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Where can i find these ball joint spacers?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Huckshot, Apr 11, 2018.

  1. Apr 12, 2018 at 3:35 PM
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    Huckshot

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    3" coil lift spacer in front. 2" block spacers in rear. 6lug to 5 lug adapters. 20" tundra rims with 33" mt tires
    That used to be my thinking with lifts too but they have these new ones that act like airbags for the suspension and compress more and more as the springs compress. Id bet it helps alot with the ride after a lift.i may get a set and report back or even male a set of my own since theyre pretty basic materials.
     
  2. Apr 12, 2018 at 3:51 PM
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    Sounds like they are more suited for lowerd trucks, not lifted trucks
     
  3. Apr 12, 2018 at 3:54 PM
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    3" coil lift spacer in front. 2" block spacers in rear. 6lug to 5 lug adapters. 20" tundra rims with 33" mt tires
    Even when mine was only lifted about 2" it road pretty rickity.after i take the spacer out the coil im thinking of installing something like these to absorb more shock.
    https://youtu.be/zq4xl0YFlt8
     
  4. Apr 12, 2018 at 3:59 PM
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    Do you ever out anything in the bed that you’d actually need those?

    Just get an add a leaf and call it a day for the back half.
    Take the spacer out and move the little clip up to the top and finish up with some jba control arms and call the front good.

    If you want a smooth ride save up and get some more expense shocks/ coilovers.

    In the end though it’s still gonna ride like a truck.
     
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  5. Apr 12, 2018 at 4:07 PM
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    This ^^^
     
  6. Apr 12, 2018 at 4:27 PM
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    Or sell your taco to me for cheap, then go buy yourself a full size truck so you can put your big lift with big rims and low pro tires on that, because you seen to like the bro truck look judging by how your truck is now
     
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  7. Apr 12, 2018 at 4:55 PM
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    Not sure what videos you're watching, but maybe find some new ones. I've never seen front bumpstops that are constantly touching the LCA (granted, I haven't really looked for them either).

    I have extended travel Kings, and didn't modify the bumpstops at all. Basically, the coils have the same up travel which is limited by the stock bumpstop and the geometry of the suspension. They have more down travel which is limited by the shock, or in some cases an aftermarket limiting strap (when you go long travel).

    Only reason you'd modify the bumpstop is like others said (front OR rear), you're stuffing your larger than stock tires too much when off-roading.

    Also, those sumo spring things don't improve your ride (on the road at least). All they do is make it so you can carry heavier loads without squatting so much or when you bottom out your suspension on jumps. Not really what you need...

    So, for a good budget lift: 5100's on the highest clip, stock springs (or get lift springs like OME and leave the 5100's at the "stock height" setting), an add-a-leaf in the back, and extended rear brake line and a diff drop kit. Maybe get UCAs if a shop can't align it for you.

    Seriously. That's it. Don't futz with the bumpstops, don't put in spacers or blocks, and don't go thinking airbags or "soft" bump stops help with the ride - they don't.

    If you want a higher truck, get a procomp bracket lift or something.
     
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  8. Apr 20, 2018 at 5:45 PM
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    3" coil lift spacer in front. 2" block spacers in rear. 6lug to 5 lug adapters. 20" tundra rims with 33" mt tires
    Just wanted to update:
    I pulled my coilovers and set the bilstein 5100 snap ring down to stock level and kept my spacer lift on top.idea was to give the spring more cushion rather than removing the spacer and keeping the springs cranked up tight to give lift.
    Also i installed the 1" drop for the front diff and also put some 0.5" washers in as spacers for the rear carrier bearing to adjust for the rear 2" lift angle.

    The outcome:
    Truck drives like its fresh off the lot. Cv angles are soooo much better and the spacers on the carrrier bearring REALLY made a difference in vibration.i have stock roll arounds on it for now till i sell my tundra rims the kid through on it before..just never use adapters..ever..

    20180419_203019.jpg
     
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