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How do I move my rear-end forward?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by willie64, Oct 24, 2013.

  1. Oct 24, 2013 at 5:20 PM
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    willie64 [OP] Willie64

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    OK, I know there is a thread on this site someplace about this and I just can't find it.... and I can't remember what the part is called.
    It goes like this..... I need to move my rear-end (on the truck) forward about an inch or so to eliminate some rubbing. I saw a thread about a 'spacer?" made specifically for this. Anyone know what I'm talking about? Fits under the leafs.
    Thanks ahead of time.
     
  2. Oct 24, 2013 at 5:25 PM
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    I used them on my Tacoma when I went to the 33's. Really helped get rid of the rub in the back.
     
  4. Oct 24, 2013 at 6:13 PM
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    them's the ones. Thanks man. This is exactly the reason I need them. Did you do the 1"? or a different length?
     
  5. Oct 24, 2013 at 6:17 PM
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    They are 1" one way and 3/4 the other. I think I used them at 3/4. I had OME Dakar springs, which do move the axle, just a little too far so I had to move it back.
     
  6. Oct 24, 2013 at 6:19 PM
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  7. Oct 24, 2013 at 8:33 PM
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    144 watt led lights on front 36 watts x2 led on the back, cb, Kenwood ham, icon 3" lift, 285/75/16 Fierce Attitude tires, JoeZilla sliders, 4x innovation rear bumper, ARB front bumper. Snorkel. On the workbench: more stuff I can't afford.
    That was a pretty good article. Many of the things in there have been completed on my ride, good to know i did it right. When I got my lift I did the AAL, still having a minor issue with wrapping. More an annoyance than anything. I've looked into spring sets such as the Dakars but, can only afford another leaf from the salvage yard.
    I thought about the 255/85 vs the 285/75 route. I guess I went the 285 route b/c I didn't want to do 'as much' trimming. If Fierce made a 255 I would check those out when these tires are kaput. I see on some tire sites really good prices for package sets on the KM2 and wheels so maybe going that route to have a spare set of wheel/tires.
    For the moment though I just need to get the axle moved forward a bit so I'm not tearing up the tires and fender-well.

    Thanks for the help.
     

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