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What Coilover to choose

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by The Red Taco, Feb 27, 2017.

  1. Feb 27, 2017 at 8:04 PM
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    Hello everyone I'm Debating what brand of coil over to go with for my 07 taco right now I'm using 3" spacer front and 2"block rear....
     
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  2. Feb 28, 2017 at 5:06 AM
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  3. Feb 28, 2017 at 5:10 AM
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    I do very little off roading here and their you know.
     
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  5. Feb 28, 2017 at 3:51 PM
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    What is your budget and how do you plan on using your truck?

    There are a lot of options for you but ultimately comes down to if Coilovers are really needed for how you plan on using your truck.

    Are you looking to just get rid of your spacers? Can adjustable struts work for you?

    If you are dead set on Coilovers, I can get you a great price on King.

    PM, email or give me a call!

    Thanks

    JT
     
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    I'd get the blue ones. :spy:
     
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  7. Feb 28, 2017 at 7:14 PM
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    I'd go for the silver-and-black ones but with springs from the blue ones.
     
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  8. Feb 28, 2017 at 7:22 PM
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    Horrible combo. I don't recommend. :anonymous:
     
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    ADS ftw
     
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    I'd change the spacers to spindles first.
     
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    Why’s that?
     
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  12. Dec 8, 2020 at 9:18 AM
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    Old thread lol but, i posted here 3 years ago. A lot has changed since then and yesterday, these arrived:

    6E4158B7-0EFC-47AF-B3B3-6139A04B4600.jpg
     
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    OOF yessir. Nothing like brand new coilovers. I didn’t change at all. Still got my ICONs but I’m happy :thumbsup:
     
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    Sorry, I was just curious as to why that’s so bad
     
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  16. Dec 8, 2020 at 9:29 AM
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    I am happy with my choice and had to match the Kings in the rear lol

    Waiting for spring to do the install.
     
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    Ah, don’t want them to get all rusted and dirty in winter?
     
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