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Discussion in 'Suspension' started by vtman 908, Jun 2, 2010.

  1. Jun 2, 2010 at 12:24 PM
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    vtman 908

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    Is this a good purchase to raise my truck 3 inches? Will it mess anything up?


    Is it alright to run spacers in the back? Will that mess up my suspension?
     
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  2. Jun 2, 2010 at 12:29 PM
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    Don't run spacers in the front. Harsh ride and you run the risk of snapping a coilover on a pothole when the shock bottoms out before the suspension hits the bumpstops.

    It's happened to folks on this site. Do it right and go with some aftermarket adjustable coilovers.
     
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  3. Jun 2, 2010 at 12:35 PM
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    There are people who run spacers and never had a problem. If you are on a budget I would check around for some 5100's made by Bilstein or save up for some coil spring lift by ToyTec/OME.
     
    sirsaechao, Jun 2, 2010
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  4. Jun 2, 2010 at 12:37 PM
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    Don't waste your money..

    Listen to this guy.. He knows a thing or two!



    or three or four.. :p
     
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  5. Jun 2, 2010 at 12:59 PM
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    :eek:
     
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    naa i dont think he knows anything about tacomas....:D
     
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  7. Jun 2, 2010 at 1:25 PM
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    Tint, tinted tails + 3rd brake light, shaved tailgate, painted calipers. TSB Leafs+ AAL, PA/CB, 5100 Bilsteins set @ 2.5 up front. Satoshi line-x'd grill.
    just get a set of front adjustable 5100's get u about 2.5 max lift. and do a aal in the back... should cost around 400.. for parts.. then install on a mod day.. or get someone on here to help u.
     
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  8. Jun 2, 2010 at 3:23 PM
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    IMO this is the best lift option for the money.
     
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  9. Jun 2, 2010 at 3:28 PM
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    So i should get what scarab said to get?
     
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  10. Jun 2, 2010 at 3:32 PM
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    Tint, tinted tails + 3rd brake light, shaved tailgate, painted calipers. TSB Leafs+ AAL, PA/CB, 5100 Bilsteins set @ 2.5 up front. Satoshi line-x'd grill.
    you can do whatever you want.. thats what i did cause im on a budget.. i got the rear leaf springs done by Toyota TSB... (free) adds about and inch.. and i got the 5100's set @ 2.5 up front.. stock rims and tires. i installed myself on ALL-PRO mod day.. cost me $200 total.. shazam!


    IMG00043-20100515-0618.jpg

    not much.. but with bigger tires (coming soon) and another leaf in the back and i should be alright.. then when i have the $ im definatly going with some real coilovers or some spindles.. really want the 4" out of the spindles.. and the look with the prerunner!
     
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    Give us a call and we can help you get setup with what will fit your budget, or needs.
     
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  12. Jun 3, 2010 at 7:12 AM
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    I figured I'd throw in the endorsement since vtman 908 is new and probably unfamiliar with who's treated us right over the years. :)
     
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