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strut question

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by 09regcab, Jan 10, 2014.

  1. Jan 10, 2014 at 11:34 AM
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    09regcab

    09regcab [OP] 09regcab

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    im sure its in the forums somewhere but i could not find it. i put a 3 inch leveling kit on my 09 regular cab 6 lug and am still running the stock struts. it was the spacer above the strut set up and i am wondering if this will cause issues with the factory struts bottoming out before the stock stops hit. i also changed the upper control arms also. if this will be a issue when doing minor flexing(the roads are pretty rough at the hunting club and are washed out bad) then what would you guess recommend me to get? thanks
     
  2. Jan 10, 2014 at 11:54 AM
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    mick478

    mick478 He is The STig

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    OME front set ups are great, not too pricey either. If you have the cash, I'd do coilovers.
     
  3. Jan 10, 2014 at 12:09 PM
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    NCtaco914 MALLIN'CRAWLIN'

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    The problem with top mounted spacers is they dont let the shock limit the droop when wheeling hard. Which in return can put a bind on cv's, bj's, etc..usually the uca will contact the coil before things get to out of hand..Just remember that. For DD they are fine..
     
  4. Jan 10, 2014 at 3:26 PM
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    Yeah, ditch the spacers. You can get Bilstien 5100s and set on 2.5 and/or get springs with em if your short on $$. Better than spacers IMO. If you do have the $$, get coilovers, set em, and be done. You already got uca's which was smart, your half way there
     
  5. Jan 13, 2014 at 6:56 AM
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    i preciate it guys i plan on either doing coilovers or billies im just running this set up till i get the money to do it. i was just told by a buddy about horror stories about stock struts and spacers. i figured id ask the experts :wink:
     

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