Is this a spacer lift?

Just purchased this Taco with the lift already on it. Just want to verify that this is a spacer lift on the front? I need to install new shocks on the front end and was curious if I have to go back with the TRD bilsteins that are on it now or can I purchase shocks that are meant for a truck with about 2.5 inches of lift? It currently has 285's on an 8 inch wheel so I assume that the lift is about 2.5 inches from what I've read. Thanks ahead of time for any advice. Oh, and I know everyone is going to tell me to buy a suspension lift but that's not in the budget right now.

 

yes its a spacer

 

Yes sir.

 

Thanks guys, so can I just purchase shocks meant for a 2.5 inch lift?

 

My suggestion would be to lose the spacers and get some coil-overs. If money is an issue...then save up.

 

You would put regular length shocks on that spacer lift. If you're buying shocks anyway, spend a little extra for $200 5100's and lose the spacer lift. The 5100's can be adjusted to 2.5" of lift and your ride will be way better

 

You actually have 2 spacers in there. One coil spacer and one top-plate spacer.

 

I wondered about that, thanks for the info!

 

May be a stupid question but, if you put the 5100's on will you gain the lift without changing the stock coil-overs? The shocks alone create the lift?

 

The 5100's are a unique shock that is height adjustable. Most shocks are not

 

Yup, either daystar or pro comp 2.5 inch lift.

 

ya the guy that owns the muffler suspension shop had no idea what i was talking about when i asked about the 5100 being adjustable.

 

if it looks like a spacer.......then well....its a spacer, get rid of it. get coilovers or 5100's at least

 

does anyone have a pic and price for them I just bought a 2011 reg cab 4x4 and would like a little lift. I put the ready lift on my old 09 5 lug and it sucked ass lol

 

"Them" being the bilstein 5100's?

Check out DownSouthMotorsports.com

 

yep my bad shoulda been more specific