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2.5 Coilover misalignment spacer??

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by tonyt915, Apr 7, 2015.

  1. Apr 7, 2015 at 3:21 PM
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    tonyt915

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    Bought some ICON 2.5 coilover on Ebay but the seller didn't send the spacers. Called ICON and looking at $50 shipped to me. Was searching around and 4 Wheel Parts has a variety of misalignment spacers in different sizes locally. Anyone know if these are a universal or specific to ICON and what's the sizes needed? Also by chance anyone have some they don't need?
     
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    Bump lol I'm in the same exact predicament!
     
  3. May 17, 2017 at 8:27 PM
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    1.Figure out what size bearing you have in the shock rod end. Probably a 5/8"
    2.Measure the size bolt you have. 12mm?
    3.Measure the inside gap between the shock mounting tabs.
    4. Call your local suspension shop and give them these numbers :thumbsup:

    You don't need a misalignment spacers as the ball isn't over traveling. All the shock rod end needs is a straight shoulder spacer. And $50 for spacers is robbery. For $50 you could have someone custom lathe spacers. But thats Icon for you.. These should cost at the most $5 each

    If you get these numbers let me know and I'll look in our used spacer box
     
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    Justinlhc

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    I thought the misalignment was for avoiding contact with the sway bar(if still installed).
     
  5. May 21, 2017 at 10:21 AM
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    Please elaborate
     
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    On mine, one side was larger and instructions said to place it on the front to shift the assembly back, preventing contact with the sway bar.
     
  7. May 21, 2017 at 10:25 AM
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    So you had a long and short spacer?
     
  8. May 21, 2017 at 10:25 AM
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    Yes. I was under the impression that they all came like that?
     
  9. May 21, 2017 at 10:26 AM
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    bullaculla

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    Yeah, some shocks will specify a longer spacer up front.
     
  10. May 21, 2017 at 6:40 PM
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    If thats the case, still, find out your dims needed and call kartek, polyperformance or even ruffstuff. Let them know that you need a long and short spacer that fits within your application. They'll get you in the right direction or they'll be able to give you a better idea of what you need.
     
  11. May 22, 2017 at 7:12 AM
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    yeah i agree with @Justinlhc mine fox shocks came with a sway bar relocation bracket/spacer to it wouldn't be in the way if not deleted all together
     
  12. May 24, 2017 at 11:06 PM
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    Same problem here. Lost one of mine when I had them off for a rebuild. Would be nice to have a definitive solution posted in this thread as it's a top result on Google.
     
  13. May 24, 2017 at 11:47 PM
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    Oo.. That's tough, I would say 1.25" and 1.5" misalignments, but if it specifies for longer ones in the front than you may need different ones all together. Go on the Icon website and see if you can pull up a picture of them if at all possible. If one looks longer than the other than at least you know which direction you need to go in, if they are regular you can find them on Kartek or Polyperformance.
     
  14. Jun 4, 2017 at 7:04 PM
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    I don't think you can make any assumptions about the OD and IDs.
     

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