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Poll "Spacer lift vs. Suspension Lift"

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by JoeyTacoma, Mar 24, 2011.

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Spacer or Suspension

Poll closed Mar 23, 2012.

  1. Spacer lift and I love it!

    45 vote(s)
    13.9%

  2. Had a spacer lift but then replaced it with some type of suspension lift.

    71 vote(s)
    21.9%

  3. Did it right the first time!

    203 vote(s)
    62.7%

  4. Why are you guys lifting your trucks I'm trying to slam mine!

    5 vote(s)
    1.5%
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  1. Jul 5, 2011 at 9:00 PM
    #61
    iRepLONGBEACH

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    iRepLONGBEACH SoCal Reppin

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    suspension lift...nuff said. save yourself the headache in the future lol
     
    iRepLONGBEACH, Jul 5, 2011
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  2. Jul 5, 2011 at 11:09 PM
    #62
    Greensystemsgo

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    Greensystemsgo 1 owner with clean car fox.

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    fuck body lifts. STILL dealing with the reversed body lift by previous owner.
     
    Greensystemsgo, Jul 5, 2011
    #62
  3. Jul 14, 2011 at 3:00 AM
    #63
    NoDrAmA357HK

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    NoDrAmA357HK Well-Known Member

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    3" Pro Comp w/ AAL, 17x9 -6 Offset 4.75 Backspace Pro Comp 7033, LT285/70/17, Xtreme M/T Pro Comp - 67285
    Spacer Lift is good....only if you plan on driving on flat, newly paved roads...

    Had a Pre-Runner with Spacer lift.....traded, now have a 4x4 and going with Pro Comp 3" with AAL....
     
    NoDrAmA357HK, Jul 14, 2011
    #63
  4. Jul 14, 2011 at 3:04 AM
    #64
    503TRD

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    Front Bilstein 5100's Set @ 2.5", Rear Bilstein 5100's, Rear TSB, Rear 1.5" ToyTec AAL, 1" CB Drop Kit, N-Fab Nerf Steps, WeatherTech All Weather Rubber Floor Mats, Grillcraft Grill(Upper/Lower), Blacked Out AC Condenser/Radiator, Tinted Front Windows, Vision X H4 SuperWhite Headlights, Halo H10 Solaris Yellow 45w 3000k Fog Lights, K&N Air Filter, Removed Front Mud Flaps, 18" MagnaFlow Muffler, Chrome Exhaust Tip, TRD Logo Leather Shift Knob, LED License Plate Lights, LED Interior Lights, LED Reverse Lights, LED Auxiliary Reverse Lights, Chrome TRD Badge on Tailgate, Redline Tuning Elite Hood Struts, Disabled Seatbelt Chime, Foglights Anytime, ScanGauge II, 13" Stubby Antenna, Flyzeye Design LED Light, Cobra 19 CB Radio/Firestik II Antenna, 18x9 Raceline Raptors, LT275/70/18 Hankook Dynapro ATm, 1.25" Sidertrax Wheel Spacers, Heated Front Seats, LED Tailgate Bar, 11" Double Row LED Bar Behind Grill
    i have 5100's at 2.5" and was gonna add toytec 1/4" (for .5" lift) top plate spacer for a full 3", is this bad? should I not do that or is the spacer small enough to where i should prolly be fine about not damaging anything
     
    503TRD, Jul 14, 2011
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  5. Jul 14, 2011 at 3:05 AM
    #65
    JoeRags27

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    Aftermarket tires/all black aftermarket wheels/LED interior floor MOD/Cargo bed net/Interior LED Mod/Plasti dip Emblems Mod/Plasti Dip grill Black/Black Headlight Mod/AFE Pro Dry S Filter
    No offroad-Spacers ok (body lifts never)/ Off-road Suspension obviously....for us 5 luggers not many options but this summer Im installing the FatBob's with longer AAL...then next summer Im going for
    Front:
    Total Chaos Upper Control Arms
    2.5 SAWs set at enough to give me about 3" of lift

    Rear:
    TRD Bilstein Shocks
    ReadyLift AAL

    Spent all my "extra" money this summer buying this truck and putting some mods into it!!
     
