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Discussion in 'Suspension' started by 4Wheelin4Banger, Jan 15, 2013.

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  1. Apr 26, 2017 at 4:35 AM
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    Anyone happen to know approximate stock measurement hub to fender on 2nd gen TED sport? Forgot to take measurement before installation and am curious about how much lift I ended up with.
     
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  2. Apr 26, 2017 at 4:47 AM
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    It should be:
    LF RF
    20" 20.5"
    LR RR
    21" 21"

    What did you install and when?
     
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  3. Apr 26, 2017 at 5:45 AM
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    Installed OME 885s with the 10mm top plate spacers, trim packer for driver side, and dakars. Had it installed last Saturday.
     
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  4. Apr 26, 2017 at 5:51 AM
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    I'm confused. So you have 15 mm in top plate spacers (2 plates) on the driver side, and 10 mm on the passenger side?
     
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  5. Apr 26, 2017 at 5:52 AM
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    Will be putting on OME 885/90000, with driver's side spacer pre-installed, (+/- 60k miles on them) on the front; and 5100s (5k miles) with Deaver AAL (brand new) in the rear.
    No armor, yet. Or any other weight gainers
     
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  6. Apr 26, 2017 at 6:21 PM
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    So I am admittedly a bit of a noob, but according to Wheelers Offroad where I purchased the lift, the 5mm trim packer is installed under the spring seat on the strut. I had the coils pre-assemled from Wheelers and the trim packer was included in the assembly. The spacers are on the top plates. So effectively, yes, I have 15mm additonal on the driver side and 10mm on the passenger. Also installed the + leaf springs on the driver side. This was to eliminate the "taco lean".
     
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  7. Apr 26, 2017 at 7:15 PM
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    You done right.
     
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  8. Apr 27, 2017 at 4:08 AM
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    Oh I see. I was envisioning just two top plate spacers stacked on one side. Post up some pics of your truck!
     
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  9. Apr 27, 2017 at 9:30 AM
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    Just wanted to update you guys on this. The folks at Toytec are super awesome and sending me all new parts, got to love great customer service!
     
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  10. Apr 27, 2017 at 9:33 AM
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    You "might" want to get some UCAs.
     
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    Might. Might not.

    An alignment will determine that. Not the internet.
     
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    Troof. I've heard about 50/50 that I do, or don't, need UCAs. Only an alignment will reveal the answer.
     
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    I want UCA's and dont even need em

    Thanks TacomaWorld! :bananadead:
     
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    Hence the "might" part. :rolleyes:

    You'll be upwards of 2.5-2.75" in front, same as I was. I was fine with tire wear and street behavior, but it did drive a little skittish. Our trucks weigh about the same, so your lift is gonna be almost identical.
     
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    So, I'm just about install full leaf pack +
    $74 D29xl Old Man Emu Dakar Extra Leaf Spring
    D29xl and 6112 on the front and I've been curios if I need UCA. Before you bash me, I am new to all of this. Yes, I've spent hours in the suspension forum and still haven't seen a definitive answer. How will an alignment determine if you need UCA? What should I look for as the determining factor on the print out from the alignment?
     
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    Caster.

    Also the rear suspension setup really doesn't make a difference on UCAs. You setting the 6112s will.
    If you crank them to all hell then you'll likely need them, if you don't, you likely wont.
     
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    Gotcha, thanks for answering. I'll do some more reading about alignments measurements and terms. I'm hoping I don't need to set them too high to get a slight rake or level.
     
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    What kind of added weight do you have on the rear of your truck?
     
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