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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Rod-H, Jul 19, 2021.

  1. Jul 19, 2021 at 9:57 AM
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    Rod-H

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    I installed a Daystar Polyurethane Strut Spacer on top of shack absorbers. Replaced the Struts upper and lower ball joints etc. at the same time. Everything torqued, double and triple checked. The a front end alignment.
    When I got over a bump the truck makes a noise like the suspension is is loose. Everything tracks fine, no shimmies or shakes, runs fine at speed it just sound loose.
    I'm wondering if this an attribute of the poly spacer kit and if I should have used a solid spacer.

    Helpful thoughts??

    Rod H

    $97 Daystar, Toyota Tacoma 2.5" Leveling Kit, fits 2005 to 2017 Tacoma and 2005 to 2009 4 Runner 2/4WD, all transmissions, all cabs KT09116BK, Made in America,Black
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001GH5PHY?ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details
     
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  2. Jul 19, 2021 at 9:59 AM
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    Texoma

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    Big spacer like that will make the UCA contact the spring. That's the noise you're hearing. Eventually your ball joint will fail
     
    Texoma, Jul 19, 2021
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  3. Jul 19, 2021 at 10:17 AM
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    Thanks Chris, there is over a half inch of clearance when the suspension is bottomed out.

    Are you in Lago Vista? I live there too.

    Rod
     
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  4. Jul 19, 2021 at 10:23 AM
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    No shit, small world. Let me know if you like me to take a look at what you got going on.
     
    Texoma, Jul 19, 2021
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  5. Jul 19, 2021 at 10:27 AM
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    Thanks, much appreciated

    R
     
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  6. Jul 19, 2021 at 4:54 PM
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    Do you mean bottomed out or drooped out? Jack the front end up and let the front wheels droop until they are completely hanging and off the ground. Then see if your UCAs are touching the coils.
     
    winkel, Jul 19, 2021
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Daystar, Toyota Tacoma 2.5" Leveling Kit, fits 2005 to 2017 Tacoma and 2005 to 2009 4 Runner 2/4WD, all transmissions, all cabs KT09116BK, Made in America,Black
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