2008 with Fabtech lift - pics

[bigbully]

Originally Posted by blackbeast

what fabtech lift is it the coil overs? and mine 2 wheel drive so it should be easier...

It's the Performance kit that comes with the coilovers.

[YAZZITZ]

Originally Posted by Deznutjob

It's not you Tyler, most lifts are lower in the back for different reasons. Some lift companies don't account for the TRD package and it will ride high in the back while some lift companies come with too small of a block! Its easy to do your own fix if it's low in the back and you want it level. A higher front end is always better for a prerunner type offroad. My lift originally came with 12 in front and 10 at the rear. I'm havin a little fun right now and adjusted it to 13" front and 11" rear! Easy to do and easy to change back!

Have the Fabtech 6" on my '08 Tundra. How can I raise the rear to sit level?
Easy to do?

Thanks!

[Deznutjob]

Originally Posted by YAZZITZ

Have the Fabtech 6" on my '08 Tundra. How can I raise the rear to sit level?
Easy to do?

Thanks!

That lift has the 6" front and the 3" rear lift, is your truck 4x4? What size blocks does the Fabtech come with, 2 or 3"? Post a pic of the side view of your truck then a pic of the rear leaf springs and axle.

[YAZZITZ]

It's a 4x4. As for the pics and other info... I'll get on that tomorrow.
Thanks for the response.

[bigbully]

The Fabtech rear uses 3" blocks only. You could either take them out and put bigger blocks or put on an add a leaf in addition to the 3" blocks.

[ramoine]

I got this pic off of the ORU webb site of your truck . My question for you is, are those lines really that tight , or is there enough slack for the suspension to move fully ?
I re-sized the pic to make it bigger , it's a little grainy , but you can see what I'm referring to . Thanks .

[bigbully]

I'll have to take a look and see what those lines are. I haven't had any issues and the kit comes with brackets to relocate lines etc. As far as I know the suspension isn't limited any, but I'd have to talk to Fabtech or the shop to see what's up.

[ramoine]

It appears that the Brakeline was relocated , but it looks like there is not much slack . The line going on front of the shock and mounted on the knuckle is the one that I'm looking at .

I have seen some kits advertised with brakeline extentions , just did not know if your was or not .

[ramoine]

It could just be the way it looks in the pic .

[smithy144]

does anybody know of any cheaper 6" lifts

[TUNDRACATS]

Originally Posted by smithy144

does anybody know of any cheaper 6" lifts

het smithy check out the buy and sell thread somebody is selling their 6" stage II pro comp lift for 3000, wwh06 lives in so cal........

[Deznutjob]

Originally Posted by smithy144

does anybody know of any cheaper 6" lifts

try (4) 1 ton jacks...... You won't be able to drive it but it will look cool in your driveway man!

[Deznutjob]

Originally Posted by bigbully

I'll have to take a look and see what those lines are. I haven't had any issues and the kit comes with brackets to relocate lines etc. As far as I know the suspension isn't limited any, but I'd have to talk to Fabtech or the shop to see what's up.

I have a neighbor that used to work for "Hoseman", they do custom high performance hoses and stuff. He started his own thing and provides everything for cars/trucks, boats, dragsters, you name it! He has some cool sheeeot! His site seems to be under construction but if anyone is interested let me know.

[bolivia310]

Originally Posted by bigbully

Just got my truck back from the shop with the new Fabtech lift and I thought I'd post pics since most people have the Pro Comp lift. Pics aren't the greatest... I'll have to take some better ones tomorrow in better sunlight.

Let me know what you guys think, god or bad.... I can take it

Before:




After:






Suspension closeups:





35x12.50 BFG Mud Terrain KM2 tires on 18x9 Pro Comp 6088:


A little perspective:


Haven't gotten a chance to drive it too much yet, but so far the softness of the suspension feels about the same, but the ride is a little rougher probably due to the tire size difference. Kind hard to explain.... I guess the suspension is plush, but a feel the road more. The BFGs feel good and are very quiet, but I haven't gotten above 50 yet. They are bumpy when coming to a stop though. You really feel the knobs then.

The loss of power is noticeable, but not terrible. I haven't gotten a chance to get on it yet though, cause of late afternoon SoCal traffic.

I'll have to update after driving it a bit this weekend.

Looks like Pedro???

[Deznutjob]

Originally Posted by bigbully

The Fabtech rear uses 3" blocks only. You could either take them out and put bigger blocks or put on an add a leaf in addition to the 3" blocks.

Talk about axel wrap, I wouldn't advise any bigger than 3" blocks. Deaver makes a sweet leaf spring setup that I would strongly suggest, the F67 model provides 3" of added long travel at a decent price.Deaver Suspension