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Is this truck lifted?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by charvel, Dec 27, 2023.

  1. Dec 27, 2023 at 1:06 PM
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    charvel

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    Just curious, please let me know if this is the wrong place to post, and I’ll delete it.

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  2. Dec 27, 2023 at 1:08 PM
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    msgs350

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    Yup, It's got a spacer (shiny piece) on top of the strut.
    If the spacer is 1", the lift is 2".
     
  3. Dec 27, 2023 at 1:09 PM
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    Mallrat60

    Mallrat60 Not all of us in CA are libs.

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    Looks like a 1 inch spacer??
     
  4. Dec 27, 2023 at 1:12 PM
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    Thanks for the replies. Would y’all recommend removing the lift for the longevity of the truck?
     
  5. Dec 27, 2023 at 1:19 PM
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    Mallrat60

    Mallrat60 Not all of us in CA are libs.

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    Depends if you want to keep it stock. They may have installed the lift to level out the truck. As long as it specs out ok in a wheel alignment it should be Okay. I have mine lifted 2.5" with ADS and aftermarket UCAs. Rear of truck is lifted by OME leaf springs
     
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  6. Dec 27, 2023 at 1:19 PM
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    If you have a lift in the rear and you want to keep the current rake, then remove the front spacer and get new coilovers (maybe OME). If you have spacers in the front and back, it will be suggested here to remove all spacers. If you want to lift, do so by buying coilovers (front) and leafs (rear).

    edit: this is a top plate spacer, and while will not preload the suspension, it is still not ideal to have any spacers unless for correcting the taco lean on drivers side.
     
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  7. Dec 27, 2023 at 4:05 PM
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    spacers are not recommended.
     
  8. Dec 27, 2023 at 5:15 PM
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    With the spacer on top of the top hat of the strut, it does not preload the spring and shouldn't change the ride. Leaving it won't hurt anything, assuming it is/can be properly aligned.
     
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  9. Dec 27, 2023 at 5:21 PM
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    You are right, thanks for correcting me. Will edit my post.
     
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