Help identifying lift or problem

Just purchased, 05 DC 4x4, and trying to figure out exactly what's going on with the stance. Higher in the front with a strange piece under or in the coil over. Anyone recognize or know what's going on here? Thanks in advance!

 

It looks like Toyota did the frame replacement and they didn't reinstall the lift properly to me. Upper three bolts should be removed and everything not seated properly?

 

From this image alone it looks right... It looks like the less expensive spacer lifts, like this one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Black-F...yota|Model:Tacoma&hash=item4adedfc8e1&vxp=mtr

 

You have a spacer lift and the rear springs are probably sagging. Post a pic of the rear leafs.

 

It looks like a very badly rusted version of this:
http://www.readylift.com/products/t...eling-suspension-strut-extension-66-5055.html

 

I agree. While I don't know for sure that mine is from ReadyLift, it looks like this, minus the rust. Mine seems nicely powder coated. I'd move, and get away from that corrosive environment. Or, you could use Naval Jelly on all of it, then repaint it.

 

Thanks guys, that helps a ton! Possible when Toyota replaced the rear springs maybe they didn't put a block back in the rear? What typically goes in the rear with this cheaper lift?

 

Springs are new and I believe stock 4 or 5 leaf. How hard is it just to remove the spacer? Or do you lift the rear?

 

You can do either, do you want lift or factory ride height? I'd ditch the spacer and regroup later on a better suspension/lift. You will need a new top hat to go back to factory and can be purchased from Wheelers off road, Rock auto, ect.

 

Roger, greatly appreciate it!

 

I've got some work to do. Anyway to figure out the height of the crappy lift? Also does this type of lift screw with any angles or would need a dif drop?

 

That spacer should give around 2 times the lift vs its length. Maybe somebody with a stock truck could give you a measurement from ground to fender.Anytime you lift it changes steering geometry and will need an alignment and if you don't have any vibes or problems wearing out CV boots then no you don't need the diff drop, but it wouldnt hurt anything.

 

Are you looking to replace your lift, go back to stock, or get a better lift? Do you have a price point you are working from? Do you off-road or mainly street drive?

 

Good point. I'd also check to make sure the lift block was even installed in the rear. Could be either

Also, with either choice, make sure to get an alignment.

 

It looks more so of a leveling kit then anything, looks like maybe at max it is a 2 inch spacer. If I were you I would not worry to much, the truck has been run this way without damage until now. Save up and put in the lift you want. To save money you can go with old man emu, quality lift but on a budget, most guys run new UCA's which basically doubles the price but gives you piece of mind as far as alignment goes. If you have the cash go for an icon or king lift. All listed above are 3 inch kits, I wouldn't recommend going with a 6 inch drop bracket as I havent heard anything good from them.

For myself I am currently running a 3 inch spacer kit with a AAL in the rear, In the next few weeks I will be installing my OME kit, custom rear leaf pack, new UCA's, and 285s.

DO YOUR RESEARCH, figure out what YOU want, if you want to do ALOT of wheeling, spend the money, it will pay off,if not, then go with OME, everyone who has them for the most part is very happy and it is very cost effective.

Good Luck

 

rusted on spacerlift & probably stock leafs for that bro'shine lean...