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2012 Tacoma Custom 6" Springs Done and Installed...... Pictures

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Wizzard005, Jan 14, 2012.

  1. Jan 14, 2012 at 7:48 PM
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    Wizzard005

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    Aloha all,

    New springs are installed! It didn't take too long to install them, I was happy to get rid of the factory crap....

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    New Springs, I had these made for 300 Extra LBS for later....

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    New VS Factory with Fabtechs add-a-leaf

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    Back sits 3" higher then the normal fabtech rear lift, stock was 27" now 30"

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    I forgot to take a picture of the finished leveled out pic, Here are the specs...

    Rear to the bottom of the bumper 30"

    Front to the sway bar mount, 24 1/2

    Front stock was at 6" now its at 8"
    Back was blocks 3" add-a-leafs 1 1/2 4 1/2 now 7"

    Front sits about 1" lower in the front then the rear, witch i like it like that, I like the front being a little lower then the rear so when i put people / gear in the bed, it will then sit level...

    Comments welcome... I will make an updated video walk around later this week.....
     
  2. Jan 14, 2012 at 7:54 PM
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    IndianTaco

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    takes some pics of the trucks and them girls down by the beach again
     
  3. Jan 14, 2012 at 7:59 PM
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    Pugga

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    Sharp looking truck, I can't wait to see the finished side shot. Looks like you have quite a bit of rake though, is that what you wanted?
     
  4. Jan 14, 2012 at 8:01 PM
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    No Thats a pic before we lifted the front up.. But you can see how much heighter the back is vs the stock fabtech lift...
     
  5. Jan 14, 2012 at 8:02 PM
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    Its dark out now, I will get a pic tomorrow, wont be the best, but at least you all will get the idea...
     
  6. Jan 14, 2012 at 8:02 PM
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    sweet truck to man its off to a really great start
     
  7. Jan 14, 2012 at 8:20 PM
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    trd supercharger, afe cai, doug thorley lt hearders, magnaflow exhaust, rcd 4.5" lift with ome 883 springs, cbi ditch light mounts with rigid industry D2 spot lights,
    if you dont mind me asking, how much did all that run you?
     
  8. Jan 14, 2012 at 8:30 PM
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    For the springs? Are were 250/each.. Witch to me is a good deal...
     
  9. Jan 14, 2012 at 8:34 PM
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    tacobo670

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    wow 250 each, from alcan? im also wanting to swap my block setup. so u got a 6in lift pack with +300lbs overload? and rear does sit a little higher than the front correct?
     
  10. Jan 14, 2012 at 8:40 PM
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    Yes, from the blocks vs what i have now was 3" difference, however if you dont want it that height, just order the same springs I got at 5" and it will sit right or get what i have and adjust the front to match...
     
  12. Jan 14, 2012 at 8:55 PM
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    nice. tanks eh! i miss my rock too (island boy).
    i spoke to alcan n they was gonna charge me about 680 for a set.
    how does she ride? stiff in rear or still cherreh?
     
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    Did you get the orbit-eyes bushings?
     
  15. Jan 14, 2012 at 9:00 PM
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    very nice!!! for those who are wanting some leafs try checking out all pro off-roads expedition leaf springs they say itll give you 3" but damn it gave me 5" heres the link...loaded up two dirtbikes in the back a 450 and a 250 and it didnt sag a bit, thats how stiff they are.....
     
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    It drives so much better, I would say it now handles like a stock truck would or a truck with a nice suspension...

    It doesn't sway anymore.... I am going to take it to sears tomorrow for a alignment, not sure if it needs it, but i just want to make sure all is well
     
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    Not even close...

    No, wasn't a need for that living out here in Hawaii (only have beach wheeling)
     
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    I was going to get these, but All-Pro wouldn't tell me if they would be higher than what i already have or not....

    I couldn't take the chance because of the shipping to Hawaii.. 390.00 bucks...
     
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    alcans + tax return = WIN!
     
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    orbit eye bushings, i would suspect this causes more "body roll" when cornering on the street?
     

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