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First gen tundra budget off-road build

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by btobs, Dec 1, 2022.

  1. Dec 1, 2022 at 10:46 AM
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    Hey guys so I wrecked my 2002 toyota tundra 4x4 access cab the day I bought it… I know. (Wheel was fastened incorrectly and it was not my fault). I have some smashed components on the front end but it’s not that much damage and I’d like to take this opportunity to do a full suspension lift. I don’t know much about off-road builds and what components to buy. I want a build that’s decent and not going to break on me (im not a serious off-roader) and I want it to be a budget build. If you can provide a full suspension lift build, links to other posts, advice, it would help me out a ton! Thanks guys
     
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    Mustanley

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    After reading that stuff (especially the Suspension section on that 1st link), if you still have questions about what to buy, swing back here.

    Basic budgets for a 2"-3" lift, you're looking at $800-$1,200 for a very basic static lift where you do all the work, $1,200 - 2,000 for an adjustable lift where you do all the work, and pricing goes up 50%-100% if you have someone else do the install.

    Chances are you won't want to exceed 3" lift, because once you do, you're spending thousands replacing things to compensation for all the geometry changes you've made. These trucks weren't necessarily designed to be lifted at this generation.
     

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