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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Will_Teasley, Oct 19, 2017.

  1. Oct 19, 2017 at 5:01 PM
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    jtanner21

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    It seems to me the kit you already have, includes the 2.5 spacers for the front suspension already correct ?
     
  2. Oct 19, 2017 at 5:01 PM
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    If your two wheel drive spindles would your best bang for the buck, let me see if I can find anything. I haven't looked at 2wd in a long time

    Maxtrac spindles $330ish
     
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  3. Oct 19, 2017 at 5:06 PM
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    No since I upgraded to the struts they didn’t give me the strut spacers
     
  4. Oct 19, 2017 at 5:06 PM
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    Sounds perfect thank you
     
  5. Oct 19, 2017 at 5:13 PM
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    Op go with the maxtrac spindles up front with your current purchase of the 2.5 shocks. The spindles and extended brake lines will cost about $600.00
     
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  6. Oct 19, 2017 at 5:14 PM
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    I didn't think Maxtrac sold a spindle for a 1st gen??:confused: Pretty sure just Solo Motorsports
     
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  7. Oct 19, 2017 at 5:15 PM
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    I know they make a 3 inch spindle for a 1st gen.
     
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  8. Oct 19, 2017 at 5:16 PM
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    just checked maxtrac does not
     
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    @YotaGurlIAm has them on her truck.
     
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  10. Oct 19, 2017 at 5:17 PM
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    She has solo ones bud, MaxTrac doesn't make em.
     
  11. Oct 19, 2017 at 5:19 PM
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    Ahh ok, I was mistaken then.
     
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    Solos are nice for sure! Just a pretty penny :/ lol
     
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    She is converting to 4x4 and won't need them soon, so keep an eye out. Lol
     
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    Already got my eyes on those puppies :cool:
     
  15. Oct 19, 2017 at 5:32 PM
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    Bc I just love my truck and I want it to look as nice as possible but I don’t want to drop 3k bc I’m literally 15 yrs old and don’t have that much money
     
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    OP you have three options:
    1. Spindle lift
    2. Body lift
    3. Scrap what you have and buy a 6" drop bracket lift.

    If you stack a spacer ontop of your coilovers you won't be able to achieve the correct alignment, your ride will be awful and the ball joints will fail quickly. Please do not put a spacer ontop of your suspension lift.

    The best option is the spindle lift. As mentioned only Solo Motorsports offers a spindle for the 2wd 1st gen tacomas and they're expensive. But they will provide 4" of lift and by relocating your wheels lower giving you 4" of ground clearance as well.

    Body lift would be the cheapest option to gain some height.

    Selling what you have you'll break even for what you paid (hopefully) and then you could save up and buy a 6" lift.
     
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  18. Oct 19, 2017 at 5:37 PM
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    I bought my mid travel for 900 bucks man, and It can handle mostly whatever I throw at it. Keep checking the forum out and learning more and more. The search bar is a great feature. Keep your eyes peeled in the for sale section, you could score a good deal on used parts . Good luck dude
     
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  19. Oct 19, 2017 at 5:40 PM
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    Yes it’s low af
     
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  20. Oct 19, 2017 at 5:41 PM
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    Ok thanks dude and what do u think is the biggest body lift I could get without it looking like complete ass and not show too much frame?
     
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