Coil Spacers ?

What kind of coil spacers do you have. How well do they work?

What is your opinion on the polyurethane type?

I'm thinking about purchasing this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Toyota-Tacoma-2-5-LIFT-LEVEL-KIT-4WD-2WD-1996-09-6-Lug_W0QQitemZ260400539211QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item3ca114e64b&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A2|39%3A1|240%3A1308

 

There is not an option for none, changed vote to shite...I predict that one will win in a landslide

 

The last one might cover it

 

Dont buy them all they do is break and stress the shit out of your front end. i speak from experience.

 

So, what's the cheapest/ non-shite way to level the front of my truck?

 

I'd considered that, but thought I might get some opinions on a cheaper options first. I'll probably end up going that route, though.

It just means I'll be driving around with a wicked rake for a few months.

 

why would you have a wicked rake? The spacers in my kit are aluminum or stainless, not sure which, probably the latter, they're might-ee shiny though. Just saves me some money for down the road when I buy the 6" kit.

 

The rake isn't THAT bad, but I just got the rear TSB done on my Reg cab and the rake is much more noticeable than on other body styles. About 3.5" difference.

 

oh so you're saying if you go without the spacers you'll have your rake, gotcha..... k

 

Hey man, if you are dead seat on getting some spacers I have a set of RevTek spacers that just came off my truck.

They are yours if you want them, free of charge. I also have the top plate spacers to go with them. Combined, the top plate (1/4) and spacers will give you right at 3 inches of lift. The in-coil spacer by its self will give about 2.5"

 

If the spacers in the link are in coil then why would the longer studs be necessary? Doesn't seem to make sense. I can see if there are in coil & top of coil spacers in that kit then you would need them.



I also have some poly in coil spacers or even the cast ones that go on top of the strut if you are interested in breaking shit or making your truck ride like shit for cheap cheap. Through the good advice taken from people on here these items never made it on my truck & were actually passed on from others that also heeded the advice here or had experience show them. I instead went with the 5100s as mentioned above with an AAL out back. Glad I did! Listen & learn from those who've gone before you is very good & will save you time, money & grief in the long run. PM for junk if you are insistant, yours for the shipping..........

 

Don't let these other guys fool ya. I have 2.5" coil spacers on right now, from Fat Bob's Garage. They are great. I have not had any ride problems, the truck aligned fine, and the lift looks good. That being said, I just got a set of Bilstein 5100's, so I will drop the spacers once I put those on. The spacers are a cheap way to get a decent lift. I have off-roaded with mine and so far, so good. I did put a little thread locker on them just to be safe.

 

They're great! But i'm gettin rid of them. Nice advertisement. lol. Must be some incentive to drop the coin if they are that good.

BTW, no one is saying that it can't be done or that it won't be fine for awhile or in tame conditions. What I have gleaned from all the input is that it is not long term trouble free for other parts of the suspension & doesn't perform nearly as well. Those are things that the extra coin buys. Sure it's a personal choice & how often you wanna wrench on stuff or be without the truck because you're saving up for more parts that got abused is completely up to the individual.

 

^TECHNICALLY, it's cheaper than that because if he's only talking about leveling you won't need the Bilsteins at all 4 corners so it would be sub $200. But yeah, the Bilsteins are the way to go if you're going to level.

 

I would listen to these guys, i had the spacers on my truck and it really jacked shit up, if you want i can send you pictures of what my CV joint looks like now dew to the excessive strain from a cheap life that will now cost me 130 dollars or so to fix.

 

How is what the Bilsteins do different from an in coil spacer? It sounds like they both increase preload on the springs equally. Here's the description from Bilsteins website: "The OEM spring seat is repositioned to provide more preload to the factory spring."

 

your CV's would get tore up either way if the angle is bad! spacer or expensive coil overs.

and also they way I see it, adjustable coils are no different than adding a coil spacer. they both change the spring rate.