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Rear driveshaft spacer kit

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by NmapFE, May 16, 2022.

  1. May 16, 2022 at 12:34 PM
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    NmapFE

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    DE9D3F72-7F5F-4E65-8841-AF3171E16846.jpg So after a lot of research on this debate of installing or not, I’ve a question to those that have experience with their installation. I just finished my installation of Bilstein 6112’s, SPC UCAs, Icon RXT rear leafpack and Bilstein 6125’s in the rear. I’ve the 6112’s set for 2.5” of lifts got the alignment and I’ve no rubbing or driveshaft vibration going on at any speed that I can tell. Im running stock 265/60r18. My question is… should I go ahead and install the Old Man Emu driveshaft spacer kit or not?
     
  2. May 16, 2022 at 12:37 PM
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    ZMan2k2

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    Don't bother if you dont have any vibes. And while your at it play the lotto because you are super lucky to not have any vibes.
     
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    Yes, install it. It is about driveshaft angle to the pinion, not rubbing, it's about rear seel and gear wear - and the vibe you are going to encourage with poor alignment. This is literally a half beer job. Get 'er done.
     
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    Install it. Improves angle of DS
     
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    I wouldn't install it. If you're not having any vibrations, you're fine.
     
  8. May 16, 2022 at 3:58 PM
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    Don’t install it. If it’s not vibrating, leave it alone.

    I have the same lift as you for about 30k miles so far. No issues.
     
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    Old thread, but easy to measure pinion angle to make sure they are close to the transfer case angle if you want to . FWIW my lift kit came with the spacers. Approximately 2” lift front and back and I installed the shim as recommended by the company I purchased the set up from. Small lift probably makes no difference.
     
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