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OEM strut level kit TRD PRO

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by state48offroad, Nov 11, 2020.

  1. Nov 11, 2020 at 8:32 AM
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    state48offroad

    state48offroad [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Gain 1.5-2in of lift with the Westcott Designs FOX PRO lift spring collar kits! Using your factory struts, the WD collar kits use a custom machined lower spring collar & upper shim kit to add a small amount of preload to your OEM coilovers and lower the assembly down .5in for increased wheel travel, all without sacrificing the nice ride of the OEM suspension and remaining under factory warranty.

    https://westcottdesigns.net/store/suspension/

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  2. Nov 11, 2020 at 8:41 AM
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    Unchained 5150

    Unchained 5150 Rick

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    I will most likely do this to my Pro, but no matter what they say " It is a spacer lift. " It's just on the bottom and not on the top.
     
  3. Nov 11, 2020 at 9:44 AM
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    I installed mine a couple weeks ago. It's actually both a top and bottom spacer. It preloads the spring more with the new bottom collar and then shims the whole coilover down to shift the geometry. I absolutely did a hack job putting it in while laying in my driveway but it only took 6 hours to do the front, which admittedly sucked because I lacked the right tools. The rear U-bolt kit took all of an hour once I figured out how to actually get the ass end off the ground since my jack was too short. Oh and I had to find a pipe wrench big enough to add the LCA bump stops. It aligned perfectly and I gained a true 1.5 in the front and back measuring fender to driveway.

    Things I noticed along the way are that my dust boots are torn on the fox shocks, the power steering dust boots are "wet" so that's one I need to look into, and the LCA hardware is all nasty to which i read a number of recommendations on pulling it all out and putting anti-seize or marine grease in there (but not on the cam plate obviously).

    I have been happy so far cause I have lived in the camp of "you have a Pro, why tear out the suspension for something new?" so this will be my stop gap for a while until the fox shocks fail or something really dramatic happens. I have 31's now but plan on a 2nd set of wheels and 33s next summer which allegedly fit with no rubbing as-is, we'll see how that goes.

    It's not a kit I have seen talked about much but it's a pretty niche market I imagine of Pro owners that just want a bit more without totally replacing everything.
     
  4. Nov 21, 2020 at 10:17 AM
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    Thinking about this too, how's the ride in the front after the lift???
     
  5. Nov 21, 2020 at 10:39 AM
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    SPC UCA Westcott Design Front Icon Progressive Add a Leaf Greenlane Step Slider Retrax Pro Retractable Cover Weatertech Visors EGR Hood Deflector Meso Headlight Trim Plates Meso Red Start Button Meso Vent rings Meso Blackout Start and 4X4 ring Meso Total Tail Stage 1 Meso V5 Turn signals Meso Puddle Pods Meso Overhead Hexrack Meso door handle covers VLED Vanity, License, and Plate reverse lights Tacoma OEM bed step Raptor Lights Meso Ultimate Red/White Interior Lights KTJO Grab Handle KTJO Door Pocket Lights Ice Blue Durabump Front SCS SR8 17x8.5
    Got this myself. Ended up with 2 inches in front. Ride up front seems as good as factory but you notice the height. For the back i went with the Icon 3 leaf progressive. Only got about 1 1/4 back there so i ended up putting the overload back in with a toytec shim. Now 2 inches all around. That did change the ride a bit. I'm mostly unloaded and its a touch stiffer in the back but no longer suffers from a bro lean when I do have a little weight back there.Def prefer a little rake. And Id have to say I really enjoy the ride Im getting now. Heres she is as she stands.EF443978-CA19-4B9F-9F33-6846DA7F4A49.jpg
     
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  6. Nov 21, 2020 at 10:41 AM
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    Truky!

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    Looks great!! So the ride isn't any harsher than the stock PRO ride?
     
  7. Nov 21, 2020 at 8:44 PM
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    Thank you :) In the front, there’s 1/2 inch perch change. And the 1/2 inch top plate spacer. I’ve found The top spacers don’t affect things at all if kept on the smaller size. The perch change is so small and I really didn’t notice any change.
    But a bit of a change in the back with the leafs. A hair rougher, but in a good way. Overall happy with it and look forward to the next couple years with it like this.
     
  8. Nov 22, 2020 at 5:29 AM
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    Awesome, thanks
     

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