1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

In desperate need of front coilovers

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Jpgmotoman, Aug 11, 2017.

  1. Aug 11, 2017 at 7:35 PM
    #1
    Jpgmotoman

    Jpgmotoman [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2015
    Member:
    #147139
    Messages:
    140
    Gender:
    Male
    Need asap best place to purchase a bolt on set got spc uca already . Bought a set of pro comp with the collar and having trouble finding someone to swap spring from stock to procomp tired of dealing with it running 285-70- 17 tires need help .
     
  2. Aug 11, 2017 at 7:37 PM
    #2
    inwood customs

    inwood customs Roaming potato

    Joined:
    Sep 11, 2016
    Member:
    #197024
    Messages:
    4,715
    First Name:
    Dave
    Vehicle:
    2006 v6 potato bugTuRD
    K&n, flowmaster, plastidip, chipped, hids, daves
    So u need someone with a spring compressor?

    Whats wrong with the tires?

    Shops will usually do a swap for a small fee.
     
  3. Aug 11, 2017 at 7:44 PM
    #3
    Jpgmotoman

    Jpgmotoman [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2015
    Member:
    #147139
    Messages:
    140
    Gender:
    Male
    Tires are good just giving size for clearance . Everybody around here is scared to compress spring onto procomp shock so I'm to the point to just buy complete bolt on . Went Rented a shock compresser but it is to fat of fingers once compressed can't get em off . It's the only thing holding me back from putting all together

    IMG_5099.jpg
     
  4. Aug 11, 2017 at 7:45 PM
    #4
    Jpgmotoman

    Jpgmotoman [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2015
    Member:
    #147139
    Messages:
    140
    Gender:
    Male
    It's my daily driver so stuck rideing Harley till fixed .
     
  5. Aug 11, 2017 at 7:47 PM
    #5
    Jpgmotoman

    Jpgmotoman [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2015
    Member:
    #147139
    Messages:
    140
    Gender:
    Male
    Didn't know if someone from Tacoma world has connections on member pricing or a good set of used ones .
     
  6. Aug 11, 2017 at 7:48 PM
    #6
    Jpgmotoman

    Jpgmotoman [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2015
    Member:
    #147139
    Messages:
    140
    Gender:
    Male
    Shops are scared around here .
     
  7. Aug 11, 2017 at 7:49 PM
    #7
    Silverspool

    Silverspool Come at me Bro!

    Joined:
    Jul 6, 2016
    Member:
    #191387
    Messages:
    8,271
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Frank
    DFW
    Vehicle:
    18T4RORP 17GT350
    Anyone seen my wallet?
    Location might help
     
  8. Aug 11, 2017 at 7:49 PM
    #8
    Sub_Par

    Sub_Par Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 17, 2015
    Member:
    #169939
    Messages:
    4,074
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Steve
    Buffalo NY
    Vehicle:
    2011 TRD Off Road
  9. Aug 11, 2017 at 7:49 PM
    #9
    Jpgmotoman

    Jpgmotoman [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2015
    Member:
    #147139
    Messages:
    140
    Gender:
    Male
    Kettering Ohio 45419
     
  10. Aug 11, 2017 at 7:50 PM
    #10
    whiskeytacos

    whiskeytacos Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 3, 2014
    Member:
    #133229
    Messages:
    499
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    John
    New York
    Vehicle:
    '14 DCSB Off Road MGM
    OME 886 springs on 90000 struts Total Chaos UCA OME Dakar + AAL energy suspension steering rack and sway bar bushings SCS SR8 wheels Cooper ST Maxx 285/85r16 Pelfreybilt IFS skid plate Pelfreybilt hidden winch mount broken ass winch Softopper All Pro Off Road OTT pack rack
    I keep hearing "shops are scared" but you aren't giving any more info. I've done literally all of my own suspension work and I live in NYC and did it all on the street with nothing more than hand tools. What do you currently have other than procomp shocks and SPC UCAs?
     
