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Which Front Spacer to Level Out Perfectly?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by splizaat, Aug 26, 2016.

  1. Aug 27, 2016 at 9:51 AM
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    splizaat

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    I read it. I also wasn't asking how to determine which thickness of spacer. I asked WHICH SPACER will get me level. brand and model. that's all I needed. I don't understand why everyone on this forum is such a bunch of asshole know it alls?
     
  2. Aug 27, 2016 at 9:52 AM
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    Toytec 3/4" spacer. Any more will give you bro lean
     
  3. Aug 27, 2016 at 9:53 AM
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    Bluegrass Taco Politically incorrect low tech redneck

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    Where @ in Kentucky? I can install 5100's at a fairly reasonable price. (Or spacers if that's what you want)
     
  4. Aug 27, 2016 at 9:55 AM
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    That's what everyone says who doesn't think for themselves and just want someone to fill out a shopping cart with what they need.
     
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  5. Aug 27, 2016 at 9:58 AM
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    I'll message you!
     
  6. Aug 27, 2016 at 10:00 AM
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    "Which spacer" is yet to be determined. Sorry, but I don't know which Tacoma is yours out of the millions on the road. Try not being so sensitive and assuming everyone is being a smart ass.....You don't know by your own admission, but you want to get pissy with anyone that might know. Do you want just any answer? Or would you rather have a CORRECT answer?

    Just because you don't understand someone, that doesn't mean they're wrong. It just means you don't understand.
     
  7. Aug 27, 2016 at 6:45 PM
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    Its a spacer. For one year. Who cares what brand, you're using it as a disposable item.

    Use the formula @DCSBFTMFW gave you to calculate the thickness you need for your goal and move ahead with your project.

    Or 'suffer' with an unleveled truck till your Icon ship sails in, then do it once, do it right.
     
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  8. Aug 27, 2016 at 6:47 PM
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    Not concerned with brand....just concerned with which one leaves it level. Brand is not a concern.
     
  9. Aug 27, 2016 at 6:52 PM
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    Fine. Even you are confused about what you want apparently.

    So for at least the 4th time in this thread, use the method in post 2 to calculate what your truck needs.

    The point is, not all trucks are the same. It's why you need to measure yours.
     
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  10. Aug 27, 2016 at 7:01 PM
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    Hey OP, look at post #2 for your answer. Then Google "Tacoma xyz" spacer. Then buy said spacer. Then be so damn happy with your perfectly leveled truck you come back to this thread and give everyone high fives.
     
  11. Aug 27, 2016 at 7:13 PM
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    Since it needs to be spelled out.
     
  12. Aug 27, 2016 at 7:16 PM
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    More help, more willful ignorance.

    Shocking.
     
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  13. Aug 27, 2016 at 7:17 PM
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    Last verse, same as the first. :rockband:
     
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  14. Aug 28, 2016 at 5:25 AM
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    Really not a lot of options. Just the spacer one but theres not a lot of sense with it. You will need an alignment after so it's not much cheaper. Also any place can install a new shock or they should give their job up. So really you have the option of a spacer lift or spring I think
     
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    Even a spacer is going to require longer studs which requires taking the strut apart.
     
  16. Aug 28, 2016 at 5:46 AM
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    OK.....Humor me....I'm old and don't know much. I've lifted a total of 9 IFS Tacoma's, including 3 of my own. No two were the same. I literally swapped the same exact lift kit on two different trucks and got two different results.

    So....Once again. Just park the truck on flat ground, measure from middle of hub to bottom edge of fender opening on ALL FOUR CORNERS, then post here. You won't even need to do any math if THAT'S what is making you so irritable. We'll help you. Honest. There is no magic spacer that will make EVERY truck sit level, no matter the differences. At that point, you will have a spacer thickness suggested to you that will do what you want. You will be free to buy any brand you so desire. What have you got to lose?

    One more time....do you want just any answer, or would you prefer a CORRECT answer?
     
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  17. Aug 29, 2016 at 7:09 PM
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    You could buy a half ton of bar sand and set it in the back behind the axle. That'll level that baby out. $40 bucks, done.
     
  18. Sep 6, 2016 at 11:03 AM
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    Does the 2" Rough Country front spacer require a 1" block in the rear to be level?
     
  19. Sep 6, 2016 at 11:06 AM
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    probably no
     
  20. Sep 6, 2016 at 11:07 AM
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    2 inch in front will likely level it out. I was not level with 1.75 in the front once
     

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