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Skyjacker 3" and Donahoe 3"

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Old 05-12-2005, 11:26 AM
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Lightbulb Skyjacker 3" and Donahoe 3"

Who has the Skyjacker 3' Kit? I was going to upgade my stock shocks but it would come out to be about only $100 than going with this and having something a lot more reliable than a leveling kit.

Although Im very interested in the Donahoe 3" Kit but it seems like it'll never come out. Any new news?
 
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Old 05-12-2005, 11:41 AM
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I can't figure out what's taking Donahoe so long to come out with the new C/O's. They pumped out the C/O for the new Tacoma an no time flat. From what I understand, they "are still working on it."

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Old 05-12-2005, 12:25 PM
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I just shot them an email but I still don't understand how people were saying how you could put 35s and 37s on with this 3" lift. Im planning on just 33s so maybe this really wouldn't be the way to go.
 
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Old 05-13-2005, 06:39 PM
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I too am looking at the SkyJacker 3" kit. I currently have the DayStar spacers, but they worry me for the long term. Do you have spacers now? Kinda looks like you do. Do you think the Donahoe is a better kit if it ever comes out?
 
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Old 05-13-2005, 11:43 PM
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I have the Daystar leveling kit and thats the same reason why I want to do the Skyjacker 3".

IF the Donahoe 3" Kit ever comes it will be top notch but it will also probally be around $1500 or around there for everything.
 
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Old 05-14-2005, 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by ThumperMX113
I just shot them an email but I still don't understand how people were saying how you could put 35s and 37s on with this 3" lift. Im planning on just 33s so maybe this really wouldn't be the way to go.
Well I've got the daystar on my truck and I'm running 35's. Seems to me with another .5 - 1.0 inches of lift you could still fit the 35's. But yeah, I'm still not believing the 37's. Unless you do some fender trimming or something.
 
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Old 05-25-2005, 11:38 AM
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Just curious if you have gotten the Skyjacker 3" kit yet?
 
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Old 05-25-2005, 11:40 AM
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Im getting it after I get my new headunit.
 
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Old 05-25-2005, 04:01 PM
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has anyone tried the skyjacker 3inch with 35s? it seems like you would be able to fit them since it is more lift than just a leveling kit??
 
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Old 05-25-2005, 04:26 PM
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I'm sure 35's will fit, depending on the wheel you use.
 
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Old 05-25-2005, 04:54 PM
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someone do it!!! maybe i will give it a try with some 17x9s with stock offset? alot cheaper and i like the full look in the fenderwell...
 
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Darn it...I should have saved a couple bucks, bought the Skyjacker Kit...sorry, I wouldve, but I just ordered my RS9000's and had my Autospring installed.

Maybe in a couple months...I want my system first.

If someone does it, please post it up ASAP!!!
 
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Old 05-25-2005, 07:50 PM
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someone do it!!! maybe i will give it a try with some 17x9s with stock offset? alot cheaper and i like the full look in the fenderwell...
It wouldn't work. If it will work your going to need a backspacing of 4" if you get a 9" wide wheel.
 
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Old 05-25-2005, 08:18 PM
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well there are people running 35s on their autosprings/daystars and they are not using that offset always.... why would this be any different? you are getting more lift with this kit??? it may rub a tiny like your setup but i think it could probably be cured with ease? someone correct me if i'm wrong, i'm just trying to understand it all.........
 
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Old 05-25-2005, 08:32 PM
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What kind of back spacing does the Eagle 178 have?

The Eagle 178 seems like the choice wheel in putting big tires with little lift.
 


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