  11. Aug 11, 2017 at 7:51 PM
    #11
    whiskeytacos

    whiskeytacos Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 3, 2014
    Member:
    #133229
    Messages:
    499
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    John
    New York
    Vehicle:
    '14 DCSB Off Road MGM
    OME 886 springs on 90000 struts Total Chaos UCA OME Dakar + AAL energy suspension steering rack and sway bar bushings SCS SR8 wheels Cooper ST Maxx 285/85r16 Pelfreybilt IFS skid plate Pelfreybilt hidden winch mount broken ass winch Softopper All Pro Off Road OTT pack rack
    I see you responded with location, ignore that part of my response.
     
  12. Aug 11, 2017 at 7:52 PM
    #12
    Jpgmotoman

    Jpgmotoman [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2015
    Member:
    #147139
    Messages:
    140
    Gender:
    Male
    Stock springs
     
  13. Aug 11, 2017 at 7:53 PM
    #13
    Jpgmotoman

    Jpgmotoman [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2015
    Member:
    #147139
    Messages:
    140
    Gender:
    Male
    Elimating this as it was causing issues so put new axles new compete hubs new swaybar endlinks

    IMG_5096.jpg
     
  14. Aug 11, 2017 at 7:54 PM
    #14
    whiskeytacos

    whiskeytacos Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 3, 2014
    Member:
    #133229
    Messages:
    499
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    John
    New York
    Vehicle:
    '14 DCSB Off Road MGM
    OME 886 springs on 90000 struts Total Chaos UCA OME Dakar + AAL energy suspension steering rack and sway bar bushings SCS SR8 wheels Cooper ST Maxx 285/85r16 Pelfreybilt IFS skid plate Pelfreybilt hidden winch mount broken ass winch Softopper All Pro Off Road OTT pack rack
    Are your shocks ride height adjustable? Are you just looking to install your stock springs onto a pre-load shock similar to the Bilsten 5100 adustable?
     
  15. Aug 11, 2017 at 7:55 PM
    #15
    Jpgmotoman

    Jpgmotoman [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2015
    Member:
    #147139
    Messages:
    140
    Gender:
    Male
    No they are the pro comp ss with the collar just to get it back on road
     
  16. Aug 11, 2017 at 7:58 PM
    #16
    whiskeytacos

    whiskeytacos Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 3, 2014
    Member:
    #133229
    Messages:
    499
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    John
    New York
    Vehicle:
    '14 DCSB Off Road MGM
    OME 886 springs on 90000 struts Total Chaos UCA OME Dakar + AAL energy suspension steering rack and sway bar bushings SCS SR8 wheels Cooper ST Maxx 285/85r16 Pelfreybilt IFS skid plate Pelfreybilt hidden winch mount broken ass winch Softopper All Pro Off Road OTT pack rack
    I'll be in Cleveland tomorrow, but won't be able to make it as far south as you. Is that a spacer you're trying to get rid of?

    It seems like you need lifting springs to go along with your new shocks. Unfortunately you're probably going to have to wait until Monday. I'd call Marie at Headstrong as soon as they open and get yourself squared away. She's by far the most knowledgeable sales rep I've ever dealt with.
     
  17. Aug 11, 2017 at 7:58 PM
    #17
    Sub_Par

    Sub_Par Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 17, 2015
    Member:
    #169939
    Messages:
    4,074
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Steve
    Buffalo NY
    Vehicle:
    2011 TRD Off Road
    When you used the spring compressor, what was the issue you were having? Why can't you compress the spring and put the top hat on?
     
  18. Aug 11, 2017 at 8:00 PM
    #18
    Jpgmotoman

    Jpgmotoman [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2015
    Member:
    #147139
    Messages:
    140
    Gender:
    Male
    The fingers are to fat once compressed and top hat on can't get the compressor off the shocks because they are squeezed between shock
     
  19. Aug 11, 2017 at 8:00 PM
    #19
    Jpgmotoman

    Jpgmotoman [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2015
    Member:
    #147139
    Messages:
    140
    Gender:
    Male
    Been someone with a wall mount one
     
  20. Aug 11, 2017 at 8:01 PM
    #20
    Jpgmotoman

    Jpgmotoman [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2015
    Member:
    #147139
    Messages:
    140
    Gender:
    Male
    The only one I could find to rent or buy the fingers are to fat like they are made for lighter springs .
     

Products Discussed in

To Top