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BASHING SPACERS FOR MILD LIFTS

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Tepidy, Dec 2, 2010.

  1. Dec 2, 2010 at 7:21 PM
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    billas333

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    I had the 3" readylift spacer in mine and as soon as I put it on the whole thing rode like a brick! Then I tried to get my money back on it and the guy at readylift was a dick!
     
  2. Dec 2, 2010 at 7:22 PM
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    98tacoma27

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    How does a brick corner?
     
  3. Dec 2, 2010 at 7:23 PM
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    BEEFY_CHEESY_TACO

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    i would imagine that it would slide in the rear a bit?
     
  4. Dec 2, 2010 at 7:24 PM
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    chris4x4

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    Depends on the brick, and the speed.....Im guessing, an 8x8x16 would not corner as well as a paver.....
     
  5. Dec 2, 2010 at 7:24 PM
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    KodiakToyTRD

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  6. Dec 2, 2010 at 7:27 PM
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    haha yeah once i realized that I typed "slide in the rear" i knew the jokes would start...hell i was thinking of some myself lol
     
  7. Dec 2, 2010 at 7:32 PM
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    LOL truck pretty much rose like there were no struts at all
     
  8. Dec 2, 2010 at 7:36 PM
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    NelsonTacoma

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    I have 1.25 spacers. I know they suck. But........
     
  9. Dec 2, 2010 at 7:41 PM
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    Wow are spacer lifts that bad?

    I ran a 2.5" space lift on my jeep for years with heavy wheelin and not one problem.

    And as far as I know, you want a stiff ride for Off Roading not something thats gonna be bouncing all crazy. because its "smooth"...

    I know a lot of people who run spacers and wheel without any problems.

    but hey what do I know? My tacoma is stock right now lol
     
  10. Dec 2, 2010 at 7:45 PM
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    chris4x4

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    Its different on a Jeep. Jeeps dont use a Coilover type assembly. The spacers dont preload the springs like they do on the tacoma.
     
  11. Dec 2, 2010 at 8:03 PM
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    Ahaha that made me bust up!

    Ive got nothing but 6" of spacers and aal's! Haha well don't worry, Ill tell you a quick story :D Working in a bucket truck, drunk driver hits the truck at 90 in his benz, i fling out and fall 20 ft- failed harness- ridiculous force probably, break my back and strain everything else, he gets arrested on the spot for being an ass and probably for almost killing his gf in the passenger seat -airbag saved her from anything serious, she was sweet, but really stupid to ride along...= SETTLEMENT. Justifiable to spend on suspension? Softer ride's easier on the back and body ya? Yaaaaa :)

    Sorry to interrupt the convo's :D
     
  12. Dec 2, 2010 at 8:05 PM
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    3inch toytec coils 5100's, aal(soon to be replaced), 33/12.5 km2s, + a money hole...
    damn after reading this thread im going back and forth with lift options now i was about to order the daystar leveling 2.5 spacer in the front and 1.5 aal in the rear tonight!!! im kind of glad i read all of this so what would some one recommend for 3 inch max lift under 600 bucks that performs pretty good
     
  13. Dec 2, 2010 at 8:06 PM
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    ^I just spent I dunno how long reading from start to finish before posting haha
     
  14. Dec 2, 2010 at 8:09 PM
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    ok guys i just got done reading this whole post and i was seriously about to order myself the daystar 2.5 spacer in the front and 1.5 inch aal in the rear but now that it seems like spacers pretty much suck can anyone suggest me a good lift for front and back for 600 or under that performs pretty good for road use druing the week and some wheelin on the weekends and 3 inch max i dont wanna have to buy ucas just yet even tho i will eventually
    someone please help!
     
  15. Dec 2, 2010 at 8:10 PM
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    i messed up on my first post lol sorry
     
  16. Dec 2, 2010 at 8:11 PM
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    There is an edit button :facepalm: . Just so you know:).
     
  17. Dec 2, 2010 at 8:28 PM
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    ahhh F%$$#K it im gonna get rid of my kings and give it to Chris4x4... im gonna wrap my spacers in GUCCI and get all the B%%$#S... GET SOME...
     
  18. Dec 2, 2010 at 8:47 PM
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    I've been running the 3" toytec spacers for almost 4 years now. Ive got my monies worth and have had no problems at all. It does ride like shit. I feel like I have Hydros when i go through whoops in the desert. Im getting Spindles and "real" coilovers soon. YEAH TAX SEASON!!!!!
     
  19. Dec 2, 2010 at 9:01 PM
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    :rofl::rofl:
     
  20. Dec 2, 2010 at 9:09 PM
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