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TRD Pro heavy springs

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Alexbar10, Apr 15, 2021.

  1. Apr 15, 2021 at 5:12 PM
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    I have a 2020 tacoma trd pro, and will be installing a lil b's hybrid bumper and smittybilt 10k winch. Obviously this will add a lot of weight in the front and will cause the front to sag. Is there any way I can get a spacer to put inside the spring perch? This will put more preload on the springs to cancel out the added weight. This will also keep the suspension geometry in the same place as OEM. Would only need about a spacer that's about 1/8". The other option would be a block lift of about 1/2" or 1" but then the suspension won't be in the OEM position. Another option would be to replace with heavy duty springs. I haven't seen anything available for the 2020 to do this. I thought about making my own spring perch spacer but it's not a flat perch so that would be tricky.
     
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    I'd like to stay with this suspension and just do a slight modification rather than change everything
     
  5. Apr 15, 2021 at 7:00 PM
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    Yes there are spacers available that fit between the spring and perch, which is exactly the same as cranking down on the adjuster on adjustable suspension like king and other Fox, many here seem to confuse that with spacers over the perch which are crap. There are also stiffer springs available which would be the better option as you suggested. Both can be found with searching this forum, I forget the manufacturers now, but neither are specific to the Tacoma as it’s all generic sizing for both options.
     
  6. Apr 15, 2021 at 7:02 PM
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    This actually looks pretty good. I'm gonna contact them and ask if I can order just the pre load spacer, or maybe just the strut spacer. I have the clearance for my 33s and I don't want the truck any higher than I need it to be. Makes daily driving a pain and I already get 15 mpg
     
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  7. Apr 15, 2021 at 7:17 PM
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    The perch on the bottom isn't generic, it has a specific helix to follow the coil of the spring. Would be a tricky spacer to make. So would either need to change the whole perch like in that westcott kit or find a custom spacer
     
  8. Apr 16, 2021 at 11:19 AM
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    Well if they won’t just sell it let me know I have the complete front for cheaper and minus the 40 flat rate shipping let me know
     
  9. Apr 16, 2021 at 12:02 PM
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    How come you're getting rid of yours? I might take you up on that offer
     
  10. Apr 16, 2021 at 12:13 PM
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    I didn’t get a chance to install it before the truck was totaled and I bought my brothers 2020 and had already installed it on his from a few months back
     

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