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Spacer Lift?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by MatthewMay1, Apr 3, 2013.

  1. Apr 4, 2013 at 6:34 PM
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    MatthewMay1

    MatthewMay1 [OP] I'm an amateur professional.

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    Oh. I just noticed that the kit with the AAL from Wheeler's (daystar I believe) is a 2.5" spacer with a 1.5" AAL. The one from Toytec is a 2.5" spacer with a 2" AAL. Would the 2" make the bed too high? Or would the 1.5 not raise it enough? I don't want any weird looking lean.
     
  2. Apr 4, 2013 at 6:42 PM
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    You will need UCAs with 3". Lifting the front that high will make so that you can't get the alignment back in spec. UCA's will correct this, but cost over $600.

    In my opinion your best off getting Bilstein 5100's set at 2.5 in the front (if you want an inexpensive lift) That is what I have and it rides better than stock in my opinion.


    EDIT: Didn't see that there were 2 more pages lol
     
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  3. Apr 4, 2013 at 7:02 PM
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    It's hard to say, results vary. Chances are the 1.5" rear would be pretty level and the 2" rear give a very slight rake.
     
  4. Apr 4, 2013 at 8:18 PM
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    okay, then I guess I will just go with the 2" in the rear. better to have it a tad higher than a tad lower in my opinion
     
  5. Apr 4, 2013 at 9:10 PM
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    Update on my wish list:

    2.5" front spacers
    2" Procomp AAl (still researching options here)
    Nitrogen extended rear shocks
    Extended rear and front brake lines
    (was talked out of a differential drop)

    Knowing me it will probably change 10 more times before i come to a final decision. haha
     
  6. Apr 7, 2013 at 7:56 PM
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    Some pics from the dealership of my new frame going on!



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  7. Apr 7, 2013 at 7:57 PM
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    makes me wish I was getting a new frame :(
     
  8. Apr 7, 2013 at 8:29 PM
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    I am so excited to go and pick it up! Although I will miss driving a Tundra every day...I won't be king of the road anymore :(
     
  9. Apr 9, 2013 at 8:14 PM
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    Does anybody know of a good place (or themselves have the equipment) to get my front spacers installed? I believe i can do the rear end myself, but i do not have a spring compressor in order to get the front done. I live in North Dallas
     
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    So worse case scenario you have to replace a shock.. Like 150 bucks.
     

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