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Level kit did not level

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Tjoe12, Dec 7, 2016.

  1. Dec 14, 2016 at 7:13 PM
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    Koitz

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    My truck got a 2" lift on the front but my tires r a little bigger , that's why the space between the top of my tire and the fender looks a little shorter but only about 1/2"

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  2. Dec 14, 2016 at 7:19 PM
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    Lol no.

    ~117k on my wife's 4Runner with a spacer. No destroyed balljoints.

    FYI since you clearly don't understand suspension geometry, the balljoint angles are EXACTLY the same as any other lift except spindle lifts and drop brackets. :cookiemonster:
     
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  3. Dec 14, 2016 at 7:23 PM
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    Agree with u to a point .
    Small spacers r fine
    But the very thick ones can create problems , not always but sometimes ,depending if u do a lot Off Roading etc etc
     
  4. Dec 14, 2016 at 7:25 PM
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    I wonder why the back came down so much
     
  5. Dec 14, 2016 at 7:27 PM
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    The 2.5"-3" spacers WILL create problems if you off-road and if you don't space the bump stops accordingly, but the balljoint angles will still be exactly the same.

    I can't say I've ever seen a report of a balljoint failure due to a spacer lift.
     
  6. Dec 14, 2016 at 7:29 PM
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    Easy dick sounds like you need a lesson on suspension, do I need to get a bunch of testimonials that say they destroy ball joints besides destroying mine and three of my friends ?
     
  7. Dec 14, 2016 at 7:32 PM
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    My rear sits about 1/2" lower than the front but I don't have any aftermarket blocks on the back
    That's why I said
    Ru sure u have 2" block on the back ?
    I prob gonna put 1/2" block on the back to make the truck perfectly level but a lot of tacomas get a little vibration when blocking the rear
    I actually kind of like the front a little higher (1/2" max)
     
  8. Dec 14, 2016 at 7:32 PM
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    Justinlhc

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    No need for name calling. :smack:

    Explain to me HOW the spacer was responsible for your destroyed balljoints. This should be good. :popcorn:
     
  9. Dec 14, 2016 at 7:46 PM
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    I measure what's there and it's 2 inches. Okay remember im new at this but heres a Dumb question but do the trds come stock with something under the leaf springs?

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  10. Dec 14, 2016 at 7:49 PM
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    Thats def a 2 inch block.. im betting you have quick lifts, actual 2 inch spacer up front, or worn leafs
     
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  11. Dec 14, 2016 at 7:53 PM
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    These are the spacers I have

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  12. Dec 14, 2016 at 7:56 PM
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    That looks like a 2" that's for sure
    My 2016 sport doesn't have any blocks
    I don't know much about the 2012 like yours but I doubt that's stock .
    If I was you I would post this questions on a 2nd gen treat like
    "What have you done to your 2nd gen today"
    A lot of smart guys there ,I'm sure they can help you
     
  13. Dec 14, 2016 at 7:59 PM
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    I have the exact same ones
    They measure 1"
    But they'll give you a 2" lift (give it or take )
    But still Doesnt make sense ! With 2" block on the back and 2" on the front yourvtruck should sit lower on the front because the truck comes stock with the rear about 1 1/2 to 2" higher
     
  14. Dec 14, 2016 at 8:01 PM
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    Yup. Only thing to confirm is if OP has the rancho quick lift struts. Those have about a 1.5 - 2 inch lift

    Were the struts preassembled with springs?
     
  15. Dec 14, 2016 at 8:01 PM
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    Do the leaf springs go like this :(?
     
  16. Dec 14, 2016 at 8:04 PM
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    They look loaded down. No cracks or anything like that
     
  17. Dec 14, 2016 at 8:04 PM
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    The quick lifts adjustable?
     
  18. Dec 14, 2016 at 8:05 PM
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    Yea I'm very confused by it
     
  19. Dec 14, 2016 at 8:07 PM
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    Only rebound/compression, but they are sold as leveling assemblies ranging from 1-2.5 lift depending on the application.

    If you had those plus 2 inch blocks you would have had a front rake, add 2 inch spacers to the front, then you get your rear rake.
     
  20. Dec 15, 2016 at 3:22 AM
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    My suspicions were right. You have to have quick lift struts already installed. Only way to give you bro lean with a 2" front and 2" back lift. Essentially you lifted the front and back the same amount and your truck should have the same factory rake. But you don't because the front was already lifted slightly.
     

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