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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by n.gardner, Jan 17, 2015.

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  1. Feb 1, 2015 at 1:28 PM
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    I ran the 2.25" poly day star spacers. For me it was not an enjoyable ride, had 0 Down travel and put stress on my weak ass stock balljoint. to each its own though.
     
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  2. Feb 1, 2015 at 2:17 PM
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    Traded the 2015 TRD Pro 6spd Supercharged on a PowerWagon and could not be happier. My 2011 Tacoma with the TX Baja package (Added by me) is still treating me great. My 1985 Toyota never skips a beat.
    My 2008 sr5 4banger sagged more on the springs, still had some down travel. I did break some things on that truck, not the ball joints or strut however.

    were they the Poly Daystars that go in the spring area? I have never tried those.

    I would suggest them, as a trial for the height and concept test if its your first time around. May as well buy the cheapest ones there are.. They will get replaced if you are serious!

    I do think the Leveling version is better than the 3" lift version in the end if you want to go that way. I probably just got lucky with my 2008, after seeing other with problems I would not recommend any rough use of them.
     
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  3. Feb 2, 2015 at 10:24 AM
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    I had the strut spacer ones. But personally I would not suggest spacers to anyone. unless you want a mall crawler with the ride of a HMMWV
     
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  4. Feb 2, 2015 at 6:33 PM
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    You need a sway bar relocation bracket on 2011+, and possibly UCA's like LR UCA's.
     
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  5. Feb 2, 2015 at 6:38 PM
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    I took my wife out in my truck the other night for dinner and a movie.... it was awesome!

    When I got home I found the set of Icon 2.5 coil overs that I bought for my truck delivered to my porch. The truck has been trying to have sex with me ever since....

    What should I do, Dr. Phil?

    Should I install them... or walk away?
     
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  6. Feb 2, 2015 at 8:08 PM
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    Well, if you started with spacers, I will add you to my count....
     
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  7. Feb 2, 2015 at 8:17 PM
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    Add me to the list! 3" rough country spacer! had it for a year and hate it so much... thankfully have a full OME kit sitting in the garage waiting for install :)))
     
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  8. Feb 2, 2015 at 9:33 PM
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    Where is #30 ????
     
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  9. Feb 3, 2015 at 4:15 AM
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    It's too cold right now to take the ReadyLifts off. Yeah, I'm in.
     
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  10. Feb 3, 2015 at 4:37 AM
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    I had spacers for about 6months, never again
    [​IMG]
     
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  11. Feb 3, 2015 at 9:57 AM
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    Sorry for missing you !

    cant wait to see pics!
     
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  12. Feb 3, 2015 at 9:57 AM
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    NEVRRRRRR
     
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  13. Feb 3, 2015 at 7:18 PM
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    You got me down at #22 and #30, but I deserve it. I bought consecutive spacer lifts. (2.25" & 3")

    I think that I am gonna take one of my sets and build a fucking trophy for the winner.

    :mad:
     
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  14. Feb 3, 2015 at 7:43 PM
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    What I don't get is why spacers make the ride so harsh on Tacomas...they've been out for decades for Jeeps, I've run several Jeeps personally with spacer lifts, and never could tell a difference in the ride with a spacer lift. Didn't keep them, but didn't change them because of a harsh ride. What's the reason it's that way on a Tacoma?
     
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  15. Feb 5, 2015 at 9:56 AM
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    I would like to see that for sure
     
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  16. Feb 6, 2015 at 5:35 AM
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    Unfortunately I started with spacers and still run them. Had I done more research on TW before hand it would have never happened!
     
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  17. Feb 6, 2015 at 1:31 PM
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    we ALL feel your pain. its time for change.
     
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  18. Feb 6, 2015 at 5:34 PM
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    Im still running spacers and a rear block :anonymous: Maxtrac spindles, 5100s and rear leaf soon to come though :eek:
     
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  19. Feb 6, 2015 at 5:54 PM
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    I have my glue-gun ready.... this will be priceless!
     
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  20. Feb 6, 2015 at 5:56 PM
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