body lifts on Tacoma, any thoughts

[carldu]

Does anybody have a body lift kit on their Tacoma? How's the install and ride quality of your truck? I'm planning to buy a 3" Performance Accessories lift system at 4WO. Here's the link -- http://4wheelonline.com/LiftKits.13. I want to add a bigger set of tires on my rig so I'm thinking that body lift is a practical way to do it. Any thoughts?

 

[James]

I have a body life kit on my Tacoma. It isn't that bad to install. A body life is a great way to put bigger tires on your truck. It will look good at the end after you add the body lift kit.

 

[Samtucky]

I had trouble installing my body lift kit. However, I got a friend of mine to help me out. It turned out great. Carldu, I would do it if I were you.

 

[tbplus10]

I have a body lift on my 99, a PA 3" with some modifications.
I have a few parts I modified myself and I added parts from Roger Brown.
I used a Roger Brown steering extension.
I bought a 1 pc replacement hose for the fuel tank vent and axle vents instead of using the cobled together parts in the kit.
For the body pucks I bought new large fender washers, larger than the diameter of the body pucks and used 1 between the puck and body and 1 inside.
My kit had bumper lifts for front and rear that I welded plates to to strengthen.
If you have a reciever hitch on the back think about modifying it to lift, move forward a few inch's, and plate for strength.
Somewhat easy to complete but plan a weekend in case you have issues.
Doesnt change ride quality much, poly will transmit a little more vibrations than factory rubber.
Air tools, multiple floor jacks and bottle jacks, along with an assortment of wood blocks should make the job go fast.
If I were doing this again I would probably use a Roger Brown body lift, more expensive but has better quality parts.

 

[carldu]

Thanks for the inputs guys. At first I'm hesitant about the idea of putting a body lift since others told me that it will put more stress on the body mounts and frame. Though I guess it won't affect much my rig and I don't do extreme off-roading.

 

[tbplus10]

I wheel the piss out of my 99 Tacoma with a 3" body lift.
Periodic maintenance is key, checking the bolts to ensure their tight, keeping an eye on body mounts.
As I posted use larger fender washers to ensure you spread the load/stress out some.
I know guys that wheel their body lifted trucks much harder than I do and while they have had issues come up from time to time periodic maintenance and inspecting keeps the problems in check.
Like I posted Roger Brown bodylifts have proven to be the most trouble free for install and down the road.

 

[James]

Are Roger Brown bodylifts expensive? What are the pros and cons?

 

[tbplus10]

RB bodylifts cost a little more than others, but quality, fit, and materials make them worth it.
Pros are quality of materials and kit, installation instructions, durability.
I have yet to see an issue that could be attributed to an RB bodylift.

 

[BamaKaren]

My husband has an RB bodylift. It has held up well. He is thinking about getting another one for our Tacoma. He said he won't consider purchasing anything other than a RB bodylift kit.