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5 lugger bs thread

Discussion in '5 Lug' started by Joels98taco, Dec 9, 2011.

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  1. Apr 12, 2012 at 11:00 AM
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    Hey guys, figured I'd ask for input here if you're willing. So, I need 2-3" of lift,mostly for looks/little extra clearance, BUT I don't want to sacrifice ride quality much if at all.

    I was ready to get the FatBobs kit (and add some upgraded front shocks to smooth things out) but ive heard from some unhappy campers here with noticeably lower,sagging rear ends with the FB kit. I know one guy fixed the sag by ADDING air springs,but that's another $300 on top. Fatbobs suggested solution - a custom leaf pack, $500 plz

    I'm looking to keep the cost around $500 for parts. What are the pros/cons of the FabTech 3" spindle kit (3" spindles front,AAL rear,new shocks all around... $565)? What are you guys running,happy with,not-so-happy with?

    I got me a burnin yearnin to get some lift under my Taquito.... HELP
     
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  2. Apr 12, 2012 at 11:28 AM
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    i dont think there are fabtech spindles for 2011 tacomas. as far as lift goes you basically have three options short of long travel.

    the options are Fat bobs/ readylift, Total Chaos Midtravel UCA with coilovers or wait for the american motorsports lift spindle but the TC UCA and American motorsports spindles are way out of the $500 budget

    there is also body lift but most people do not recommend that on here
     
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  3. Apr 12, 2012 at 12:48 PM
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    get the fat bobs kit. It doesnt take away that much ride quality. Your only other current options are Long Travel or Mid Travel, which in turn you can look at spending 2-3 grand easily.
     
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  4. Apr 18, 2012 at 2:40 AM
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    try drilling out the center of the bolt and hammer something into it to back it out
     
    Joels98taco, Apr 18, 2012
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  5. Apr 18, 2012 at 2:59 PM
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    those high grade bolts dulled three bits. I was able to weld a nut to them both and back them out. Shes back on the road again and ready to bonz. I'm really glad it didn't ruin these fabtech lift spindles. :cool:

    I used the highest grade bolt i could find at ace (10.9) and loctite and will be checking those bolts religiously but i think i may step up to f911 hardware or arp studs.
     
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  6. Apr 19, 2012 at 5:29 PM
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    grade 8 would be plenty for that truck
     
    Joels98taco, Apr 19, 2012
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  7. Apr 20, 2012 at 8:53 AM
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    well my 8.8 snapped first then the 10.9 went as it was the only bolt left steering the truck.
    metric grades are slightly different; a class 8.8 bolt has a yield strength of ~92,000 PSI while a true grade 8 bolt has a yield strength of ~130,000 PSI.

    metric 8.8 is similar to a grade 5, and metric 10.9 is similar in strength to grade 8.
     
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  8. Apr 20, 2012 at 9:02 AM
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    Yeah I know all about the strengths. Nothing is as reliable as toyota bolts though Haha I mean at least compared to all the autozone or parts store bolts
     
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  9. Apr 20, 2012 at 9:10 AM
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    yeah yota's got some tough ass bolts
    I've been finding some good shit at this fastenal by my house too.
    they pretty much have every type of hardware ever needed.
    http://www.fastenal.com/web/home.ex
     
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  10. Apr 20, 2012 at 3:37 PM
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    i order from allens fastners. quick deliveries :D and they come from needles az
     
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  11. Apr 20, 2012 at 9:27 PM
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    whoever is running lift spindles on their first gen make sure your brake lines arent touching the spindle. found mine halfway cut. just a heads up
     
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  12. Apr 20, 2012 at 9:49 PM
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    how far are you from the cali boarder?
     
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  13. Apr 20, 2012 at 9:51 PM
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    seems decent for a 10" 2.5
     
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  14. Apr 20, 2012 at 10:53 PM
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    I think a 50 t is a bit overkill lol and stock location no. Look into the rear icons
     
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  15. Apr 20, 2012 at 10:54 PM
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    If you rear lt get 12s or 14s and run them outside the frame in a hoop
     
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  16. Apr 21, 2012 at 9:33 AM
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    Well you are in sd my suggestion would be go down to national spring and have them make you a custom pack. It won't be cheap but its better than spending the money on front and rear hangers and shackles plus fab work worry about shock placement later. Get a hoop made and your set
     
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  17. May 22, 2012 at 9:31 AM
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    Noted... I can't remember are yours fabtech? They came with a dumb little clip to hold the lines that I just threw out with the box... Maybe should've kept it...
     
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  18. May 22, 2012 at 9:37 AM
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    just ordered these to go over the frame with my longer leafs...http://giantmotorsports.com/content/view/82/67/ Also got my 4:56 geared 7.5" axle in w/ 2" wheel spacers and relocated the shock mounts. Should have it all done in time to shred at the yerrington Desert race this weekend...woot
     
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    Mine didn't come with a clip :mad:
     
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  20. May 22, 2012 at 11:47 PM
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    yeah they are fabtech. mine did come with those clips too. tossed them cuz i didnt notice a place to attach them to but all i did was grind the sharpness of the spindle off and put it back on
     
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