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Discussion in 'Suspension' started by 06BLUEDBLSPORT, Oct 1, 2009.

  1. Oct 1, 2009 at 7:07 PM
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    Are spacers bad? I have heard that they give a bad ride quality. Im getting a lift and might get a spacer lift with rear AAL but i want some input first
     
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  2. Oct 1, 2009 at 7:10 PM
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    Don't do spacers. Install 5100's instead.
     
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  3. Oct 1, 2009 at 7:11 PM
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    Yes they can affect ride, they don't really perform well offroad. The 5100s are a good recommendation if you are worried about budget.
     
    Brunes, Oct 1, 2009
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  4. Oct 1, 2009 at 7:13 PM
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  5. Oct 1, 2009 at 7:13 PM
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    thanks for the info!
     
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  6. Oct 1, 2009 at 7:15 PM
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    yeah i have 5100's one of my fave mods yet!
     
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  7. Oct 1, 2009 at 7:31 PM
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    Who would you recommend getting the 5100's through and doing the install. Will Toyota do them?
     
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  8. Oct 1, 2009 at 7:33 PM
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    nope toyota wont do em... i just bought the front ones.. but im getting 5125's soon for the rear and installing my self
     
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  9. Oct 1, 2009 at 7:55 PM
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    my toyota dealership will install them
     
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  10. Oct 1, 2009 at 10:28 PM
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    What lift specs? And tire size are you running?
     
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  11. Oct 2, 2009 at 4:26 AM
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    REcommend looking up Downsouth Motorsports on the site- They have member deals and discounts on the 5100s. Any suspension shop or dealership should install them. Finding an offroad shop will probably yield the best results...
     
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  12. Oct 4, 2009 at 12:05 PM
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    So can someone tell me a good 3 inch lift front and rear for a good price besides getting Bilstein 5100s
     
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  13. Oct 4, 2009 at 12:26 PM
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    Toyota will install them, but they will physically rape you with the cost.
     
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  14. Oct 22, 2009 at 9:38 PM
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    every one doesnt like the spacers prob not the best well i no its not the best to do i have them and the ride to me isnt realy any diff i went wheeling today for 6 hours while hunting and they performed well so idk alot of these guys prob no more then me but i love them payed a buddy 75 dollars for mine and its a great investment for the price
     
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