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4inch Non DB?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by crumbtaco, Jan 29, 2020.

  1. Jan 29, 2020 at 5:57 PM
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    crumbtaco

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    How bad of an idea would it be to put a 1 inch strut spacer on my 3 inch coilovers?
     
  2. Jan 29, 2020 at 5:59 PM
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    vssman

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    Yes. Bad idea. Ball joints won’t be happy
     
  3. Jan 29, 2020 at 6:21 PM
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    On the UCA
     
  4. Jan 29, 2020 at 6:21 PM
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    4wd? If you are, just do a 1" body lift. If not, spindle lift.
     
  5. Jan 29, 2020 at 6:23 PM
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    Im 4wd, cant you get 4inches without major problems?
     
  6. Jan 29, 2020 at 6:25 PM
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    Problems?

    It can be done for sure, but it'll take a bracket lift which is work and $.
     
  7. Jan 29, 2020 at 6:25 PM
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    Huge CV axle angles, bad ball joint angles, the tie rods are pointed down (you get more bump steer). It doesn't work.

    A body lift with a good 2.5" or 3" lift is much more effective.

    I would stick to 3 and call it a day.
     
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  8. Jan 29, 2020 at 6:26 PM
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    Thats what Im going to do, just wondering because this dude said he got 3-4 inches on his coilovers and i loved the stance
     
  9. Jan 29, 2020 at 9:35 PM
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    buckhuntin-tacoma

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    4 inches or more and you’ll need to do a drop bracket lift. I’ve had one for 2 1/2 years with no issues whatsoever.
     
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