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This is a discussion thread titled "5" tuff country lift kit pros and cons...", within the Suspension & Axle forum, part of the Technical & Vehicle Assistance Forums category.
sorry guys, one more question, Isturbointeg....youre right, it does say it can only fit 33's, but do you think if i go later with a 3" body lift i'd be able to fit some 35's? thanks for all the help guys, that s why i love this forum!
I clear 35's/ 315's no problem. However, I do not use the coilover spacers that came with the kit. I am using TW coilovers, that eliminate the need for it.I believe me and Tundra Thunder are the only two that Bill built these for (i could be wrong). So basically, you will probaly have to do a BL or coilovers.
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7"Front lift 315/75-16 BFGoodrich AT's on 16x8 MB Motoring with TC lift, Team West Coilovers, Deaver 3 leaf spring pack on 4" block with Bilstein 5100's in rear; Volant Intake; Spin-Tech Muff
^^ same here, im starting to wonder if the RCD will just be more worth it in the end as opposed to having to buy little things here and there which would delay the installation process.
For the record, back in 01-02 (cant remember exactly when) I paid like $1100 for my TC kit. I believe my TW Saw were another $900. Im running 5100 in the rear, another $80, deaver aal-$160, 4" block instead of the 3" they come with- $50. My labor to install with 2 bottle jacks on a gravel driveway in 20 degree icey weather-PRICELESS.
Anyways, my point is Ive spent the cost of the RCD kit. I haven't seen the RCD in person, but it does look more thorough and better quality. Yet, I have had no problems with my kit, so that may not be a fair statement.
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7"Front lift 315/75-16 BFGoodrich AT's on 16x8 MB Motoring with TC lift, Team West Coilovers, Deaver 3 leaf spring pack on 4" block with Bilstein 5100's in rear; Volant Intake; Spin-Tech Muff
i know a guy that has the TC 5" lift with a 2" spacer on top of that with NO body lift and he is running 37" kumho's
He has more than 7" of lift, otherwise he might be running 37's, but he's rubbing like crazy on turns i would think
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7"Front lift 315/75-16 BFGoodrich AT's on 16x8 MB Motoring with TC lift, Team West Coilovers, Deaver 3 leaf spring pack on 4" block with Bilstein 5100's in rear; Volant Intake; Spin-Tech Muff
I REALLY need to wash it and then I will. It is stupid now. There is a lot of space between the tire and wheel well.
Mustang was at my house this passed weekend and he has the RCD set at 6" and a 3" PA body lift, when we parked next to eachother you would need a level to tell who was taller.
Mine's taller than yours is, na na na na na na
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I REALLY need to wash it and then I will. It is stupid now.
Mustang was at my house this weekend and he has the RCD set at 6" and a 3" PA body lift, when we parked next to eachother you would need a level to tell who was taller.
Mine's taller than yours is, na na na na na na
Careful now- Body lifts are cheap- I'll throw one on this weekend- 3" plus 7" = 10" LOL
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7"Front lift 315/75-16 BFGoodrich AT's on 16x8 MB Motoring with TC lift, Team West Coilovers, Deaver 3 leaf spring pack on 4" block with Bilstein 5100's in rear; Volant Intake; Spin-Tech Muff
That is a good price. I think I was right at $2,300 shipped to my door. My RCD lift has been on my truck almost 2 years now and I have not had to re-tighten or fix anything! I wheel my truck (just check my photo albums) and tow a 26' 5,600 lb travel trailer and ZERO problems. Plus at the "stock" RCD ride height and my 315's, I can still fit the truck in my garage with about 1" to spare between the roof and the door.
I honestly don't know anything about the T/C lift other than what's been discussed here. But in one year, it won't make any difference to your wallet one way or the other on what you buy.
I'm sorry you missed our outing last weekend, you could have checked out my truck in person.
By the way, if Leathernuts ever asks you about your speedo...be afraid, be very AFRAID!
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My daily driver - 2008 Yaris sedan 'S'. Tinted windows in the rear, TRD anti-sway bar for the rear, 17" rims - Samurai SC02 Hyper Black. Tanabe DF210 lowering springs.
My favorite ride - a 2001 SR5 4x4. With - RCD 6" lift, JBA Titanium coated headers, JBA y-pipe, Unichip PnP, ARB rd-129 air locker (rear), Camburg UCA's, custom front Sway-A-Way coilovers, custom Sway-A-Way's with remote reservoirs and billet mounts for the hind-quarters, PolyPerformance limit straps with adjustable clevis's - mounts welded up by AJ at BentUp.com, Stubbs Welding rock sliders and custom front skid plate, 315/75/16 Toyo Open Country M/T's, on all 4 corners wrapped around 16x8 MB Motoring Blitz rims, cryo'd 4.88's set up by Inchworm Gear, Trenz billet grill upper, T-Rex billet grill lower, on board VI-AIR aircompressor and 3 gallon air tank from Wheelers Off-Road, Inc, AutoMeter A-pillar pod with transmission temp gauge (sending unit in the tranny pan), Long Tru-Cool LPD tranny cooler, 10" Flex-a-Lite tranny cooler fan w/thermostat, TRD billet oil filler cap, TRD air filter, TRD dual exhaust, and TRD add-a-leaf rear springs. Superlift TruSpeed Speedometer Recalibrator. Warn Trans4mer Grill Guard, brush guard and 9.5ti winch w/cover. Budbuilt traction bar. Wheelers Off Road Centric performance brake rotors: cross-drilled and slotted. Staun tyre deflators set for 13 psi. Our home away from home, 2004 Outback 26RS travel trailer with 15" MB Motoring Blitz rims to match the Tundra.
That is a good price. I think I was right at $2,300 shipped to my door. My RCD lift has been on my truck almost 2 years now and I have not had to re-tighten or fix anything! I wheel my truck (just check my photo albums) and tow a 26' 5,600 lb travel trailer and ZERO problems. Plus at the "stock" RCD ride height and my 315's, I can still fit the truck in my garage with about 1" to spare between the roof and the door.
I honestly don't know anything about the T/C lift other than what's been discussed here. But in one year, it won't make any difference to your wallet one way or the other on what you buy.
I'm sorry you missed our outing last weekend, you could have checked out my truck in person.
By the way, if Leathernuts ever asks you about your speedo...be afraid, be very AFRAID!
Mustang told me he was headed out your way sometime in the future. I contemplated going but I believe it is the week after I get back from Floriday, or that's when Monster Jam is, not sure. I would love to come up there, but I won't be able to do it this year.
Leathernuts has asked me about all kinds of things, and yeah, I am always scared/afraid when I talk to him...
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naw, u can run more than 33's on the TC 5" easily. i have the 2.5" revtek on my '06 tundra and am running 33's with no problem and almost no rubbing. i used to bub a tiny bit, but i just removed the small piece of plastic the tire caught on with a knife. 35's can be run on the 5" lift. no need to add a 3" body just to run those size tires
Hey,
I just bought a 4.5" TC lift and am pairing it with 17" american racing cannon machined rims. Everyone hear is always talking about spacers and what not, so do i need them? And what size tire do you think i could put on that would look/fit the best?
Hey,
I just bought a 4.5" TC lift and am pairing it with 17" american racing cannon machined rims. Everyone hear is always talking about spacers and what not, so do i need them? And what size tire do you think i could put on that would look/fit the best?
35's...315's...regarding spacers, it's really up to you...
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Re: 5" tuff country lift kit pros and cons...
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