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Any DIYs for removing height spacers?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by GibbsTacoma, Feb 8, 2020.

  1. Feb 8, 2020 at 6:34 AM
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    GibbsTacoma

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    Does anyone knows how to removed these height spacers in this pic?

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  2. Feb 8, 2020 at 6:38 AM
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    rnish

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    Do a search on something like “How to replace the front coilovers on a 2nd gen Tacoma”. You have to pull the coilovers, then remove the spacer.
     
  3. Feb 8, 2020 at 6:38 AM
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    You’re going to have to pull the shock and disassemble it. There’s a method using a floor jack that a lot of people here have used with good results.
     
  4. Feb 8, 2020 at 6:39 AM
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    thx, will do
     
  5. Feb 8, 2020 at 6:41 AM
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    Shit bolted onto other shit, and junk.
    not for these, this is an external spacer affixed above the coilover. Just pull it and remove the spacer bolted on in an offset three hole pattern. No coilover disassembly required.

    EDIT: as @JdevTac pointed out it does appear to be under the top hat. You will need to disassemble the coilover.

    @SocalTaco15 my bad.
     
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  6. Feb 8, 2020 at 6:45 AM
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    Take a look at the photo again. This is not a top plate spacer. It’s sitting between the coil and the top hat. It needs full disassembly.
     
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    definitely needs a full disassembly. Hope its not too hard of a process
     
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  10. Feb 8, 2020 at 7:30 AM
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    It’s really not bad at all. Nothing to be scared of if you’ve got a floor jack and some wrenches.

    Your alignment will be jacked up afterwards so be prepared for that.
     
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    Just so you know the end result of removing the spacer prior to removing the spacer it will be lowered double the amount of the height of the spacer. Removing a 1.5" spacer will lower it 3".
     
  12. Feb 8, 2020 at 8:55 AM
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    As long as it back to OEM height I'm good with that
     
  13. Feb 8, 2020 at 9:00 AM
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    Might consider replacing your coils at the same time. They might be fatigued after being compressed for so long. You could find some takeoffs in the market place.
     
  14. Feb 8, 2020 at 9:03 AM
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    Be sure to clean the threads really good on those studs. Use some PB Blaster and a wire brush.
    When you think you have them cleaned enough, clean them again. :D
     
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  15. Feb 8, 2020 at 9:13 AM
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    Good idea about replacing coils since I'll have it removed anyway.
     
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  16. Feb 9, 2020 at 4:59 AM
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    I ordered a set for the front and rear. I'll install myself then get a 4 wheel alignment
     

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