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coilovers for already lifted 6 inch pro comp

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by saltidadyo, Jan 26, 2011.

  1. Jan 26, 2011 at 12:12 PM
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    I have recently lifted my tacoma with 6 inch pro comp. I am thinking of getting coil overs, what would be different from the original if i get a good aftermarket one. also what ones would be recomended?
     
  2. Jan 26, 2011 at 12:13 PM
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    icon for sure
     
  3. Jan 26, 2011 at 12:14 PM
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    I am using the stock ones.
     
  4. Jan 26, 2011 at 12:15 PM
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    he means he's using the stock struts with provided spacer...i think
     
  5. Jan 26, 2011 at 12:16 PM
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    ignore the brake line and my hand but here are the procomp coilovers


    [​IMG]
     
  6. Jan 26, 2011 at 12:21 PM
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    yes your right u am using the spacers im sorry i didn't mention that. whats the difference if i change em is it a big difference in the ride
     
  7. Jan 26, 2011 at 12:22 PM
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    yes it will ride much better
     
  8. Jan 26, 2011 at 12:24 PM
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    and these are the icon direct replacements for the 6" lifts. these belong to tim (tbk224)

    [​IMG]
     
  9. Jan 26, 2011 at 12:30 PM
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    ok so i get rid of the spacers and replace the coilovers and they are bigger then the factory ones thats where i would get the lift i get that thanks also what are the little things next to the coilover i know i may sound stupid but im a little new to this, but im loving it already. i must of spent about 7000 already damn if my wife only knew
     
  10. Jan 26, 2011 at 12:31 PM
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    those are external resivoirs for better cooling
     
  11. Jan 26, 2011 at 12:33 PM
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    Once I get them installed, I will let you know how the ride difference is. I've been a little under the weather so it might be awhile before I get them on. I am currently running adjustable Bilstein 5100's with the spacers right now. And yes...you can run any aftermarket shock with the spacers. I would definitely say Icons would be your best option though. These shocks were built specifically around our trucks.

    If you do decide to go this route PM me and I will hook you up with the best guys in the business to order from.
     
  12. Jan 26, 2011 at 12:34 PM
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    how do i place a pic like you did
     
  13. Jan 26, 2011 at 12:35 PM
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    hey tim thanks for the info and the offer and i defiantly will pm you
     
  14. Jan 26, 2011 at 12:38 PM
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  15. Jan 26, 2011 at 12:42 PM
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    file:///Users/saltidadyo/Library/Mail%20Downloads/photo.JPG
     
  16. Jan 26, 2011 at 12:44 PM
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  17. Jan 26, 2011 at 12:44 PM
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    got it. the picture thing lol thats my truck today
     
  18. Jan 26, 2011 at 12:50 PM
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    Nice truck Sal. Damn I wish I could be up playing in the snow right now.
     
  19. Jan 26, 2011 at 12:57 PM
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    yeah we have 6 inches right now and it just started comming down now harder, i have no where to be but im gonna take the truck out in a little while see if anyone needs help getting pulled out stuck whatever just a reason to get on the road
     
  20. Jan 26, 2011 at 12:59 PM
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    tim i got my borla put on last week. im happy with it but i thought it would be a little louder. cat back
     

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