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Taco' suspension lift
« on: Sep 23, 2003, 08:22:17 PM »
Wife got NEW(04) Taco 4xDC  :driving:and wants to take it 'up a little'.  V6, no front hubs.  Anyone know how much lift it can take before blowing the front CV's?  Best lift available? :help:
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Re:Taco' suspension lift
« Reply #1 on: Sep 24, 2003, 04:03:04 AM »
I am using the allpro front spacersin my beater taco  that give 2inches and have had no problems yet. :biggthumpup:
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Re:Taco' suspension lift
« Reply #2 on: Sep 29, 2003, 01:00:15 PM »
Wife got NEW(04) Taco 4xDC  :driving:and wants to take it 'up a little'.  V6, no front hubs.  Anyone know how much lift it can take before blowing the front CV's?  Best lift available? :help:

My sis has an 02 Taco, Quad Cab , 4x4 Automatic

installed a FABTECH 3.5  Kit  (its a re-Buildable coil over FOX Shock) in the front.

**   the advertised Max sizes  (Tires) is:  33x11.50 in  a 16x7 , according to Fabtech.

I ended up installing a Super Swamper SSR 31X12.50 in a American Eagle 16x8 wheel   :thumbs:.
it looks real nice, with Wide Stance  ..


the height is just perfect for her, since I was concerned about increasing the center of gravity too much.

cons:   even if the slight size increase in Tire size and Ride height, i still experienced the well known
            torque decrease on going uphill, and aceleration drag.
            it actually feels like a very suttle Clutch Slide.
 
            it still runs good on city driving,   but be warned it uses up more gas.

            I hope to get it re-geared for her in the future..

           due to fat tire configuration, i get a slight tire rub, this can be easily fixed by a small amount
          of fender trim.


Pros:  I had thought that the Tacos are very feminined looking, but after i have performed the
          3.5 Fabtech lift on my sister's truck, it actually looks great.


     i can't wait to get a used Taco myself and work on a taller lift  project on it  ..


 :beer:

 
 
 
 
 

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