2.5 inch lift vs 3 inch lift?

I know its such a slight difference, but do you guys have any opinions between the two? Lol I have no preference, just want to see if there are any pros/ cons for either.

Can you guys post pics of your rigs if you have 2.5 or 3 inch lifts?

Want to get an idea of what they'll look like after the suspension sits a bit too.

 

3” OME with 285’s

 

Here's when my TRD ORP had 2.5in lift with OME

https://youtu.be/ksITmLl36Kg

 

Here's when my TRD ORP has 3in lift with ELKA

https://youtu.be/WCyzwYRZqwc

 

This is a great read. What size tire - how much lift.........and more..............

https://trail4runner.com/2018/01/03/largest-tire-size-4runner/
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3”

 

Does yours have KDSS? If so it's generally recommended to stay at 2.5" or less for the front. I don't think there is a consensus on that lift height restriction, but you may encounter some issues with lean and ride quality if you go much higher than 2.5". That said, I'll be going with a 3" Dobinsons (stock weight) which I feel should settle to around 2.5" due to the weight of my sliders and steel skids.

If you don't have KDSS, I would do 3" front all day long.

 

3"/2" lift/leveling kit RevTek 275-70-17 tires

 

Well, 2.5 is about the cutoff for needing new UCA's, so if you don't want to mess with that I'd stick with 2"-2.5".

When I lift mine, I want to stick with 2" front. AFAIK, 3" doesn't really allow a bigger tire than a 2", and my thinking is I'd rather leave a little down travel left at 2" than being topped out at 3".

Just my .02.

 

Eye ball won't even notice the difference.

Find a brand that you want and go with it.

 

3 inches might be at the ragged edge of where you might also need to consider a diff drop kit. When I chose mine, I asked about that from the vendor. 2.5 inches doesn’t need it. I did get new UCAs, though.

 

I didn't mention in the previous post, we do have a diff. drop also. JBA UCA's installed too. Thanx for reminding me Chris..

 

3" here no diff drop needed.

 

Do your bigger tires rub when turning?

 

3inch Front 2inch rear Revtek

 

They did slightly in the front, little bit of trimming fixed it (trimmed a lot more than needed for more clearance when stuffing tires and also looks). Then of course, the dreaded body mount that was resolved with a body mount chop and having the caster adjusted.
Rear tires have been stuffed and have no rubbing. They’re 295’s, so a true 33” tire.

 

Looks real good! I kept the stock 265/70/17 tires but went with wider, offset wheels.
I didn't end up trimming since the quarter panel was bent in enough to stop hitting the wheel well.

As soon as I need new tires, I'm going to go bigger.

 

A part of me wishes I did that as well, and then started mods after factory equipment pooped out. Nice rig! I dig the color combo.

 

2.3" front with medium duty coils
1.5" rear heavy duty coils
295/70/17 (33.5" × 12") tires

 

Stud. Now don't go gettin' all cocky since you're on holiday in Florida while the rest of us Up Nort' are iced up.

That looks so bad ass...

 

Lol! I hope I can bring back some better weather with me.

I couldn't be much happier with it. I'm still getting decent fuel economy. Acceleration is still good. I need to trim the mud-flaps but otherwise no rubbing.

I can't wait to really test them out!

 

Is this with a 3in lift in the front and 2 in in the back ??

 

Yes it is. That is what RevTek (manufacturer) claims.

 

What exact kit did you buy ??

 

It was the #432 kit, with the rear shocks and diff. drop.

 

How is the suspension doing now? Which did you end up buying if you don’t mind? I’m thinking the same and have kdss as well. Thx!

 

2.5 with UCA’s. It’s a limited so looks a bit strange.

 

Looks great.
What off-set are your wheels?

 

Thank you!

0 offset. The tires are pretty flush with the fenders.