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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by TacomoMoto, Oct 6, 2011.

  1. Oct 6, 2011 at 6:13 AM
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    TacomoMoto

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    If I put 3 inch spacers in the front of my truck, do you think that would be too much lift or will the truck sit level ? I measured the difference between the tire and the fender antheirs a 3 inch difference from the front of the truck VS the back of the truck.
     
  2. Oct 6, 2011 at 6:18 AM
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    Just do 5100's. It is actually cheaper than a real quality spacer. Better ride, overall a better choice.
     
  3. Oct 6, 2011 at 6:20 AM
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    Shocks will lift the truck ?
     
  4. Oct 6, 2011 at 6:21 AM
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    I forgot to add that I have 3 inch spacer kit and it was free ..
     
  5. Oct 6, 2011 at 6:21 AM
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    If the spacer itself is 3" it will give more than 3" of lift. Search 5100s
     
  6. Oct 6, 2011 at 6:22 AM
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    Yes they are adjustable. Get them at Downsouthmotorsports.com. Do you have the rear spring TSB? If you do set them at 1.75 and you should be about level. You don't need new coils, upper control arms. Nothing
     
  7. Oct 6, 2011 at 6:30 AM
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    Can I run spacers and the 5100's ?
     
  8. Oct 6, 2011 at 6:33 AM
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    NO!!!!!!!!!
     
  9. Oct 6, 2011 at 6:33 AM
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    Nooooooooooooooooooo
     
  10. Oct 6, 2011 at 6:35 AM
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    Do some reading on leveling your ride here before throwing those free spacers in your truck. There are better options as previously mentioned.
     
  11. Oct 6, 2011 at 6:35 AM
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    I guess that's a no... What would happen ?
     
  12. Oct 6, 2011 at 6:36 AM
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    even tho the spacers are free...it will cost you more in the long run.
     
  13. Oct 6, 2011 at 6:36 AM
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    To much lift, really put a hurting on your c.v. joints. Plus you would probably never get it aligned. Ball joint issues.
     
  14. Oct 6, 2011 at 6:37 AM
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    Thanks for all the info
     
  15. Oct 6, 2011 at 7:14 AM
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    3inch spacer will b more than level u will have to lift the rear end to with a add a leaf ir block kit
     
  16. Oct 6, 2011 at 7:34 AM
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    By how much do you think an inch or 2 ?
     
  17. Oct 6, 2011 at 7:37 AM
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    All I can tell you is go to the suspension section and type in 5100's a wealth of info
     
  18. Oct 6, 2011 at 11:05 AM
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    chadderkdawg

    chadderkdawg Don't ask questions you don't want the answer to..

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    about an inch
     
  19. Oct 6, 2011 at 12:58 PM
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    What's so bad about the spacers ? Just out of curiosity
     

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