Taco PRO Owners: Interested in a spring upgrade for front?

So far so good. With the spacer the drivers side is only 1/8” higher currently so with me in the truck its probably dead on level. If the passenger side settles more I’ll just add the other spacer there to even it out. Thanks for the heads up though I didn’t realize that was the case.

 

Good call. No problem. It was a “thing” on this thread for several pages so I figured I’d get ahead of it for you!

 

Are there any other 2020+ owners who could provide any feedback on the fitment of the springs?

 

Thanks. I'm apparently too lazy to go look at mine, and even lazier not to use the Google.

 

Good deal. I see what you are saying about it not being centered, though. Does it look any better or worse with weight on it? It doesn't look like a problem unless it gets worse under compression and rubs, but based on where the coil gaps are I would think that it should be fine.

Someone posted pics somewhere (maybe this thread) showing how the driver's side has a slightly higher lower perch to accommodate for the lean, but a small spacer is probably no big deal.

 

Read back a few pages… Based on my experience the fitment isn’t that great.

 

Just went out and measured again. The passenger side is slightly higher than the drivers side, even with the 1/4” spacer on the drivers side. So I’m really glad I ended up installing it. Will see how it settles.

 

I've been reading your saga and that's why I asked the question to other 2020+ owners. I have seen a few with the kit installed, just not sure if they installed themselves.

I even went as far as stopping by my local Toyota service center to ask them if they are aware of any issues with the eibach springs and the top hats sitting at an angle. None had enough experience with the Pro coils or Eibach lift springs to be of any assistance.

 

Installed rear blocks today which leveled things up nicely. Went with Low Range Off-road 1” tapered blocks (which are actually a little more than 1”). Perfect height match for the Pro shocks with Eibach springs.

Considering making a move from 265/70/17 BFG KO2s to 275/70/17 Toyo Open Country ATIIIs sometime soon.

 

I received an answer from Eibach Technical Support:

"If you are referring to the fitment of the spring when the coilover is out of the vehicle (not installed) then its not unusual to see the top hat have a little bit of angle to it. Once installed on the vehicle, the load of the vehicle on the top hat will straighten it out."

Has anyone successfully installed these springs with handheld spring compressors?

 

Not these springs, but I've done a couple of sets of Tacoma and 4Runner springs. I would recommend having 2 sets, so 4 in total. Each time I swore I would not do it again without a better tool.

 

Handhelds Spring compressors did not work for me (2020 Pro shocks and Eibach springs). The combination of the spring thickness and the thickness of the pro shocks doesn’t allow enough room for them to grip around the springs without contacting the shocks. I had to bring them to a shop for assembly with a large floorstanding spring compressor.

 

This is the one I used, I had to use a pry bar and hammer to get it out after installing the spring. It was sketchy as hell using it watching the bolts bending as I tightened it.



https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/oemtools-macpherson-strut-spring-compressor-tool/0000000357786

 

I tried to install the spring today with the same spring compressor. I had about 1 inch to go before i can screw on the nut. I stopped because i used my best judgment and i am taking my springs to a shop. Very dangerous and i wouldn't recomend those types of tools just my opinion.

 

Yeah, I actually took my shocks to a shop to install, they didnt have a big enough compressor to handle it, so I just did it myself and stood clear of both ends.

 

Nice yea i always dislike messing with shocks scray

 

Heres what they look like before installing on truck.

 

Lopsided tophats - looked just like mine.

 

Here they are installed. Not sure why butndriver side bushing on the coil i am not able to get it tight, i can kinds rock the top washer but unable to torque the bolt any more? Any has this problem

 

If it's spinning the shock shaft, you'll need to put a wrench on the top of the shaft to hold it in place.