How to: Front shock/spring removal

chris4x4 · 10-11-2009, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 05TacomaCO

I'm planning on removing my revtek spacer and replacing with 5100's. I read that I need a coil spring isolator (insulator) is this necessary? Set shocks to 2.5 or get OME 885's? Please help.

Yes it is.

redraider · 10-12-2009, 09:51 AM

I just took my spacer lift off and put on 5100's, set at 2.5 and installed UCA's from lightracing it looks like I dropped a little, but the ride is alot smoother how do I get it back up? What is this insulator thing you speak of?

jdkeller · 10-12-2009, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by redraider

I just took my spacer lift off and put on 5100's, set at 2.5 and installed UCA's from lightracing it looks like I dropped a little, but the ride is alot smoother how do I get it back up? What is this insulator thing you speak of?

That is just a tool. A spring compressor.

jdkeller · 10-12-2009, 09:55 AM

If you want more lift look at getting some spindles.

chris4x4 · 10-12-2009, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by jdkeller

That is just a tool. A spring compressor.

He may be meaning the spring "Isolator"? Its a large rubber washer that goes inbetween the top part tof the spring, and the top plate.

redraider · 10-12-2009, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdkeller

That is just a tool. A spring compressor.

ah, done

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdkeller

If you want more lift look at getting some spindles.

another thing added to the list

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris4x4

He may be meaning the spring "Isolator"? Its a large rubber washer that goes inbetween the top part tof the spring, and the top plate.

ah, yeah just reused mine

SamSter0077 · 10-20-2009, 06:19 AM

I love this thread, it was a big help. I removed my Sway bar, drove the truck.. and then promptly put it back on. Chris, can you use the OME Spacer on top of the shock mount instead of replacing the longer studs (with shorter ones) on the Strut? Are there long term problems from doing this? I can't think of any, can you?

Lexus Truck · 11-15-2009, 10:59 AM

Hey FlimFlubberJAM, any chance you can put the pictures back up?

TacoNut · 11-15-2009, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Lexus Truck

Hey FlimFlubberJAM, any chance you can put the pictures back up?

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/sus...tml#post990449

Lexus Truck · 11-16-2009, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by TacoNut

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/sus...tml#post990449

Thank you Sirrr.

10-12-2009, 09:51 AM	#162
redraider Hello Ladies Name: Eric Joined: Apr 2007, #1212 Location: San Antonio,TX Age: 28 Gender: Guy Posts: 523 BSP 06 Prerunner V6 LB 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 Billet grille, grill guard, OEM fog lights, OEM cruise control, CAI, blacked out taillights and headlights, side steps	I just took my spacer lift off and put on 5100's, set at 2.5 and installed UCA's from lightracing it looks like I dropped a little, but the ride is alot smoother how do I get it back up? What is this insulator thing you speak of? __________________ 2006 Tacoma Black Sand Pearl Prerunner 4.0 V6 2WD

10-12-2009, 09:55 AM	#164
jdkeller How many words can be fit in this s Joined: Nov 2008, #11040 Location: Inland Empire, Ca Age: 21 Gender: Male Posts: 4,625 2008 Tacoma Prerunner TRD Offroad 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 Rear TSB, Dome light LED, Devil Horns, Debadged, 6000k HID Headlights and fogs, reverse light LED's, Grillcraft black mesh, rear OME n182's, Total Chaos UCA's, 285/75/16 BFG KM2's, Spidertrax spacers, Blacked out emblems, cb, All Pro 3" leaf pack, Fox 2.0 coilovers, Revenge Fab Sliders, u bolt flip kit and Timbrens, iPod/iPhone stereo adapter.	If you want more lift look at getting some spindles. __________________

10-20-2009, 06:19 AM	#167
SamSter0077 Happy Camper Joined: Aug 2008, #8396 Location: Katy, TX Age: 32 Gender: Male Posts: 507 09 Tacoma 4x4 TRD OR 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L OME 886 Coils, and Struts, Rear TSB w/ OME shock absorbers, Fog Lamp anytime mod, Voyager Brake Controller.	I love this thread, it was a big help. I removed my Sway bar, drove the truck.. and then promptly put it back on. Chris, can you use the OME Spacer on top of the shock mount instead of replacing the longer studs (with shorter ones) on the Strut? Are there long term problems from doing this? I can't think of any, can you? __________________ Sam, Bianca, Matthew 9, Ethan 5 SETPUCCpup-upcampinggroup thehartsfieldsfamilyWebsite

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