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1/4 inch top hat spacer on a BP-51 coilover safely?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by myn75, Sep 16, 2023.

  1. Sep 16, 2023 at 12:04 PM
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    myn75

    myn75 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    As the title says do yall think i could run a 1/4 inch top hat spacer on this setup without posing a risk to up travel bottom out? I dont rag on the truck offroad but occasionally ill hit dips a little faster than I intended. The collar is too much of a PITA to adjust for a nominal amount of lift, (just need a half inch to get it leveled out). Im also wondering if I should run an extended bumpstop with it
     
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  2. Sep 16, 2023 at 6:40 PM
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    RyanDCLB

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    I have a 1/4" spacer on each Dobinson MRA coilovers. @Crikeymike recommended it, and it seems fine. I did install durobumps up front :thumbsup:
     
  3. Sep 17, 2023 at 9:40 AM
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    tollster64

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    The stroke remains constant, all that did was slightly change your spring rate (Sag), to gain the additional lift.
     
  4. Sep 17, 2023 at 11:00 AM
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    myn75

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    Yeah I haven’t touched or moved the collar at all, im aware of the preload change not affecting stroke. Just wanted to add a spacer on top because its much easier
     
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