rossgoldie
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I am looking into getting the toytec 3" full suspension lift kit for my '96 and I am wondering how it performs off road? Anyone here with the lift do any significant wheeling that can comment on it?
Toytec BOSS suspension lift off road performance
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wake_rider
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Once you have it, you can drive up completely verticle walls made of ice, lead paint, and the flaming skulls of leviathans; I mean, it IS called the BOSS kit, right?
Kidding aside, friend, 3" is at that point where replacing CV joints becomes a hobby if you're pusing it hard offroad, but the clearance it gives you will allow for some sizeable beef to be attached to your wheels (even though some pouding of pinch welds might still be needed when getting flexed out and tucked).
Consider what you're wanting to do with your truck, why you want the lift, then make the decisions from there. A mild lift with better tires and a locker will get you along 90% of most trail systems. If you're wanting to hit gnarly firebreaks and creekbeds lined with boulders, bigger is definitely better so you can put some beefy treeds on and get some flex and clearance. Then again, a SAS would be even better than that...
Here is some useful information...
I have the Boss front coilovers. I am very happy with their performance off-road. Comparing the quality it is very similar to the Icon setup I had my Tacoma. I think if you are wanting a true adjustable coilovers without the expensive of one of the big names it is a great value.
I have the Boss front coilovers. I am very happy with their performance off-road. Comparing the quality it is very similar to the Icon setup I had my Tacoma. I think if you are wanting a true adjustable coilovers without the expensive of one of the big names it is a great value.
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rossgoldie
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I want the lift so I can get better articulation and fit 33"s in (after I chop up some sheet metal). If I do this lift I'm doing the front diff drop for sure so im not replacing those CV joints as much. I have a rear e-locker so I'm set in that regard. Along with armor this is my next step to doing bigger trails.
TheeMikeB
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I have them and I do. I just ran Rubicon with them and they are much better than the OME setup I had previously. The on road manners are better also, the OMEs were kinda harsh and I didn't notice it until I replaced it with the BOSS.
Here is a link to the Rubicon run we did last weekend:
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/off-roading/179736-rubicon-oct-10-12-a.html
I'm the black 01 3rd gen 4runner, you can see the terrain we went through and they held up great.
rossgoldie
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Great to hear! I have always wanted to run the rubicon but I thought going with ifs for it was a bad idea. But now seeing that you did it, I am dying to go!. What size tires are you running? Did you have any problems with your CV on trail? What modifications do you reccomend I do along with the lift? (I am putting full armor on). And where did you get that spare tire mount?
Loud Runner
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I have been very impressed with how my BOSS kit handles on and off-road. I have no regrets with installing that setup.
TheeMikeB
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The whole IFS can't handle shit is BS IMHO. I hung with SAS Tacos all day long. The biggest issue is really tire size. I'm running 33's and those get small very quickly out there. I had zero CV problems and I've done it twice.
My recommendations in no particular order if you run it would be:
Armor
Sliders
Rear locker
Winch
High clearance front/rear bumpers
Front locker (very nice to have but not mandatory esp if you have a winch)
Spare parts:
OTREs
ITREs
LBJs
UBJ
Rear LCAs
My bumper is a CBI offroad hybrid with tire swing out. All info is in my build thread and the link is in my sig.
rossgoldie
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One more question (sorry!) what is your opinion on wheel spacers for articulation and wheel base? good idea or no?(i was thinking 1.5" on each tire)
TheeMikeB
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I'm running them, keeps the tire away from the UCA. I've got the spidertraxx 1.5s. Pushes the rear out a bit and I get some contact on my rear CBI bumper so I need to do some trimming but lots of guys run them.
swapmeet
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OP, If you're still looking for feedback... I have the BOSS on my 07 4.7 SR5 and ive been very pleased with it. It rides great on the street and I couldn't be more happy with being able to adjust the front suspension as I see fit. I.E. Correcting the "Toyota Lean"
It soaks up bumps without being too squishy. The rear rides better when there is a little weight in the back, but works great when towing.
The Passenger front engine side CV boot has a tear in it, but I havent' seen the need to replace it yet.
It soaks up bumps without being too squishy. The rear rides better when there is a little weight in the back, but works great when towing.
The Passenger front engine side CV boot has a tear in it, but I havent' seen the need to replace it yet.
I know if you get a lift, you have to do work some work on the UCAs, diff drop, and panhard. Will the wheel spacers help with the UCAs so that I don't have to drop another $300+? I plan on a 2.5~3" lift in the front and throw on some 285s. I was thinking 1.25" WS each side on the front, and 1.5" WS each side on the back.
TheeMikeB
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You don't 'have' to do UCA work, it depends on the tire you get and the wheels you have. I ran my 285s with no UCA issues when I had my OME lift. I was getting rubbing on the frame on full lock which made me get the WS. If you are going to do them keep them even so your axle width is even. No need to replace your UCAs at all.
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