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Hi everyone! Have top plate spacer question

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by atxwrangler, Feb 29, 2016.

  1. Feb 29, 2016 at 10:15 PM
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    I have a 2014 crew cab long bed taco. I want to run bilsteins in front set at 1.75 and a top plate spacer 1/4". Is anyone doing this? How is the ride and any issues? Thanks in advance!image.jpg
     
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  2. Feb 29, 2016 at 10:28 PM
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    None so far, have 5100s for front, toytec add a leaf for back. Not installed
    Oh! And where can i buy one of these 1/4 top plate spacers from?
     
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  3. Feb 29, 2016 at 10:30 PM
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    is a great site. I can't really help with the question though.
     
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  4. Mar 20, 2016 at 8:17 PM
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    Bump because interested in doing this...
     
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  5. Mar 20, 2016 at 8:46 PM
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    I changed lift plan and couldnt be happier. I used the toytec 521600 springs,with two 1/4 top plate spacers. I added toytec 2.5 add a leaf and bilstein 5100 in front at lowest setting. Just got back together tonight. Test drive was very nice without any alignment. Plush, like factory ride, not stiff!!
     
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  6. Mar 20, 2016 at 8:54 PM
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    Well I already have the Billy's at 1.75" and a 1.25" block in the rear. I'm trying to figure out if going to all the trouble to install a spacer to get another .5" is really worth it...
     
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  7. Mar 20, 2016 at 9:32 PM
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    I gotcha! Im gonna post pics of mine later.
     
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  8. Mar 20, 2016 at 9:34 PM
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    I would really like to do a 3/8" top spacer, but that would require longer top plate studs and uncompressing the spring.
     
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  9. Mar 21, 2016 at 12:18 AM
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    None so far, have 5100s for front, toytec add a leaf for back. Not installed
    My local mechanic only charged $25 per side th break down factory spring/shocks and assemble new spring/shocks. Some people go up to 1/2 inch plate plus these springs with no uca needed. I went with 1/4 to be on safe side and still very happy with the lift.
     
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  10. Mar 21, 2016 at 6:11 AM
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    Well I'm already on Bilstein 5100's at 1.75" so getting towards the max amount before I'll need new UCAs. So the lift from a 1/4 is pretty noticeable?
     
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    How's the ride? I've got Bilsteins and 1/4 inch spacers sitting in my garage waiting to be installed. What size tires are you running?
     
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  12. Apr 7, 2016 at 12:29 PM
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    Looks great, rides great. 5100s at 1.75" with a 1/4" spacer on both sides. 1.25" block in the rear.

     
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  13. Apr 7, 2016 at 12:43 PM
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    Cool. Now I just need to decide on a tire size. 265/70/17 or 255/75/17.
     
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    OP, are you going to be lifting the rear at all?
     
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    I have BFG KO2's 265/75R16
     
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