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3 inch spacer lift ++++?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Redtaco77, Mar 15, 2011.

  1. Mar 15, 2011 at 7:50 PM
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    Redtaco77

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    3'' lift and striaght pipes!
    I have a 3 inch spacer suspension lift on my 08 Tacoma. I want to get 2-3 more inches of lift. I was thinking of a leaf pack with aals for the back to give me 2 more inches. Is there a way to lift up the front some more without going to a body lift? Thanks for the help!
     
  2. Mar 15, 2011 at 7:53 PM
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    If you want to run 3+ you will have to buy a drop bracket lift.. or get lift spindles (didn't realize you had a PreRunner)
     
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  5. Mar 15, 2011 at 8:18 PM
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    What brand of spindles do you suggest? I am trying to keep it reasonable
     
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    No spindles are reasonably priced. There are none much under $1000.

    The only ways to get over 3" of lift in the front are spindles, drop bracket (which costs more than spindles), SAS, or 3" suspension +3" body.
     
  7. Mar 16, 2011 at 9:49 AM
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    Dang even for just 2-3 inch spindles!? Sounds like I should of planned a little better
     
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    Total Chaos makes 3.5" Spindles. All the rest are 4".
     
  9. Mar 20, 2011 at 6:07 PM
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    So I could install a body lift for cheaper and easier? I have a 2wd and am just going for looks.
     
  10. Mar 20, 2011 at 6:10 PM
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    body lifts look gay. i recommend to never get a body no matter what
     
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    just get spindles and loose the spacers.
     
  12. Mar 20, 2011 at 6:19 PM
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    I was just wanting 2" more lift and dont think a 2" body would be that noticeable? How hard is the install on spindles?
     
  13. Mar 20, 2011 at 6:29 PM
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    Any idea how much a shop would charge for install?
     
  15. Mar 20, 2011 at 8:22 PM
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    if you want 2 inches just get bilstein 5100's
     
  16. Mar 20, 2011 at 8:38 PM
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    Will that give me an additional 2" if I have a 3" spacer already?
     
  17. Mar 20, 2011 at 8:40 PM
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    no not without consquences.
     
  18. Mar 20, 2011 at 8:42 PM
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    Like what?
     
  19. Mar 20, 2011 at 8:50 PM
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    well first depending on if your spacer is top plate or preload, if you could actually jam down the lower control arm to fit in, your upper and lower ball joints will fail and you will either bottom out or over extend your shocks on bumps.


    leading to this


     
  20. Mar 20, 2011 at 9:29 PM
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    Well I am not sure which one it is but I am assuming top plate. It is the simple spacer that just bolts on top. Would one work and the other kind fail?
     

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