I have been watching on several boards about the tacoma lift issue, I first became
interested in this when I discovered my Access cab with cap squats with camping gear,
I found this part of information that I would like to get a discussion started with.
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Suspension modifications in the 0-3.5" lift range are achieved by modifying the coilover assemblies. On these vehicles the front spring and shock absorber are contained in one unit, referred to as a strut or coilover assembly. Most of these vehicle came equipped with an automatic 4WD front hub option, known as ADD (Automatic Differential Disconnect). With the ADD system it is not recommended to exceed 2.5" of lift height. Lifting the vehicle 2.5" - 3.5" is only recommended on vehicles with factory manual hubs or the ORS Manual Hub Conversion kit.
http://www.offroadsolutions.com/technicalarticles/tacoma_suspension_upgrades.htm
I realize that this could be just upsale verbage -tmoore
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A few of the questions I have with the tacoma is fixed by the aftermarket upper control
arm replacement.
from article:
Many people that use their trucks for trail use and run a front coilover lift system have problems with upper ball joint failure, alignment angles, and lack of suspension travel. The Total Chaos upper control arm replacement kit is designed to address these problems..
yea I see it as a possible add for TC
OK , next thing, what about the angle of the drive shaft from center of front tire
to differential ( CV JOINT ) and angles of steering end angles.
how are these items affected with the very common 3" toytech lift
http://www.toyteclifts.com/
or any of high end lift systems for example dohaohoe
http://www.donahoeracing.com
--tmoore
interested in this when I discovered my Access cab with cap squats with camping gear,
I found this part of information that I would like to get a discussion started with.
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Suspension modifications in the 0-3.5" lift range are achieved by modifying the coilover assemblies. On these vehicles the front spring and shock absorber are contained in one unit, referred to as a strut or coilover assembly. Most of these vehicle came equipped with an automatic 4WD front hub option, known as ADD (Automatic Differential Disconnect). With the ADD system it is not recommended to exceed 2.5" of lift height. Lifting the vehicle 2.5" - 3.5" is only recommended on vehicles with factory manual hubs or the ORS Manual Hub Conversion kit.
http://www.offroadsolutions.com/technicalarticles/tacoma_suspension_upgrades.htm
I realize that this could be just upsale verbage -tmoore
#################################
A few of the questions I have with the tacoma is fixed by the aftermarket upper control
arm replacement.
from article:
Many people that use their trucks for trail use and run a front coilover lift system have problems with upper ball joint failure, alignment angles, and lack of suspension travel. The Total Chaos upper control arm replacement kit is designed to address these problems..
yea I see it as a possible add for TC
OK , next thing, what about the angle of the drive shaft from center of front tire
to differential ( CV JOINT ) and angles of steering end angles.
how are these items affected with the very common 3" toytech lift
http://www.toyteclifts.com/
or any of high end lift systems for example dohaohoe
http://www.donahoeracing.com
--tmoore