lifting a truck

[WoodlandShooter]

Not a fan of "lifts". IMHO, if the suspensiontravel is the same, and they use stock springs and "similar" automotive shocks, it's just BLING, and adds no real performance.

But, I do have some KORE stuff on my Dodge....

KORE, Carli, Ballistic Fab, Brenthel, Camburg all make real good stuff!!!

[WoodlandShooter]

Dodge and Ford heavy Duty stuff

http://thecarlisuspension.com/


Dodge and some Toyota

http://koreperformance.com/


Something for everyone!!!

http://www.bajakits.com/

http://camburg.com/home/

[jeepasaurusrex]

A lift is very functional. The installation of larger tires increases the ground clearance under the axles, and substantially increases the break over angle on a vehicle. Where most stock height vehicles would be spinning their wheels in say, 10" of snow, a lifted vehicle will drive right on past.
Most of what people have discussed in this thread has been covered, researched, etc about 10 years ago. Having been around lifted and modified vehicles, I have had the opportunity to see what works and what does not.

[BigGoonTuna]

 i say take a sawzall to the fenders and just cram the biggest tires you can on there without any sort of lift :flipoff2:

[Westside88]

I'd stay away from body lifts. These trucks are pretty basic to lift. I had 33's on a 76 with just add a lift springs. (Just an extra leaf slipped in) everyone has opinions but body lifts cause other issues like needing to extend wiring , hoses etc. they don't look god same either.  IMHO 35's are about the biggest for a usable truck of that style, but everyone has their own preference.

so your saying i can lift my truck with just leaf springs?

You can gain an inch or two with a Rancho add a leaf. I was running Buckshots that were about 33".  Width factors into it too. Check with Les Schwab if you're thinking of that route

i do hall some fire wood probably half a dozen cords a year would that flatten out add a leafs?

I've used add a leafs on a couple trucks including the front of my current truck an '89 F250.  They stiffen the ride up a bit, but I like them. I'd say my truck ended up sitting and riding about like a 350

[Mudman]

Many lifts have better parts than the oem.  Performance of vehicle is improved iin many ways.  I think a 3-6" is good for many trucks.  For example a half ton chevy seems to squat and point to sky if you haul air in it!  But if you lift it it will haul like a dodge! Some rigs shouldnt be lifted like cars and 2wd rangers. Quality lifts/suspension upgrades are not the same as lift blocks and body lifts.

[Smossy]

Im looking at picking up a Pre-2000 Toyota Tacoma so Im sure Ill be bombarding with questions If I can ever get approved for a dang loan

[tjthebest]

Im looking at picking up a Pre-2000 Toyota Tacoma so Im sure Ill be bombarding with questions If I can ever get approved for a dang loan

I believe it will be pretty difficult to get a loan on that old of a truck. Banks dont like the risk of high mileage old vehicles..

[Mudman]

Under 10 years old and 100k miles is what banks prefer. Dad has a 1999 tacoma, great pickups.

[Smossy]

Under 10 years old and 100k miles is what banks prefer. Dad has a 1999 tacoma, great pickups.

I doubt id be able to afford anything in that range. Im looking in like the 5k max range. I tried to get a loan for 3g for a 98 tacoma with 111k miles and they werrent going for it.