TF 2.5" or 3"? w/35" Tires
08-31-2012, 07:37 AM
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Doc_D, thanks. I'm not feeling well today and totally missed your previous posts where you had already answered the question. Have you noticed any ground clearance issues with the transfer case in going to the 2.5 inch coils?
08-31-2012, 07:53 AM
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I'm very happy with my 2.5" coil lift and 35s. The 2.5" TF kit is nearly $400 less than the 3" kit. If you install the 2.5" kit and after it settles in you are looking for a little more lift, you can add 1/2" spacers all around for about $120. When I add heavier bumpers, that's the route I will go.
08-31-2012, 03:51 PM
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When I bought my kit there was no 2 door or 4 door versions. Presumably all the versions were spec'd for the 4 door.
I originally bought the 3" kit (that's what's in the pic). I thought the lift was excessive for my tires so I went ahead and purchased the 2.5" springs and swapped those in.
I originally bought the 3" kit (that's what's in the pic). I thought the lift was excessive for my tires so I went ahead and purchased the 2.5" springs and swapped those in.
2- so the 3" u have was spec'd for the 4 door, the new ones TF 3" 2dr should be diff right?
08-31-2012, 04:04 PM
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I went with the 2.5" lift with my 35s and MT tires. I don't have it installed yet cause I'm overseas right now.
Completely off topic, where in Kuwait are you? I'll be in Kuwait City next Sat for a couple of days transiting between Iraq and the states. I'll be downtown.
Kevin
Completely off topic, where in Kuwait are you? I'll be in Kuwait City next Sat for a couple of days transiting between Iraq and the states. I'll be downtown.
Kevin
08-31-2012, 04:44 PM
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Another vote for the 2.5 here. I got like 3 inches out of it on my 4dr and with my flat flares my 35 toyos look good but it would look nasty with 37s. The 2.5in will be even better on a 2 dr.
09-01-2012, 11:08 AM
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Can i use cambolts with 3inch or should i use control arms?
We dont have here in kuwait 2.5 coil lifts only spacers so im going with the tf 3" with cambolts and steering stabilizer!
any opinions plz?!
We dont have here in kuwait 2.5 coil lifts only spacers so im going with the tf 3" with cambolts and steering stabilizer!
any opinions plz?!
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09-01-2012, 12:48 PM
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09-01-2012, 01:00 PM
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:`( the problem is i dont have the budget for control arms what should i do or use instead :`(
09-01-2012, 01:31 PM
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You can either get:
Control arm brackets from Rancho, AEV or Rough Country
OME has a different version of cam bolts which doesn't require notching that mount/tab
Brackets
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