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need help choosing blocks

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by MOJAVEsand, Jul 5, 2020.

  1. Jul 5, 2020 at 12:54 AM
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    MOJAVEsand

    MOJAVEsand [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hi guys I have 2017 Tacoma, I bought the truck new, i have put this terrible ARB junk bumper on my truck and now that 170 iron made the front end sink a little, and tires get irregular tire wear, I took the truck to get alinement done and both places told me it’s because the weight of the bumper, so now I bought OME heavy duty front springs that should give 2 inch lift, but because I have that bumper, I expect 1.5 inches lift,

    what kind of block or spacer do I need for the back to make the truck nice and level ?

    I appreciate your help.

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  2. Jul 5, 2020 at 6:26 AM
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    Frankenstuff

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    If you have access to a strut compressor you can add a ome trim packer to both fronts to increase preload slightly . That’s what I did . But you could also sell that front bumper and get a new one with better approach angle . You will be happier in the long run.
     
  3. Jul 5, 2020 at 6:37 AM
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    rnish

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    Suggest a solid machined block. Aluminum or steel doesn’t matter. With your lift something with 2-3 degree of angle. Eventually, I pulled my blocks and OE springs and went with OME leaf springs.

     
  4. Jul 5, 2020 at 9:22 AM
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    MOJAVEsand

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    Ohh I didn’t know OME makes leaf springs for Tacoma.

    On the stock form is the back taller than front ?
     

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