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Headstrong 1” spacer lift

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by HandsomeTom, Jul 10, 2018.

  1. Jul 10, 2018 at 4:33 PM
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    HandsomeTom

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    Who has done this “lift”? I don’t want anything crazy. Stock shocks have 5k miles on them, so don’t really want to swap them out...yet. Just want a little clearance, so my tires stop rubbing.

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  2. Jul 10, 2018 at 4:39 PM
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    Clearwater Bill

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    Lifts rarely create clearance.

    Tire size and wheel fitment do much more.

    Where is the rub? Some pounding or trimming might be in order.
     
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  3. Jul 10, 2018 at 4:42 PM
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    JoeCOVA

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    I would stay away from it, body lifts can change a lot of things down the line. What size tire are you running? Your SR8s are probably fine, probably need to heat mold the plastic fender liner and maybe bang the pinch weld. What are you alignment specs, might need more caster
     
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  4. Jul 10, 2018 at 4:43 PM
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    Passenger side (with passenger) rubs the inner fender. I could probably heat and push, but I’d like that small front level as well. Haha



     
  5. Jul 20, 2018 at 1:28 PM
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    Anyone else gone this route?
     
  6. Jul 20, 2018 at 1:31 PM
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    I have a 1/2" top plate spacer that = 1" of lift
    On top of my ome coils tho
     
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  8. Jul 20, 2018 at 1:32 PM
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  9. Jul 20, 2018 at 1:33 PM
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    Don’t do a body lift man. I’d order 2 inch spacers for the front, that’ll make the truck sit level and keep your tires from rubbing.

    Everyone here will tell you to stay away from spacers and they definitely have their points but if your truck is mainly just a daily driver and you need a couple inches to clear your wheels, a 2 inch spacer lift in the front is a great affordable choice.
     
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  10. Jul 20, 2018 at 1:35 PM
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    I've been debating going this route but can't find too much information on anybody actually using them.
     
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  11. Jul 20, 2018 at 2:37 PM
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    Maybe someone will help us both out then, haha.



     
  12. Jul 20, 2018 at 2:44 PM
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    Just put half inch spacers for 1" lift. You'll be fine
     
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  13. Aug 24, 2018 at 10:53 PM
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    Pics yet? I’m looking at those or the Summit 1/2” spacers.
     
  14. Dec 9, 2019 at 2:06 AM
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    What dia are your tires, 33s? I have a 2020 OR on order and I'd like to run 33s on it, but only if it doesn't require any crazy mods...I'm definitely not going to cut my truck up lol.
     

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