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3'' spacer lift. who has em'??

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by prerunner05, Nov 14, 2009.

  1. Nov 14, 2009 at 2:06 PM
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    prerunner05

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    So who on here has a 3'' front spacer lift on there truck? Have you noticed any changes/bad vibes etc...?? or are you satisfied with the decision you made with the spacer lift? lets see pics and hear the in and outs of this lift kit!!
     
  2. Nov 14, 2009 at 2:12 PM
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    Incognito

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    Spacer kits are known for their horrible ride quality... I'd say completely skip the spacers at all costs... :)
     
  3. Nov 14, 2009 at 2:13 PM
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    The_Hodge

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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    i had a 2.5" spacer lift on my 07 prerunner and a 3" at one time on my 09 4x4. less to worry about being 2wd. and mine werent that bad of rides
     
  4. Nov 14, 2009 at 2:15 PM
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    05PreRunner

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    I'm running the 3" toytec spacer lift. It definitely stiffens up the ride! They're actually gonna be coming off VERY soon, as i just purchased some coil overs.. I'd say skip the spacers and get coilovers

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  5. Nov 14, 2009 at 2:16 PM
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    Hoyal

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    I would just go with the 5100's and start from there but spacers arent to bad of a ride from what I have experienced on the road in my buddies taco.
     
  6. Nov 14, 2009 at 2:22 PM
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    I have a 3" spacer and it is not a good ride by any means. It is very stiff. I regret putting the kit on, which will be coming off soon :yay:
     
  7. Nov 14, 2009 at 2:26 PM
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    I have a 2.5 inch spacer kit, and I like it, rides not to bad
     
  8. Nov 14, 2009 at 3:58 PM
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    pataco

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    had it.dont reccomend it.save up and get the good stuff.
     
  9. Nov 14, 2009 at 4:06 PM
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    ColtsTRD

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    I'm rockin a 3" lift and I have no ride issues...I mean don't get me wrong its different than stock but nothing crazy...Plan on getting rid of the spacers soon though anyhow and rollin with the Billy 5100s and OME 885 Coils :)

    Edit: The reason I went with the Spacer kit is because i'm not gonna be wheelin hard since my truck is only a TRD OR PR :cool:
     
  10. Nov 14, 2009 at 5:52 PM
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    prerunner05

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    thats the thing i do some mild offroading but not very often. not many places to go anyway plus only prerunner. just a daily driver to and from work and out to wherever. also i talked to my local auto performance shop and he told me to go with the 5100 adjustables with a 1/2 inch spacer on top with aal in the rear. what do you guys think of that??
     
  11. Nov 14, 2009 at 6:40 PM
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    that would work as well and also should ride better
     
  12. Nov 14, 2009 at 7:17 PM
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    OffroadToy

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    I originally wanted the truck level, and had a 3" spacer up front with a 2" aal in back. After deciding a like the look of a bit of a rack, I switched out the front spacer to a 1.5". The truck seemed to be floating before, and the cv boot ribs were rubbing...even with the differential drop. Now it actually rides pretty good, and no more worries about the boots tearing. I plan on upgrading to a better set up when it's time to get new tires and shocks...
     

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