fender trimming, extended travel shocks, etc... - just some ideas.
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