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Front Spacer kit for 2nd Gen. Tacoma. To ship $15/accepting offers

Discussion in 'Buy / Sell / Trade' started by w8n4mud, Dec 13, 2009.

  1. Dec 13, 2009 at 2:57 PM
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    w8n4mud

    w8n4mud [OP] I'm back.

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    The title explains it all. I had this on before I made the upgrade to Bilsteins (5100's) on all corners. So of course it came off a 2006 Tacoma PreRunner TRD Sport Double Cab. They worked out great for the added lift but without the expense and provided the better clearance for the larger tires. I don't remember the brand spacer kit but I did pay around $150 for it. They are a little less than 2" tall.

    Thanks everyone. BTW, feel free to bump! :D

    I'll assume shipping to be around $15.
    I'll leave it to you guys in TW to make an offer.
    Albert

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  2. Dec 13, 2009 at 3:27 PM
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    w8n4mud [OP] I'm back.

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    Here is a picture of it installed when it was on the truck. Thanks guys.

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  3. Dec 13, 2009 at 3:30 PM
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    How do you like the 5100's? compared to stock with the spacer?
     
  4. Dec 13, 2009 at 3:34 PM
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    mwild I CANT SPELL SO DONT BITCH

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    does anyone know if these will fit a first gen
     
  5. Dec 13, 2009 at 3:50 PM
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    I love the 5100's. No shadow of a doubt, there is a change in ride quality. To boot, it did extremely well off-road.
     
  6. Dec 14, 2009 at 11:59 AM
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    I need to level out the front end after I got the suspension TSB, will these work? What is the install like for these?
     
  7. Dec 14, 2009 at 12:31 PM
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    These will level you out for sure. :)
     
  8. Dec 14, 2009 at 12:48 PM
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    Spacers seem to have a pretty bad rep in TW.
     
  9. Dec 14, 2009 at 12:57 PM
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    because they are crap:D
     
  10. Dec 14, 2009 at 1:20 PM
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    Why are they so bad?
     
  11. Dec 14, 2009 at 2:03 PM
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    just do a search on here about them:)
     
  12. Dec 15, 2009 at 6:23 PM
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    Way to help me make a sale. They're not that bad. After all I had them on my truck and kept the factory ride. I simply wanted it leveled off and couldn't afford the $500 for new 5100's all around and installed. This was just as good for me. A person on a budget who wants the look.
     
  13. Dec 16, 2009 at 6:08 AM
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    All I want is to level out the front. With that I should be able to put a larger tire on as well.
     
  14. Dec 16, 2009 at 8:53 AM
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    I ran 3" spacers with 33's on my 08 Double Cab - they work perfectly, and are a cheap fix instead of a suspension lift.
     
  15. Dec 16, 2009 at 8:54 AM
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    how difficlut is the install?
     
  16. Dec 16, 2009 at 8:56 AM
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    not hard, just long (using only hand tools). Pop the top ball joint - it makes it so much easier = it goes right back together and totally helps reinstalling the shock.

    You will need to rent a spring compressor (AutoZone).
     
  17. Dec 16, 2009 at 8:56 AM
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    Not bad, 2-3hrs of driveway work.
     
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    For what its worth, they're still up for sale.
     
  20. Dec 16, 2009 at 7:59 PM
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    chris4x4

    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    No spring compressor needed for the spacers being sold here. They install on Top of the Top Plate. Pull the shock assembly off the truck, put those on, then re install.
     

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