Anyone have any used lift spacers?
08-10-2003, 05:54 PM
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Anyone have any used lift spacers?
The past week I've been on a quest for the ultimate suspension for my 1997 4runner. Unfortunately, due to a family problem, I'm not going to be able to get what I had planned at around $950.
So, I've got my 1" body lift on it's way right now, so I figure that in combination with some used spacers, I could at least swing that for sure if I can get them cheap enough.
I'm looking for a 1-1.5" spacer for upfront, and a 1.5-2" spacer for the rear. Does anyone have any?
Chris
So, I've got my 1" body lift on it's way right now, so I figure that in combination with some used spacers, I could at least swing that for sure if I can get them cheap enough.
I'm looking for a 1-1.5" spacer for upfront, and a 1.5-2" spacer for the rear. Does anyone have any?
Chris
08-10-2003, 06:13 PM
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I appreciate it man! And yes, I'm still real excited about doing the lift. Sometimes things just don't work as planned, but maybe I can get some cheap used spacers in there for now, and then upgrade in the future when we resolve this.
Chris
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08-10-2003, 07:15 PM
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Got your email, but I'm looking for aroudn the $50 range for 2" spacers in the rear.
The ideal temperary setup, I guess, would be 1.5" spacer up front and 2" spacers in the rear.
So, I'd take the 2" spacers off your hands tonight through paypal for $50. Let me know!
Chris
The ideal temperary setup, I guess, would be 1.5" spacer up front and 2" spacers in the rear.
So, I'd take the 2" spacers off your hands tonight through paypal for $50. Let me know!
Chris
08-11-2003, 06:45 AM
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Does anyone know if I buy a 2.5" spacer for instance, if I can cut them down to 1.5" for the fronts? I'm assuming there's a lip of some sort to keep the spacers connected to the spring, so I could either cut the top off or cut the bottom of the spacer off and reform a new lip using a lathe or something.
In all actuality, how hard would it be to make some quick aluminum spacers, anyway?
Chris
In all actuality, how hard would it be to make some quick aluminum spacers, anyway?
Chris
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actual lift
What? Are you saying that a spacer designed to mount outside the coil pack and on tip of the strut arm will lift twice its size - i.e., 1" spacer giving 2" of lift?
I was about to add a 1" daystar front spacer (just like this fellow did (http://home.earthlink.net/~larsdennert/4runner/lift/) but I don't need 2" - just need to level it out.
Anybody know?
I was about to add a 1" daystar front spacer (just like this fellow did (http://home.earthlink.net/~larsdennert/4runner/lift/) but I don't need 2" - just need to level it out.
Anybody know?
08-12-2003, 05:24 AM
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Did you read the end of the article?
From the results it is obvious that Daystar hasn't done their homework. The kit is represented as a 1" lift. After receiving the kit but before installing it I emailed them inquiring why the spacer was 1" thick. This would push the lower control arm down one inch at the strut mounting point which would translate into more movement at the spindle. Imagine holding up your outstretched arm and moving the elbow down one inch. Your hand will consequently move down about two inches. This effect worried me however they assured me that the lift would be 1" to 1.25". The CV boot bellows touch slightly in one place and since I have the ADD system, the boots always spin. This isn't really the lift I wanted for that particular reason. It does however look pretty tough and the ground clearance has taken a leap. My preliminary test of going over some three foot wide rounded speed bumps has elicited a light clunking from probably the front end. I will have to track it down. Other than that the car drives pretty much the same. After an alignment it drives as nice as before.
Update: After many trips offroad I can truly say I am happy with this lift. Clearance, approach, departure and break over angles are greatly improved. Other than the untraceable clunk which happens on rare occasions, I have had no problems. Overall the lift has settled to about 1.5" front and rear. The rear also does not bottom out on the stops as it does in factory trim. Due to the change in suspension geometry the car does not ride as smooth and the road can be felt through the steering wheel a bit more but I'm pretty picky too.
From the results it is obvious that Daystar hasn't done their homework. The kit is represented as a 1" lift. After receiving the kit but before installing it I emailed them inquiring why the spacer was 1" thick. This would push the lower control arm down one inch at the strut mounting point which would translate into more movement at the spindle. Imagine holding up your outstretched arm and moving the elbow down one inch. Your hand will consequently move down about two inches. This effect worried me however they assured me that the lift would be 1" to 1.25". The CV boot bellows touch slightly in one place and since I have the ADD system, the boots always spin. This isn't really the lift I wanted for that particular reason. It does however look pretty tough and the ground clearance has taken a leap. My preliminary test of going over some three foot wide rounded speed bumps has elicited a light clunking from probably the front end. I will have to track it down. Other than that the car drives pretty much the same. After an alignment it drives as nice as before.
Update: After many trips offroad I can truly say I am happy with this lift. Clearance, approach, departure and break over angles are greatly improved. Other than the untraceable clunk which happens on rare occasions, I have had no problems. Overall the lift has settled to about 1.5" front and rear. The rear also does not bottom out on the stops as it does in factory trim. Due to the change in suspension geometry the car does not ride as smooth and the road can be felt through the steering wheel a bit more but I'm pretty picky too.
08-12-2003, 06:43 AM
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It's in the article:
...After receiving the kit but before installing it I emailed them inquiring why the spacer was 1" thick...
...Overall the lift has settled to about 1.5" front...
Therefore, 1" spacer = 1.5" lift on the front.
...After receiving the kit but before installing it I emailed them inquiring why the spacer was 1" thick...
...Overall the lift has settled to about 1.5" front...
Therefore, 1" spacer = 1.5" lift on the front.
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Re: actual lift
Originally posted by Matt in AR
What? Are you saying that a spacer designed to mount outside the coil pack and on tip of the strut arm will lift twice its size - i.e., 1" spacer giving 2" of lift?
I was about to add a 1" daystar front spacer (just like this fellow did (http://home.earthlink.net/~larsdennert/4runner/lift/) but I don't need 2" - just need to level it out.
Anybody know?
What? Are you saying that a spacer designed to mount outside the coil pack and on tip of the strut arm will lift twice its size - i.e., 1" spacer giving 2" of lift?
I was about to add a 1" daystar front spacer (just like this fellow did (http://home.earthlink.net/~larsdennert/4runner/lift/) but I don't need 2" - just need to level it out.
Anybody know?
Chris
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