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General Spring of KC - Need input on quality, etc.

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by adamdsgn, Jan 9, 2019.

  1. May 10, 2019 at 8:30 AM
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    Tfs94gt

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  2. May 10, 2019 at 10:09 AM
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    806Taco

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    Bilstein 6112 (Front) Bilstein 5100 (Rear) General Spring KC - HD Leafs Poly Swaybar Bushings Braided Stainless Steel brake hose Intake Manifold Spacer Retrofitted Headlights
    Did you use a spacer on the driver side coilover to help with the taco-lean? I’ve heard most people will use a 1/4” spacer.
     
  3. May 10, 2019 at 10:27 AM
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    Tfs94gt

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    Yes 1/4” spacer on driver side
     
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  4. May 10, 2019 at 12:23 PM
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    806Taco

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    I’ve ordered a 1/4” spacer. Should be installing everything in about two weeks
     
  5. May 10, 2019 at 12:45 PM
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    OneWheelPeel

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    So how are you guys enjoying the first gen section?
     
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  6. May 10, 2019 at 1:02 PM
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    806Taco

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    Sure are. My uncle has a 1st Gen truck with 170k plus miles. Trucks been to Mexico 4 times and will probably going back a few more times. They’re nice trucks.
     
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  7. May 10, 2019 at 1:11 PM
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    OneWheelPeel

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    Time to get that 2nd gen pic out of here and post some 1st gen goodness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
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  8. May 10, 2019 at 8:07 PM
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    I have a full lumber rack. I'm not complaining, it came out fine for my application, but not what I thought I was getting into.
     
  9. Jul 23, 2019 at 1:10 AM
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    Kolter45

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  10. Jul 23, 2019 at 4:41 AM
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    806Taco

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    Go for it. I’ve put 4200 miles on mine and I’ve been pleased with them. Not much has settled. I’ve had to put a carrier bearing spacer because of that matter, but they’ve been nothing but great.
     
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