    JoeRags27, Jul 14, 2011
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  6. Jul 14, 2011 at 3:07 AM
    #66
    NoDrAmA357HK

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    3" Pro Comp w/ AAL, 17x9 -6 Offset 4.75 Backspace Pro Comp 7033, LT285/70/17, Xtreme M/T Pro Comp - 67285
    Not sure of small spacers... I.E. like .25 or .5 ..... should be fine from what I've read from previous owners....I had a 2.5 Spacer on my Pre Runner...and thought it really sucked....so going with Pro Comp on my new recent purchase....
     
    NoDrAmA357HK, Jul 14, 2011
    #66
  7. Sep 16, 2011 at 2:17 PM
    #67
    650H1

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    have a front spacer lift and rear AAL's, but will end up going with 5100s here pretty soon.
     
    650H1, Sep 16, 2011
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  8. Jan 9, 2012 at 11:58 PM
    #68
    Detective_Dan

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    im in the process of dropping mine
     
    Detective_Dan, Jan 9, 2012
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  9. Jan 10, 2012 at 8:19 PM
    #69
    YotaKid62

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    YotaKid62 Dirty mall crawler

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    I have 3" over coil spacers and 2" blocks and I don't mind em so far, but I love to wheel so I want to upgrade eventually. I need more money first though, haha. I want berried tires and rims first though since ill be off to college soon and probly wont see much offroad then.
     
    YotaKid62, Jan 10, 2012
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  10. Jan 10, 2012 at 8:28 PM
    #70
    YotaKid62

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    Haha! I love how that samuri is missing the drivelines! Nice ride!!! Hahahaa:D
     
    YotaKid62, Jan 10, 2012
    #70
  11. Jan 21, 2012 at 2:51 PM
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    Super Black Taco

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    Have a spacer lift. it will get the job done but will be getting a real lift soon. i have had the spacer for couple years with no problems.
     
    Super Black Taco, Jan 21, 2012
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  12. Jan 21, 2012 at 3:24 PM
    #72
    txduckhunter

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    I haven't made up my mind yet but I am considering just using the top plate spacers from zone offroad.

    The only offroading I do ever is driving through mud to get to hunting spots. I don't and don't plan on doing any rocks or heavy trails or jumping my rig. That's why I'm on the fence about what lift to do..
     
    txduckhunter, Jan 21, 2012
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  13. Jan 21, 2012 at 3:36 PM
    #73
    Super Black Taco

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    dont know the price for a complete 3" spacer lift but you could get the 3" procomp lift that dosent use spacers for like $400-500 (better than a spacer anyday)
     
    Super Black Taco, Jan 21, 2012
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  14. Jan 29, 2012 at 10:25 AM
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    07tacos

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    Bilstein with 2" spacers, Bull bar, Black valence, Mini H1 Retro 6000k, Chevy 2500 leaf packs
    have blocks and looking to do it right
     
    07tacos, Jan 29, 2012
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  15. Feb 24, 2012 at 7:11 PM
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    txduckhunter

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    I actually picked up some top plat spacers for 40$ off TW. For now my trucks mall crawler. Eventually I'll go full 3" and ucas with rims and tires..
     
    txduckhunter, Feb 24, 2012
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  16. Mar 4, 2012 at 12:15 AM
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    yamaha73

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    Ive had both....I had a 3 inch spacer and i thought it rode good, i just did a spindle lift and got rid of the spacer and wow if u guys getbthe chance change to suspension lift big ride difference butbalot more money
     
    yamaha73, Mar 4, 2012
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  17. Mar 5, 2012 at 12:29 AM
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    IDtrucks

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    billies and AALs sitting in my room. cheap, and done right. cant beat that
     
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  18. Mar 5, 2012 at 2:13 AM
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    Check my build thread...too much to list.
    Had a spacer lift that was put on by the dealer to fit 33's...Then I found TW and dropped a good amount of cash for Foxes all around and AP leaf packs.
     
    HIYota, Mar 5, 2012
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  19. Mar 11, 2012 at 3:53 PM
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    Just changed from 3'' spacer to 5100's @ .85 w/ Eibachs. I left the block in the rear and it rides like a new truck! I try to hit bumps now instead of avoiding them.
     
    KirbSide827, Mar 11, 2012
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  20. Mar 19, 2012 at 3:03 PM
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    OME all the way around complete with dakar leafs and LR UCA's.
     
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