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Poll "Spacer lift vs. Suspension Lift"

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by JoeyTacoma, Mar 24, 2011.

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Spacer or Suspension

Poll closed Mar 23, 2012.

  1. Spacer lift and I love it!

    45 vote(s)
    13.9%

  2. Had a spacer lift but then replaced it with some type of suspension lift.

    71 vote(s)
    21.9%

  3. Did it right the first time!

    203 vote(s)
    62.7%

  4. Why are you guys lifting your trucks I'm trying to slam mine!

    5 vote(s)
    1.5%
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  1. Mar 24, 2011 at 8:04 PM
    #1
    JoeyTacoma

    #1
    JoeyTacoma [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Okay here is a new poll. Lets see how many people have eventually replaced their spacer lifts with a suspension lift.
     
    JoeyTacoma, Mar 24, 2011
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  2. Mar 24, 2011 at 8:05 PM
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    steve o 77

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    steve o 77 braaap

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    a spacer is still a suspension lift FYI

    Unless its a body lift.
     
    steve o 77, Mar 24, 2011
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  3. Mar 24, 2011 at 8:07 PM
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    JoeyTacoma

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    JoeyTacoma [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Good catch hope everyone gets the idea.
     
    JoeyTacoma, Mar 24, 2011
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  4. Mar 24, 2011 at 8:09 PM
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    geoff06

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    geoff06 261k and counting

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    i bought mine with it "done right the first time"
     
    geoff06, Mar 24, 2011
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  5. Mar 24, 2011 at 8:38 PM
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    bowhunter11199

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    i have both. a suspenion and body:D
     
    bowhunter11199, Mar 24, 2011
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  6. Mar 24, 2011 at 11:28 PM
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    4WD

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    4WD cRaZy oLdmAn

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    & so it begins, you guys know your playing with fire with this thread....:rolleyes:



    Its gonna end up a pissing match between what causes problems, what doesn't cause problems until it hits a low point, then the MODS will break out the thread lock & maybe the BANHAMMER makes an appearance!! You guys ever see that thing ? It's fucking huge, I don't have it now, HEY !! ANY LONG TIME MEMBERS HAVE THE BANHAMMER TO POST UP ?? A MOD might see this & produce it, never know......:cool:
     
    4WD, Mar 24, 2011
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  7. Apr 1, 2011 at 3:54 PM
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    johnw

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    well you asked for specs..... 06 trd sport speedway blue 5.3l v8 4.0 camburg lift spindles extended travel icons total chaos lowers allpro 4" leaf pack 17" xd hoss rims 37/12.5/17 mickey thompson baja atz Allpro hybrid bumper grill craft grill wicked flow muffler inside i have..... wet okole real tree camo seat cover blue oznium dome light stealth sub box with 2 10" kicker comp subs kicker 400 watt amp weathertech floor mats
    i got 5100's first so suspension
     
    johnw, Apr 1, 2011
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  8. Apr 1, 2011 at 3:56 PM
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    Snowman

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    Snowman I have a problem for your solutionÂ…

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    Check out my build
    I had spacers and lift shackles, replaced with ome springs and bilstein shocks. Much better ride in every way.
     
    Snowman, Apr 1, 2011
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  9. Apr 1, 2011 at 3:58 PM
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    badguybuster

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    New truck....so nothing yet
    This has been beaten to death!!!:argue::deadhorse:
     
    badguybuster, Apr 1, 2011
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  10. Apr 5, 2011 at 10:24 PM
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    Blacktacoma23

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    Blacktacoma23 If your tires don't rub you can fit bigger tires

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    :bananadead:

    I have a Pro Comp suspension lift
     
    Blacktacoma23, Apr 5, 2011
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  11. Apr 5, 2011 at 10:28 PM
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    tacokid09

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    tacokid09 it's about the off-road miles

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    how do you llike that procomp lift?
     
    tacokid09, Apr 5, 2011
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  12. Apr 5, 2011 at 10:57 PM
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    ColtsTRD

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    Spacer lifts are worthless...take it from me and the other guys that had to learn the hard way...
     
    ColtsTRD, Apr 5, 2011
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  13. Apr 6, 2011 at 4:17 AM
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    TexasTacoma37

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    TexasTacoma37, Apr 6, 2011
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  14. Apr 6, 2011 at 11:44 AM
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    Blacktacoma23

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    Blacktacoma23 If your tires don't rub you can fit bigger tires

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    I like it a lot!
     
    Blacktacoma23, Apr 6, 2011
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  15. Apr 6, 2011 at 11:52 AM
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    krumble

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    You need to put an option for those of us that did it right the first time but still wasn't happy
     
    krumble, Apr 6, 2011
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  16. Apr 6, 2011 at 5:09 PM
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    shitroc

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    had a spacer lift then changed to my current lift
     
    shitroc, Apr 6, 2011
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  17. Apr 8, 2011 at 8:54 PM
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    qbert

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    Currently have a spacer lift and while I love the LOOK of my truck with beefy tires and wheels....I can't wait until I can afford to do the suspension up proper-like.
     
    qbert, Apr 8, 2011
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  18. Apr 9, 2011 at 5:22 AM
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    woody6047

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    woody6047 McGrubber

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    Had a spacer lift but got rid of it, and got Icons and allpro expo leafs in the rear.
     
    woody6047, Apr 9, 2011
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  19. Apr 9, 2011 at 6:13 AM
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    nvrenuf

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    nvrenuf Whatever

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    Got a rough country spacer lift for free. So, I put it on in order to go ahead and get my wheels and tires. I also like the look and haven't had any problems, but then again, I don't do much off-roading. Planning on upgrading to an AAL and some Billies in the near future; if not for anything else but to improve ride quality.
     
    nvrenuf, Apr 9, 2011
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  20. Apr 9, 2011 at 6:15 AM
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    nvrenuf

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    ~This has been beaten to death!!![​IMG][​IMG] ~

    not everyone has been on this forum for over two years... forgive us if we haven't read every thread on every topic...
     
    nvrenuf, Apr 9, 2011
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