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fox 2.0 coilovers

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by streetcustoms, Mar 23, 2010.

  1. Mar 23, 2010 at 12:54 PM
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    just ordered them from all pro last friday if i want it to be 3 inchs of lift in the front how much do i have to crank them up to also dos the driver side have to be higher
     
  2. Mar 23, 2010 at 12:58 PM
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    you dont want 3" lift, you want 2.5" max if you have OEM UCAs. w/ 3" lift, you will have nearly no downtravel and will not be able to get a good alignment w/ OEM arms.

    if you upgrade your UCAs, then you'll be alright. concerning how much you have to crank the drivers side, cant really help you there, but i cant imagine it would be more that a turn or two.
     
  3. Mar 23, 2010 at 1:01 PM
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    i have light racing ucas
     
  4. Mar 23, 2010 at 1:02 PM
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    cool, at least your doing it right then! like i said, cant see how you would need more than a few turns.
     
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    hold on for pics. I have fox's too.
     
  6. Mar 23, 2010 at 1:20 PM
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    ive been searching for over an hour and cant seem to find

    how much thread sould be showing on each side for a 3 inch lift
     
  7. Mar 23, 2010 at 1:20 PM
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    I dont remember the measurements I came up with but here is a pic showing how much thread I have showing.
    Also when looking at the instructions that come with your dont go by what they say for inches of thread showing.....I think it said something like 4" of thread..that was way to much. Start out small and work your way up. Also to help with turning the spanner wrenches I used about a 6" long piece of square tubing over it as a "cheater bar" to help. It was much nicer to my hands than those skinny ass spanner wrenches were.

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  8. Mar 23, 2010 at 1:22 PM
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    is yours for 2.5 lift or 3 inch lift
     
  9. Mar 23, 2010 at 1:22 PM
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    I can get measurements once I get home tonight, send me a PM and remind me. Once I get off work I go on auto pilot mode and head straight for my recliner..haha

    I would say im at about 2 3/4"
     
  10. Mar 23, 2010 at 1:25 PM
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    all pro says 4.6 on driver side and 4.3 on passenger for 3 inch of lift is that correct
     
  11. Mar 23, 2010 at 1:29 PM
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    also since the resi is adjustable if i have it cranked to all pros specs for 3 inch of lift what setting sould i put the resis to for normal daily driving
     
  12. Mar 23, 2010 at 1:34 PM
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    yea DO NOT USE THE 4.6 and 4.3" of thread showing. It put horrible binding on the uca's, rode very very stiff and made loud poping sounds. I would start at 3" on the pass side and 3.3" for the driver side
     
  13. Mar 23, 2010 at 1:35 PM
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    also I removed my sway bar for increaded "cush" haha my truck rides on clouds. I have my resi setting on 3 or 4


    for my rear I used this. I had a single AAL from toytec at first but switched over to this and its so much smoother.
    1.5" Lift 3 Leaf Progressive Add A Leaf Kit: 149.95 A 3 leaf progressive Add A Leaf set that replaces your factory overload leaf. Comes with longer U-bolts
     
  14. Mar 23, 2010 at 1:38 PM
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    would 3.5 inch of thread on pass and 3.8 on driver side give me a 3 inch lift with the resi set at 4
     
  15. Mar 23, 2010 at 1:39 PM
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    my sway bar is removed i have icon reservoirs in the rear ome leaf pack is next
     
  16. Mar 23, 2010 at 1:50 PM
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    man I dont know exact thread measurements :notsure:. I would start at 3" and go from there. I can adjust my coilovers just by jacking up the truck and using the small spanner wrench with a small cheater bar. I dont even have to take off the tires...
    the setting on the resi wont affect your lift height, thats only for softness-stiffness of the shocks.

    But I will try and get some numbers for you once I get home in about an hour

    oh, and make sure you have all the hardware when you get your CO's. Mine didnt come with the bolts needed for the top of the CO. I had to get a buddy to run me to lowes and grab some grade 8 bolts
     
  17. Mar 23, 2010 at 2:44 PM
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    FOX 2.0 RESIS,LRUCAS,BILLY 5100S ON THE REAR.MAGNAFLOW 11264,COLOR MATCHED GRILL,YELLOW FOG MOD.OVER HEAD DVD,FEDERAL COURAGIA M/T
    just measured mine, 3" on ds and 2 3/4+ on ps. and im at about 2.5" of lift.i takes a couple of turns to see anything change in the numbers.remember that adjustable co are not for lifting,thay are for a great ride on a already lifted truck.
     
  18. Mar 23, 2010 at 9:01 PM
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    thanks im goin to have driver side at 4 inchs and 3 3/4 on passenger
    hopefully thall be enough for me
     
  19. Mar 24, 2010 at 5:44 AM
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    dude, I'm afraid that is gonna ride like shit man.
    Mine measured at 2 5/8" on pas and 3" on driver side.
    I guess go ahead and crank them that high and if you dont like it then you can always back them down.
     
  20. Mar 24, 2010 at 10:56 AM
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    all pro had the 2.0s on backorder for 6 weeks so i ended up ordering the 2.5s hope its worth the extra money
     

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