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Discussion in 'New Members' started by ricontv, Dec 3, 2020.

  1. Dec 3, 2020 at 8:28 AM
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    Hi, Im new to the forum.... just picked up a 2009 double cab. Wanting to lift, possible a 3" front, 1" rear. My question is if Im going to have problems going 3" in front with just spacers? thanks for your time in advance.
     
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  2. Dec 3, 2020 at 8:29 AM
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  3. Dec 3, 2020 at 8:29 AM
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    Hobbs

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  4. Dec 3, 2020 at 8:31 AM
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    Welcome, yes you will run into issues getting it aligned on the stock upper control arms. For lifts over 2.5", aftermarket upper control arms are recommended to get it dialed back in. Ride will be noticeably stiffer too with the spacer up front
     
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  5. Dec 3, 2020 at 8:34 AM
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    Also don't use spacers. They really ruin spring performance characteristics, especially on compression. Basically every bump in the road is going to break your spine.

    If you're going to use a lift, use quality parts. Don't cheap out on building on a vehicle, that's a 2-ton death trap if you don't build it right. That being said, there are a lot of good and inexpensive coilover options that are not that hard to swap in if you want to get a lift.

    And welcome to Tacoma World :wave:
     
    CygnusX191, Dec 3, 2020
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    Thanks Bassackwards! So if I go 2.5" in front and 1" rear should be ok? Right now she sits just a little lower in front.
     
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  7. Dec 3, 2020 at 8:41 AM
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    Yes you should be able to get a decent alignment at 2.5” of lift. Just make sure you take it to a shop that knows what they’re doing
     
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  8. Dec 3, 2020 at 8:43 AM
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    Cool. Thanks Bassackwards.... will post pic of truck once i figure it out, LOL!
     
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  9. Dec 3, 2020 at 8:44 AM
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    Recommend Eibach pro sport shocks and springs. @HeadStrong Off-Road has great prices and probably some of the best customer service in the entire industry. You're talking just a few hundred bucks to get the lift you desire while maintaining or even improving the truck's suspension performance.
     
    CygnusX191, Dec 3, 2020
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  13. Dec 5, 2020 at 4:47 AM
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    Welcome, and don’t get spacers.
     
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