easiest and cheapest 2in lift?
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Hey!
What kinda truck do you have? That would probably make a big difference on prices.
Somebody correct me if I'm wrong, but the cheapest way to do a small lift on a 2nd gen would be just to through some coils in the rear and crank the torsion bars, right? Probably around $200. Not sure if you could get 2 inches on the front from cranking the torsion bars though, especially if your truck is 4x4.
There are people here that know much more about lifts than I do, but just thought I'd through in what I have gathered.
Have fun.
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What kinda truck do you have? That would probably make a big difference on prices.
Somebody correct me if I'm wrong, but the cheapest way to do a small lift on a 2nd gen would be just to through some coils in the rear and crank the torsion bars, right? Probably around $200. Not sure if you could get 2 inches on the front from cranking the torsion bars though, especially if your truck is 4x4.
There are people here that know much more about lifts than I do, but just thought I'd through in what I have gathered.
Have fun.
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Re: 97 4runner, sr5
Originally posted by dirk diggler
97 4runner, sr5
sorry to leave out that crucial piece! thanks, dd
97 4runner, sr5
sorry to leave out that crucial piece! thanks, dd
Have fun.
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another option...
Front for now rears should be available within a week or two.
"Almost Free" as they say in Baja! LOL!
http://www.protechezlift.com/
"Almost Free" as they say in Baja! LOL!
http://www.protechezlift.com/
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i like it!
protech is a great solution for me! how easy are spacers to install? i am, unfortunately of limited tech skill. also, aluminum seems a little sketchy considering the fatigue life regarding cracking and the inability to weld. why aren't spacers made out of steel? thanks, dd
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I haven't done any calculations, but I wouldn't think there would be very much stress on the spacer since it's so big. Plus, it's constantly under compression and I wouldn't think the cyclic load would vary enough to matter.
Why would you want to weld on a spacer?
Aluminum is much easier to machine than steel.
Why would you want to weld on a spacer?
Aluminum is much easier to machine than steel.
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thanks for the info
yeh, aluminum is easier to machine, but alway worried about fatigue, micro-cracks etc, especially on such a load bearing part. welding is in case of cracking, a steel spacer could be fixed. anyway, are these things easy to install or should i let the pros do it? thanks, dd
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Well, Al spacers for these coils have been around for a while and I've never heard of one failing.
Installation is cake if you can turn a wrench. Check out the tech articles for more info. https://www.yotatech.com/~corey/tech/techpage.htm
Installation is cake if you can turn a wrench. Check out the tech articles for more info. https://www.yotatech.com/~corey/tech/techpage.htm
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Are these spacer kits only for trucks with coil overs? I've only heard very little on the matter, maybe cuz my truck (with torsion bars) can't take them?
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Re: no love
Originally posted by dirk diggler
on the tech page for spacer installation, i'll do a search. thanks, dd
on the tech page for spacer installation, i'll do a search. thanks, dd
Basically, you unbolt the shock assembly and remove it from the truck (4 bolts). Use a spring compressor to compress the spring and then take apart the assembly (1 nut). Throw in the spacer and bolt everything back up. See, only takes 3 sentences, much like it only takes a couple paragraphs in the chiltons to discribe how to take apart a CV axle.
Plays with toys, spacers only work for coils. Besides, cranking the Tbars does exactly the same thing, but for free. (read my suspension page)
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