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Headstrong 1/2" spacer + 1" rear block - TRD Pro?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Bootstrap, Jul 26, 2018.

  1. Jul 26, 2018 at 3:20 PM
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    Bootstrap

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    Does anybody have the combination of Headstrong 1/2" spacer + 1" rear block? Even better, on a TRD Pro?

    Would there be any fit issues with the spacer?

    Should I go with 1/4" or 1/2" to match the 1" rear spacer?

    Even lift or VERY slightly higher in the front is the goal.
     
  2. Jul 26, 2018 at 3:26 PM
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    If it's in the budget why not go with a new leaf pack and Fox Factory 2.5s all the way around.

    That way you can put some rake on your truck. They say around here the Pro sits level from the factory.

    You could always sell the take off shocks for a fair price to off set the cost.
     
  3. Jul 26, 2018 at 3:48 PM
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    I posted the same thing a few weeks ago. Nobody replied that had the spacer. Talked to Marie at headstrong and she said with the 1/2” spacer (1” total lift) there would be no problems in the suspension as the lift is so minor.
     
  4. Jul 26, 2018 at 4:50 PM
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    Aren't we supposed to press out the original bolts and replace with new longer ones? Obviously there are no issues to press out the Toyota bolts but I wonder about the Fox bolts...??
     
  5. Jul 26, 2018 at 4:53 PM
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    I also wish someone made 3/4" or 1/2" rear spacers... I don't want to lift much.
     
  6. Jul 26, 2018 at 4:55 PM
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    You could probably use some axle shims. I think Wheeler's has a a flat shim you could use as a block.
     
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    The rear height on the pro is the same as other models. Front end is a little higher, maybe 1".
     
  8. Jul 26, 2018 at 6:18 PM
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    Zinc plated flat 1/2 inch block with stock U-bolts.
    Blue tape on block.
    New tires, blocks, then shocks.
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    Do you have a picture of the results?
     
  10. Jul 26, 2018 at 7:04 PM
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    Why spend 2~3k to buy the exact same suspension he already has? Only difference is preload adjustment on the front.
     
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    Fox Factory 2.5 W/resiviors EXT & CDC adjusters, and the propper length to acomadate a 2-3 inch lift from a taller leaf pack. I didn't specify but assumed the reader could fill in the blanks, since we knew the Pro-FOX setup was already in use.

    Why not?:notsure:
     
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  12. Jul 26, 2018 at 8:29 PM
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    On an older Tacoma I had lifted, the back started to sag a bit & was uneven L to R. I went to a place in Phoenix called Dunbar Springs & they re-arced my back... pretty slick.
     
  13. Jul 27, 2018 at 6:48 AM
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    Remind me which type of rear blocks have proven to crack, cast steel or welded? I think I would prefer aluminum.
     
  14. Jul 27, 2018 at 7:00 AM
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    Sounds like a good idea, or an AAL.
     
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    I'm going to be doing something very similar soon. May be a couple of weeks, but i will post up some pics.
     
  16. Jul 27, 2018 at 7:32 AM
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    Oh, and you folks are correct, the TRD Pro comes level but with the SSO winch bumper (and winch) it has pulled down just a hair.
     
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    Yea, my situation was this was an existing leaf-pac that needed a little TLC...
     
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    1.15 higher front, 1 inch higher rear.

    With 1/2 inch block rear, 5100’s at .65 inch front, 1 inch taller tires.AFE701B0-321B-4BFC-8B75-66B3DB51E0E3.jpg
     
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  19. Jul 28, 2018 at 10:06 AM
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    Did u have Take the leafs apart or cut the center pin?
     
  20. Jul 28, 2018 at 10:14 AM
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    The leafs stay intact using clamps to keep them in place.
    I cut the new center pin shorter as it was a bit too long to fit under the rubber bump stop on top.
     
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