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Front strut spacer issue?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Rollo67, Aug 10, 2024.

  1. Aug 10, 2024 at 5:08 PM
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    Should have started here in the first place. But, trying something until I can get my springs sorted out on the front. But THIS doesn't look like it's gonna work, does it????

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  2. Aug 11, 2024 at 1:59 PM
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    On the shorter of the spacers lifts. You have to nip off the top of that bolt unfortunately.
     
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  3. Aug 11, 2024 at 4:25 PM
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    Yeah, I’m an idiot. That was pointed it to me later. I just ground them off and seems to work fine now. Took an extra 15 minutes so that’s not too bad.
     
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    Can you take a picture of this installed? Dont you need those 3 studs to secure the shock assembly to the upper mount?
     
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    Yes, you need all three studs but it's easy. Just take the strut off and put the spacer on the strut to measure how much you need to cut off. Remove spacer and put nut on the stud before you cut. This allows you to clean the stud thread by backing off the nut. Use a file on the threads to make a clean ramp to thread the nuts on. The studs and nuts are sandwiched under the mounting plate so they aren't going anywhere. Entire assembly is held it with the provided bolts and washers. The 3/4" spacer gave me almost 2" of lift. More than I was expecting but I'm good with it. Also, I removed the outer lower control arm to let the strut drop down. I also marked my current alignment points but you will need an alignment after installing this. I also had to remove the sway bar attachments to allow the extra length of the strut to mount to the LCA.


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  6. Aug 13, 2024 at 9:46 AM
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    I did not realize that spacer had threaded holes to secure the assembly to the upper mount in place of the studs , got it.

    FWIW, I’m a machinist, I’ve cut a few fasteners in the past ;)
     
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  7. Aug 14, 2024 at 3:28 AM
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    Again, i'm an idiot. :facepalm: Wasn't sure if you were looking for pics of the spacer or the whole procedure. These are the spacers I got
    $39 1.5" Front Leveling Lift Kits for 2005-2023 Tacoma, 2003-2023 4Runner, 2007-2015 FJ Curise 4WD, Dynofit Raise 1.5" Strut Spacer Suspension Lift Kit Lift Spacers, Set of 2Pcs Shock Absorber Spacers
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X9SVPQ8?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 . I'll eventually get heavier springs to do it right.
     
    Rollo67, Aug 14, 2024
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