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.25" spacers can make a big difference

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by dal3_gribble, Mar 22, 2019.

  1. Mar 22, 2019 at 6:07 PM
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    dal3_gribble

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    I had the 885 springs with 5100s that originally gave 2.5" of lift but settled around 2".

    These were springs originally

    IMG_20180514_111641.jpg

    Then they settled to this

    Taco_031319_3(2).jpg

    Today I put on .25" spacers which are supposed to give about .5" of lift. I'm pretty stoked, it ended up back where it was before springs settled.

    IMG_20190322_170440~2.jpg
     
  2. Mar 22, 2019 at 6:19 PM
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    whats your rear lift? awesome truck man
     
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  3. Mar 22, 2019 at 6:21 PM
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    dal3_gribble

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    1" blocks. Thanks!
     
  4. Mar 23, 2019 at 6:00 AM
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    I forgot to measure so I never figured out how much lift I got :frusty:

    How long did it take to settle?
     
  5. Mar 23, 2019 at 6:14 AM
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    Thegenerik1

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    I don’t see any settle from the first two pictures, just new wheels with bigger tires. :crazy:
     
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  6. Mar 23, 2019 at 7:58 AM
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    Cool story bro
     
  7. Mar 23, 2019 at 9:32 AM
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    What size tires are you running?
     
  8. Mar 23, 2019 at 9:37 AM
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    I have the same setup in the first pics. Do you have have the 1/4 spacer for the taco lean + another spacer?
     
  9. Mar 23, 2019 at 9:41 AM
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    Clocktower

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    Love the look - how long did it take to settle?
     
  10. Mar 23, 2019 at 9:44 AM
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    I think it looked great in both ways.... what percent window tint do you have? It's the best matching i've seen.
     
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  11. Mar 23, 2019 at 10:00 AM
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  12. Mar 23, 2019 at 10:01 AM
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    It was probably a few months when I started to notice the truck wasn't level anymore.
     
  13. Mar 23, 2019 at 10:02 AM
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    I only have the single 1/4" spacers. The taco lean isn't too bad on my truck, it's pretty level side to side.
     
  14. Mar 23, 2019 at 10:02 AM
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  15. Mar 23, 2019 at 10:57 AM
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    Sorry bro, it was early and on my phone. Meant to use the confused emoji and not the your crazy one. Just don’t see much difference. But it’s your truck and it looks good either way.
     
  16. Feb 9, 2021 at 7:00 AM
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    Hey, did you have to do the Cab Mount Chop with this tires and wheels sizes?
     
  17. Feb 9, 2021 at 7:20 AM
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    1/2 is a lot for a spring to settle. How did your alignment come out with 2.5 in front?
     
  18. Feb 9, 2021 at 9:34 AM
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    No, I had to do some fender trimming, but no CMC at this point. The key there is you have to run an 8" 0 offset wheel or close it it.
     
  19. Feb 9, 2021 at 9:40 AM
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    Do you notice any difference in ride quality?
     

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