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HELP!!! Questions about lift and spacers

Discussion in 'Canada' started by LaxyMctwidds, Oct 14, 2015.

  1. Oct 14, 2015 at 5:51 PM
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    LaxyMctwidds

    LaxyMctwidds [OP] Member

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    Brandon
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    Hey TW, Jays won tonight and I'm pumped!!!!

    I just recently purchased a 2013 TRD DCLB.

    Mods are as follows:

    2.5 inch spacer up front
    1 inch block w/ add-a-leaf in the rear
    285/70 R17 ProComp Extreme A/t
    17 Inch KMC XD Rockstars
    Fog light anytime mod
    Blacked out emblems

    I like how it sits right now but would like to go a bit higher.

    Can I run a 3 inch spacer up front on stock UCA's ?
    Is it alright if I purchase an All-Pro Expedition Leaf Springs 3inch lift for the rears ?

    And lastly, would it be safe to run that setup with a 1.25 inch spacer all around for the wheels?

    Coming from modding and building over 3 VW's, One of which was awarded several times over the course of its life with me, I'm all about looking good and actually getting use out of my mods.

    Ant advice would be greatly appreciated.
     
  2. Oct 19, 2015 at 12:19 PM
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    Sterdog

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    1. Likely no. Everyone's truck is different but to get a good alignment you will need aftermarket UCA's with that much lift.
    2. I don't see anyone stopping you from buying the all pro leafs.
    3. The safety of spacers is debatable, but in general if you buy a good spacer (spidertrax is well trusted) and check the torque regularly it should hold together.
    4. If you want to get good use out of your mods, in other words use you lift for more than show, I would recommend ditching the spacer lift and going with true coilovers or 5100's with aftermarket springs. A spacer lift can cause your shock to bottom out well before the bump stop if you manage to cycle the suspension fully up, with results like this:

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  3. Oct 19, 2015 at 12:26 PM
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    Mademan925

    Mademan925 Senor Taco

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    Nick
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    enough to go over stuff
    Please don't get spacers
    Allpro leafs are great
    285s will not fit with stock rims and stock ucas. you either need wheel spacers or aftermarket uppercontrol arms or they will rub the ucas
    Wheel spacers and 285s will make you rub your cab mount like crazy

    Have fun with your build
     

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