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i think 600 would work if you're ok with less lift for softer ride. Don't crank them up too much. Or get 650 for more lift with stiffer ride.

 

Knowing this, 600# will probably work. I might still have my measurements from before everything went on the truck, if I didn't lose much height I probably won't worry. I was told Fox comes with 600# and getting another coil would be a separate purchase when I was talking to Headstrong.

 

I just know my front is still a bit harsh with the 885s in my 2.7. Headstrong told me that too, she also said that it will allow me to add plenty more weight and get less sag over time. The new 5100s helped night n day over the OEM shocks, though.
When I'm ready, full front bumper or low-pro bumper. Can't decide.
For now, the IFS skid and sliders should bring the front down a bit. Civics still think I'm driving with my brights on!

 

Everyone thinks I'm driving with my brights on too. Right, @allmotorrex ?

 

Man...If I took off my lift, I could see real damn good for about 20' in front of me.

 

Yep

 

With stock bumper, etc, 885s gave me 2-3/8 lift after a few thousand miles of break in. The 70lb aluminum bumper, winch (with lighter synthetic line) and 3 pc aluminum skids, plus sliders added weight. Stock bumper, brackets, crash bar and sway bar delete removed weight. Net gain of 131lbs. Front dropped 3/8". I'm putting the 887s in, maybe 1/2" poly top plate spacers, maybe not...just trying to get back to 2-1/2" lifted ride height. Do NOT want more. Everything works well at that height. More lift make steering a little edgy even with alignment, for my liking.

 

Haha you basically are

 

The worst part for me, my truck is dead on level. Yet my headlights are still high even dialed all the way down. Maybe just a 1/4 higher in the front over the rear.
My springs are well past break in period too. Shocks are as well, now.

Live n learn. 885 are stiff and tall in a 4 banger

 

Winch/bumper would help. Have you got the ifs skid on yet?

 

Not yet. Been busy packing/moving and now the weather went to shit. This weekend, I'm gonna do it

 

As promised, the build thread for the van.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/fritz-the-1986-vw-vanagon-tintop.518832/

 

Going to check out thr van thread next, but a question....what brand of flairs on the Tacoma? Bushwackers?

 

RDJ from fleabay.

 

No, regardless of which company you go with. If you put 150+ lbs or more of aftermarket stuff on the front of your truck get the 700# springs. 600# springs would be okay on stock truck with nothing extra bolted to it, if your just adding skid/sliders 650# springs might get you by.

 

Cool! @Geekhouse223 has them too. I may go that route.

 

I like the ride of my 600lb springs.

 

So we got a little rain here last night.

 

Tank Trap!!!

 

Thankfully the pipes are still there, had they disappeared it would have added mightily to the repair bill.