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Strut Spacers Who started with them???

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by n.gardner, Jan 17, 2015.

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  1. Jan 17, 2015 at 6:53 PM
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    n.gardner

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    You almost joined this thread. 0 Points awarded :)
     
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  2. Jan 17, 2015 at 7:50 PM
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    Toytec Ultimate lift Coilovers Toytec AAL No diff Drop 5% Tint all around Morimoto 2Stroke LEDS High and Low Morimoto Fog Lights MESO Key FOBs
    Bought my '06 with a Revtek with a block in the back.

    Replaced it with 5100s, ome 885, and an AAL

    Now my truck I recently bought is a Procomp 6" with kings all around and atlas springs
     
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  3. Jan 17, 2015 at 7:52 PM
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    n.gardner

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    I know there are more cheap bastards like myself out there
     
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  4. Jan 17, 2015 at 8:02 PM
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    I bought a cheap 3/2 spacer & block lift from ebay, didnt even pay $200. :anonymous:
    I ditched that lift & now have 5100's all around, front set at 1.75 along with Maxtrac spindles (4") & 1/4" top plate spacer. Rear is All Pro expos & 1.5" blocks.
     
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  5. Jan 17, 2015 at 8:18 PM
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    DING DING DING extra points. :)

    you like them spindles?
     
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  6. Jan 17, 2015 at 8:23 PM
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    Me.....$200 3" spacers from ebay.
    Now...
    LR UCA'S
    5100's all around
    Toytec coils
    Extended lines
    Dakar leaf packs with shims
    ....much better
     
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  7. Jan 17, 2015 at 8:26 PM
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    Sweet, extra points! I knew buying that crap would pay off one day.:D
    I forgot to mention the spacer lift didn't even have a name. Haha
    Love the spindles, easy install & way beefier than stock. Oh & they add 1.5" to the track width, .75"each side.
     
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  8. Jan 17, 2015 at 8:49 PM
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    EBAY FTMFW
     
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  9. Jan 17, 2015 at 8:49 PM
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    I put a Truxxx spacer lift on my '08 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. Results as you might expect, lessons learned.

    Icon Stage 1 + progressive AAL on my '13 Taco.
     
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  10. Jan 17, 2015 at 8:50 PM
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    Thank you for sharing!
     
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  11. Jan 17, 2015 at 10:14 PM
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    ...

    Time to start calling people out! join me!

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    this thread is a public service announcement !
     
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  12. Jan 17, 2015 at 10:26 PM
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    Im ready to come clean... (Go easy on me)
    2007 3" Spacer w/Block - Purchase from Toytec
    2011 3" Spacer w/aal - Purchased from Extreme truck toys
    2015 3" Spacer w/aal straight from the dealer - Came on the truck when I bought it. (Looks like a Ready Lift)

    ***Today i just installed Toytec 's Boss coilovers w/aal......***

    And I will never go back to a spacer.. What a difference!
     
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  13. Jan 17, 2015 at 10:27 PM
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    i started with toytec inside the coil type spacers, not the top mount type. didn't take long for the front to feel worn, as in soft and bouncy. also did a rear block with the junk 3 leaf pack.

    after a year like this i upgraded to OME all around, WOW, what a difference, all positive.

    for street only trucks i guess the spacers are fine...
     
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  14. Jan 17, 2015 at 10:28 PM
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    Bro, IDGAF where you got them... you are getting BONUS POINTS
     
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  15. Jan 17, 2015 at 10:28 PM
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    OME FTMFW
     
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  16. Jan 17, 2015 at 10:35 PM
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    Edited
     
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  17. Jan 17, 2015 at 10:51 PM
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    Truck looks good boss!
     
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  18. Jan 18, 2015 at 6:04 AM
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    On the 2004 I put spacers on, yeah, never again. Blew out cv's added diff drop, helped. never any good.
     
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  19. Jan 18, 2015 at 6:11 AM
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    About to buy the Toytec eibach coils/top plate spacer/aal lift
     
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  20. Jan 18, 2015 at 9:29 AM
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    Pro Comp 2.25 inch leveling kit. Still running it.
     
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