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Lift Spacers

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Taco821, Mar 2, 2020.

  1. Mar 2, 2020 at 9:51 AM
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    Taco821

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    Need advice...

    I am looking to slightly raise the front of my 2019 TRD OR. Looking at the Headstrong spacers.

    Should I do 1/4" on passenger side and 1/2" on driver side to correct the lean? or...

    Should I just do 1/4" on both and keep the factory lean? It's not noticeable.

    I would like the front to be even on both sides but at the same time I feel like it would bother me knowing Ive used to different size spacers....
     
  2. Mar 2, 2020 at 9:55 AM
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    Also, if anyone has done either of the 2 scenarios pics would be greatly appreciated
     
  3. Mar 2, 2020 at 10:42 AM
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    Measure your 2 front wheel wells and see if you need 2 different spacers.

    Personally I would go with 5100 Bilsteins to get that 1" lift over a spacer kit.
     
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  4. Mar 2, 2020 at 11:12 AM
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    I measured and my driver side is exactly 1/2" lower than my passenger side.
     
  5. Mar 2, 2020 at 11:15 AM
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    Im not wanting to change tire size and I still want a little bit of rake. I am leaving towards just a 1/4" spacer (1/2" of lift) just on the driver side to correct the lean and call it good.... Thoughts?
     
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  6. Mar 2, 2020 at 11:15 AM
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    Does it hurt anything to lift one side and not the other?
     
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  7. Mar 2, 2020 at 11:23 AM
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    The benefit of the 1/2 spacer is that it lifts the front end 1”. The benefit of only lifting 1” is that it looks nice, and does not compromise your driveline angles, which is your top priority. A person could lift 3” and be able to “clear such and such trail obstacle”...but end up snapping something 2 seconds later. I recommend this spacer lift, and it is the only time I recommend one lol. I installed the 1/2” on my ‘17, and it’s even side to side.

    If I were you I would buy two 1/4 spacers and install one and see if it gets you the desired results.
     
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  8. Mar 2, 2020 at 11:48 AM
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    Thanks Stun gun!
     
  9. Mar 2, 2020 at 12:06 PM
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    1/4" (1/2" lift) Headstrong spacers ordered!!
     
  10. Mar 2, 2020 at 12:22 PM
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    I just installed the same thing, but Revtek's version. Super easy to put in.
     
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  11. Mar 2, 2020 at 1:25 PM
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    CrustyComa, both sides or just driver side? Also, can you post pictures?
     
  12. Mar 2, 2020 at 1:36 PM
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    Both sides. I'll post pics if you want, might not do you much good since I have the eibach pro kit as well. I added the spacers because I only ended up getting 1.75 inches up front from the Eibach kit and added OME dakars in the back which gave 2.5 inches so I had even more rake than factory. The spacers helped to equal it out. I'll post pics in a little bit, gotta go take new ones now that the sun is shining.
     
  13. Mar 2, 2020 at 3:58 PM
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    Don't even worry about,they only lean a little because that side has the gas tank and the driver .
     

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