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All pro 3" leaf spring and SAW coilovers in the front

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by cr250mw2, Nov 29, 2010.

  1. Nov 29, 2010 at 6:42 PM
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    cr250mw2

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    I have a set of sway away 3" coilovers for my 08 tacoma and am thinking I am going to buy a 3" leaf package for the rear. My question is will the rear sit alot higher than the front?
     
  2. Nov 29, 2010 at 6:50 PM
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    malander

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    sway aways are adjustable yes? the rear should settle down but every truck is different
     
  3. Nov 29, 2010 at 6:53 PM
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    jandrews

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    You want 1 to 2" of rake. 3" leaf pack with 3" coilovers should be around 2" of rake.
     
  4. Nov 29, 2010 at 6:54 PM
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    does he now :rolleyes:
     
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    I was hoping to that it would level out but I was not sure because of the way the tacoma sits stock.
     
  6. Nov 29, 2010 at 7:01 PM
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    Level will sag in the ass if you put a load in the bed.

    Once again, strongly recommend some rake.
     
  7. Nov 29, 2010 at 7:06 PM
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    Cool man thanks for the advice I will go with it and see how it works out
     
  8. Nov 29, 2010 at 7:18 PM
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    It will look stock..maybe worsei
     
  9. Nov 29, 2010 at 7:42 PM
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    Should I think about doing a 4" spindle lift in the front to off set the rear? I already have the SAW coils for the front but I don't want my truck to look and ride like s#$t!
     
  10. Nov 29, 2010 at 7:46 PM
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    Yesdo like 5 in the front with 3 in the back
     
  11. Nov 29, 2010 at 7:52 PM
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    How much are 5" spindles and where do I find them for a 08 Tacoma. Should I get rid of the Saws and stick with stock front coils or will the saws still be better with spindles? Can I even put spindles on a 4x4?
     
  12. Nov 30, 2010 at 7:16 AM
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    Spindles don't work on 4x4 trucks. They're 2wd only.

    Get the 3" pack in the rear. It'll sit fine.

    For reference, this was my truck when I had W/E shocks up front and the AP 3" packs in the rear:
    IMG_0256_ca7d31f70901d4f69bea6c19608f3764c4bd3b53.jpg
     
  13. Nov 30, 2010 at 7:18 AM
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    I have OME that are 2.75 and my truck sits fine. I'm also not as high in the front because I'm not running coilovers (OME)
     
  14. Nov 30, 2010 at 8:44 PM
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    i think itll sit too high in the rear. i have a 2.5" aal, and its too high for my taste. dont really need too much rake, cause the only things that get thrown in the bed are surfboards, snowboards, camping gear, and turnouts. nothing too heavy
     

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