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Fabtech 3" spindle question (5-lug)

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by tacomatt602, Oct 23, 2015.

  1. Oct 23, 2015 at 12:29 PM
    #1
    tacomatt602

    tacomatt602 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Matt
    Phoenix, AZ
    Vehicle:
    1997 5lug Regular Cab 2.4l
    Doetsch spindles, V6 coils, Fabtech AAL, 4Crawler 2" body lift, Daystar coil spacers, Bilstein 5100s (rear), 15x7 U.S. Wheel Stealth Stars, 225/70r15 Firestone Destination LE2s, '00-04 side mirrors, Prerunner/4x4 grille, Kobalt low-profile toolbox, fucked steering rack D:
    For those of you who've installed these spindles, is 3.75" really the highest wheel BS you can go without hitting? Has anyone tried 4" BS? God forbid 4.25"? :eek:

    THANKS! :D

    edit: for 15s
     
    Last edited: Oct 23, 2015
  2. Oct 24, 2015 at 9:11 PM
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    tacomatt602

    tacomatt602 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    First Name:
    Matt
    Phoenix, AZ
    Vehicle:
    1997 5lug Regular Cab 2.4l
    Doetsch spindles, V6 coils, Fabtech AAL, 4Crawler 2" body lift, Daystar coil spacers, Bilstein 5100s (rear), 15x7 U.S. Wheel Stealth Stars, 225/70r15 Firestone Destination LE2s, '00-04 side mirrors, Prerunner/4x4 grille, Kobalt low-profile toolbox, fucked steering rack D:
    side question: anyone know why fabtech switched their 5-lug kit from uca/spring to spindle?
     
  3. Oct 26, 2015 at 8:03 PM
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    tacomatt602

    tacomatt602 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    First Name:
    Matt
    Phoenix, AZ
    Vehicle:
    1997 5lug Regular Cab 2.4l
    Doetsch spindles, V6 coils, Fabtech AAL, 4Crawler 2" body lift, Daystar coil spacers, Bilstein 5100s (rear), 15x7 U.S. Wheel Stealth Stars, 225/70r15 Firestone Destination LE2s, '00-04 side mirrors, Prerunner/4x4 grille, Kobalt low-profile toolbox, fucked steering rack D:
    bump, at least for the 1st post.
     
  4. Oct 28, 2015 at 12:57 PM
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    tacomatt602

    tacomatt602 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    First Name:
    Matt
    Phoenix, AZ
    Vehicle:
    1997 5lug Regular Cab 2.4l
    Doetsch spindles, V6 coils, Fabtech AAL, 4Crawler 2" body lift, Daystar coil spacers, Bilstein 5100s (rear), 15x7 U.S. Wheel Stealth Stars, 225/70r15 Firestone Destination LE2s, '00-04 side mirrors, Prerunner/4x4 grille, Kobalt low-profile toolbox, fucked steering rack D:
    calling any 5-lug expert :pray:
     
  5. Feb 17, 2024 at 2:40 PM
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    navi243

    navi243 New Member

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    Did you ever figure this one out?
     

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