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Going to take off My in-coil spacer's?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by gary56, Sep 24, 2012.

  1. Sep 24, 2012 at 9:43 PM
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    Bought my 2004 tacoma with rev tech 2.5 inch in coil spacers. from what I hear they are bad for the car. Thinking im going to take them off tomorrow and go back to stock. Any reason why I wound't want too?
     
  2. Sep 25, 2012 at 5:27 AM
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    It's a truck not a car. Only reason you wouldn't is if you have 285 or larger tires on right now and if you do then you will need to lift it with something else as stock suspension won't clear it. If you have stock tires or 265/75's then you should be fine to remove the spacers.
     
  3. Sep 25, 2012 at 7:28 AM
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    I have an 03 Prerunner and I'm going back to stock too. Just recently removed 3" body lift. Next is 3" blocks and coil spacers. My taco has a hell of a rake right now and I just want it to sit level.

    Sorry to thread jack but I'm interested in whats involved on removing coil spacers too. Ill be doing it soon and may do a write up on it.
     
  4. Sep 25, 2012 at 7:30 AM
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    Removing the coils in tact is fairly easy with minimal tools. Dis-assembling them is another story. However you can take them to almost any local auto parts store or mechanic shop and they will do it for a fee (usually $40).
     
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    If you want to take it out of the spring and shock assembly then you need to rent a spring compressor. If you are uneducated on how to use one pay someone to do it. Don't risk yourself getting hurt.
     
  6. Sep 25, 2012 at 8:07 AM
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    Sounds simple enough, I already have a pair of spring compressors. Anything suggested I should replace while I have it apart?

    Also, anyone know where I can get some stock u-bolts?

    And OP for thread jacking ill do a write up for you wotg pics if you want, when I take off mine!
     
  7. Sep 25, 2012 at 8:10 AM
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    You can get u-bolts at any auto parts chain for a reasonable price.
     
  8. Sep 26, 2012 at 1:04 PM
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    Went to shop to take the spacer lift off and the mechanic their told me to keep them on and they wern't bad for the car. He also said my tires would rub I have 265/75/16 . Whats the truth guys ?
     
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