truxxx lift kit

[RacerX825]

has anyone heard of or tried this lift kit for tundras, specifically the DC.

http://www.truxxx.com/toyota_product...b_lift_kit.htm

it looks like it installs different than my cornfed spacers.

what about this idea for a lift on the front.
the truxx lift 3" (2.75 actually)
coilovers (any brand suggestions?)
diff drop spacers

if the coilovers start at factory height, set them there, add the truxx kit and diff drop spacers. crank up the coilovers 1/4" to 1 1/4" giving 3-4" lift, with the diff drop bringing it back down to about the 2" angle difference i have now.

would this work?

i'm thinking of then pulling the back block and changing to an AAL instead, unless it won't make any real difference in ride quality.


i like the stiffness of the front with the spacers, but i'm guessing maybe coilovers will give the same height, but a smoother ride maybe?

[helica]

I wouldn't trust it... It increases the distance between the UCA and LCA by the amount of lift -- not good. A spacer doesn't do that.

[4cloud9]

Originally Posted by RacerX825

has anyone heard of or tried this lift kit for tundras, specifically the DC.

http://www.truxxx.com/toyota_product...b_lift_kit.htm

it looks like it installs different than my cornfed spacers.

what about this idea for a lift on the front.
the truxx lift 3" (2.75 actually)
coilovers (any brand suggestions?)
diff drop spacers

if the coilovers start at factory height, set them there, add the truxx kit and diff drop spacers. crank up the coilovers 1/4" to 1 1/4" giving 3-4" lift, with the diff drop bringing it back down to about the 2" angle difference i have now.

would this work?

i'm thinking of then pulling the back block and changing to an AAL instead, unless it won't make any real difference in ride quality.


i like the stiffness of the front with the spacers, but i'm guessing maybe coilovers will give the same height, but a smoother ride maybe?

Check out this site for info.

[Maui-Thunda]

That thing looks kinda scary. It all depends if your buget will allow you to go for the coilovers, if it does,I would say go for it.

[RacerX825]

thanks for the replies/info.

at this point it sounds like some coilovers will be my best bet, especially budget wise.

$3k+ for the RCD lift isn't in my budget.

i could add the 1/2 spacer i still have for my cornfeds, but i think coilovers will work and give a smoother ride.

that and i'll do the diff drop spacers.

[4cloud9]

Originally Posted by RacerX825

but i think coilovers will work and give a smoother ride.

that and i'll do the diff drop spacers.

[DevinSixtySeven]

that kit is sickeningly expensive for what you're getting, plus it installs above the coilover instead of in the coil pack. if you want one of those, you can make one yourself if you get four 6" square pieces of 1/4" or 3/16" scrap and two pieces of roughly 2" long, probably 2" diameter (maybe 1.5, better measure) pipe scrap (ten bucks total, maybe), drill some holes, cut the pipe to the proper size (you can use a hacksaw as long as it's a nice straight cut), and then pay a guy twenty-thirty bucks to weld it together, spend another buck fifty on a rattle can of black paint, and voila you have an over-coilover lift kit. now you only have to worry about busting an upper ball joint with a suspension component that's likely too long for the joints in the double wishbone .

the spacers that install in the coil pack are much better...better to pay someone to install the spacer and get it done right.

adjustable coilovers, made for the truck, are the best solution because you're getting an adjustable version of the in-pack spacer with a better damper.

-sean

[RacerX825]

Thanks for that info.

I’m definitely NOT going with that.

I’m set on getting the diff drop and a set of 2.5” Donahoes.

Now that I’ve done a bit more reading, I have a better understanding of why adding a spacer on top of the pack is worse than one on top of the coil itself.

Any pros correct me if I’m wrong; I want to give an explanation to newbies like myself.

For example, I first thought a 2” spacer was a 2” spacer and that adding one either way would still give 2” of lift and drop.

The problem is that even though both are 2”, there will be a height difference between the top and bottom control arms.

With a spacer in the coilpack, it compresses the spring, giving lift and stiffness, but the overall length of the top tip of the shock mount and bottom shock remain unchanged at full extension.

Putting a spacer above the pack effectively adds 2” more of length at full extension, which can overextend everything causing something to possible break.

This may be over simplified, but I think it explains it correctly.

ScottTRD posted another thread about a lift from EZ-lift, which looks the same as the Truxxx, but a fraction of the price. Still too much over the top though at 2 ¾”.
They do have a “leveling” one that is 1”.

Thinking of lifting my truck...


I also found a place that has a 1/2” spacer for above the top plate. HDPE top plate spacer.
http://www.4rnr.net/suspension.html



Now Donahoe doesn’t recommend going over 2” of lift, and I want about 2 ½”+ of lift.

I was thinking of getting the ½” top plate spacer, so I get the extra ½” without cranking the Donahoes, plus it should be a little smoother ride.

I don’t ever see me taking this off road enough to bottom things out, but I figure the spacer gives me some leeway in adjusting the Donahoes for a tad more clearance if needed.

Any thoughts/opinions on this?

Thanks.