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Spindle Drop Spacers

Discussion in 'Street Trucks' started by TacoPoke808, Feb 1, 2017.

  1. Feb 1, 2017 at 7:46 AM
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    TacoPoke808

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    Anybody have the diy on this? Been trying too look for it. Also would I have to up rim size if I run a .5" spacer?
     
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  2. Feb 1, 2017 at 7:47 AM
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    Im not really sure what your question is man.

    A .5" top plate spacer?
     
  3. Feb 1, 2017 at 9:33 AM
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    IMG_0783.jpg These. The ones that go under the spindle. I was wondering if anyone has a diy on this. I know Phil makes these but I wanted to see if I could go to Home Depot and make my own. Also was wondering if I used a .5" spacer would I be able to still use the stock 15" wheel. I know you gotta run bigger rims w/ 1" spacers.
     
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  4. Feb 5, 2017 at 3:33 PM
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    07TacoRidah

    07TacoRidah SHHHH, this is interesting

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    I found out what the bolt size was and where to get it, well in CA that is. As for the stock 15, once you go 1" your not going to be able to put the 15" on, the rim diameter is too small. I think you can get away with a 17" rim but I went 18 just to make sure (even changed my spare to an 18")
     
  5. Feb 6, 2017 at 2:58 PM
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    You made your own spacer? What's the bolt size? Was gonna go to Home Depot & pick up some stuff & make my own. I was gonna run a 1/2" spacer, you think the stock 15" will clear?
     
  6. Feb 7, 2017 at 11:19 AM
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    07TacoRidah SHHHH, this is interesting

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    it's somewhere in my 2" drop more or less thread. I went to King Bolt for it. I forgot the length I have mine at. I think I even have the bolts that I bought. If you want them lemme know.
     
  7. Feb 9, 2017 at 8:18 PM
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    Yeah that'd be cool. All I need to know is the bolt size and thread pitch. Then I can go down to Home Depot and pick up the hardware.
     
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    So anyone know about the spacer now I’m looking for one and I was wondering if maybe Home Depot had some or what
     
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    I’m confused. Is this for a ball joint flip?
     
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    I hope to hell OP didnt just stack up a bunch of flat washers and a shitty grade 2 or 5 bolt from Home Depot....
     
  11. Aug 4, 2021 at 10:15 AM
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    If you're talking about your 2019 tacoma, it doesn't have 15" stock rims. If they're stock, they're 16" or larger.

    Edit: just realized I responded to a 4 year old post accidentally lol
     
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    Plus it’s probably a 5 lug
     
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    I mean, he was looking for a solution from Home Depot….
     
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    Yeah that's what I realized. Probably upgraded to the 2019 in his bio after this post. Carry on lol.
     
  15. Aug 6, 2021 at 7:32 PM
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    Do we have torsion bars to drop
     
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  17. Aug 7, 2021 at 7:40 AM
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    So Ig the only other way is to get a spacer to go 1.5 lower
     
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    I don't remember if you're on coilovers or not yet, but adjustable coilovers could get you down there.
     
  19. Aug 8, 2021 at 7:49 AM
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    I have drop struts
     

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