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What kind of lift do I have?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by PapaGrizz, Jul 17, 2019.

  1. Jul 17, 2019 at 10:12 AM
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    I bought my truck used with a lift already installed. It rides really firm so I think it's a "pre load" spacer but I don't know. The spacer is 1.5" but the truck sits higher than 1.5 over stock.

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  2. Jul 17, 2019 at 10:37 AM
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    Replace that with a nice set of coilovers. Good luck with your truck.
     
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  5. Jul 17, 2019 at 10:42 AM
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  6. Jul 17, 2019 at 10:43 AM
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    So do I have a pre load coil spacer or a top strut extension?
     
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  7. Jul 17, 2019 at 10:44 AM
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  8. Jul 17, 2019 at 10:51 AM
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    You probably can just take the spacer off... spring compressor would be for more of a Bilstein 5100 shock setup
     
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  9. Jul 17, 2019 at 12:19 PM
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    Little bit of stuff.
    That's a top plate spacer lift. 1.5" spacer provides a 3" lift due to the geometry of the suspension.
     
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  10. Jul 17, 2019 at 1:13 PM
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    Just remove the strut and take the spacer off and reinstall the strut. Remember all your lift will be gone so your tires may not fit.
     
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  11. Jul 17, 2019 at 1:34 PM
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    I read that top plate spacers maintained oem ride quality, is that true because my ride is harsh?
     
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  12. Jul 17, 2019 at 1:39 PM
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    Not necessarily, they reduce the range or travel that the suspension can articulate through, thus raising the ride height. It's not necessarily as harsh as a preload spacer, but are harsher than an upgraded set of shocks and springs. Speaking from experience, as I ran the same spacers you have for about a year and a half, and now have a set of Bilstein 6112's set at the same ride height that the spacers got me to.
     
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  13. Jul 17, 2019 at 8:16 PM
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  14. Jul 17, 2019 at 8:17 PM
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    You dont need a spring compressor,just unbolt the spacer.
     
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  15. Jul 21, 2019 at 5:16 AM
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    I expect a re-alignment would necessary?
    I ask because I have the same set-up.
     
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  16. Jul 21, 2019 at 5:18 AM
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    Yes as you are changing the geometry with lifting or removing a lift.
     
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