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Does this setup seem all in order, before I pull the trigger?

Discussion in '5 Lug' started by eightball., Jan 22, 2023.

  1. Jan 22, 2023 at 7:32 PM
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    eightball.

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    2" shackles in the rear, with 2 Fabtech shocks to accommodate the lift, + 3" front spindle lift for my '96 5-lug base Taco. Anything glaring I'll be missing here?
    I have ProComps ready to install with 3.75" backspacing.

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  2. Jan 24, 2023 at 4:01 PM
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    5LugCowboy

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    Fabtech 3" Spindles, 2" Shackles, Shocks
    I lifted my truck with those exact parts. It worked for me.
    Did you already buy the parts?
     
  3. Jan 25, 2023 at 12:40 PM
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    Not yet, I’ll probably order today or tomorrow. Thanks for the insight, do you have any pics of your rig?
     
  4. Jan 26, 2023 at 7:14 AM
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    Fabtech 3" Spindles, 2" Shackles, Shocks
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    This is it. If you want you can paint the shackles because they are a little shiny and can stand out.
    Wheels came with the truck, planning to replace them.
    I noticed the spindles didn’t get me a full 3”. I’m gonna do a complete rebuild of the suspension cause it’s blown. I bet after I do that I’ll get the full 3” of lift.
    I’m gonna put on 30s when I have the chance too.
    If you got any questions just hit me up.
    Pics when you’re done!
     
  5. Jan 28, 2023 at 7:09 PM
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    I’ll take these off your hands if you get rid of them
     
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  6. Feb 26, 2023 at 11:58 AM
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    Here are pics as promised! Super happy with how it turned out. Wheels / tires up next!

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  7. May 23, 2023 at 6:46 PM
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    19975lugger

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    Hi! I just put the full Fabtech 3” kit on my truck. Shocks, spindles, and the add a leaf. But now my front wheels stick out a lot more than my back. I also didn’t add the 2” shackle. Do you recommend this for a more level look?
     
  8. May 26, 2023 at 11:47 AM
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    The spindles will make your wheels stick out further, same thing happened to mine. I got the same setup but with shackles instead of add-a-leaf, and mine sits quite level so I’m not sure how the leaf kit would affect it if you had both
     
  9. May 26, 2023 at 1:24 PM
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    Did you add spacers or just leave the offset different for front and back?
     
  10. May 26, 2023 at 2:33 PM
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    eightball.

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    Just left it as is, I don’t mind / notice it too much tbh. Wouldn’t blame you for adding some though
     
  11. May 26, 2023 at 2:46 PM
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    19975lugger

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    Mine is like a 2” difference it seems like pretty noticeable.
     

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