My cheap lift idea

fo_runner · 12-12-2005, 09:22 PM

Sorry for bothering you guys by asking a stupid question, but I tried serching and didn't find enough info. Anyways, I was thinking about adding rubber coil spacers that go in BETWEEN the coils of my 3rd gen. Its some cheap stuff I saw at the automotive shop that claims to add 1'' of lift when placed in between the coils. I want to put them in the front coils because of the sagging front end, and the 265/75's filling up the wheel wells.

If this is a bad idea, or it will destroy my coils, feel free to stop me. I just want a cheaper way of lifting my 3rd gen, without having to shell out $300 for "Real" coil spacers.

Thanks

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Cedarbarn · 12-12-2005, 09:25 PM

They will pop out of the coils if you flex your front end at all.

Why not OME?

http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=61223

SC4Runner · 12-12-2005, 10:57 PM

I think I know what you're talking about... They are two piece spring spacers...

I wouldnt do it.. Id just buy the "real" spacers. Get them from www.wheelersoffroad.com .. The Daystar ones aren't all that much.

SC4Runner · 12-12-2005, 10:59 PM

Straight off the website:

"96-Current 4Runner 1.25" Lift Front Coil Spacer Kit: $59.95"

tc · 12-13-2005, 09:48 AM

Those will DESTROY your ride quality in the front! You are now riding on a solid block of rubber, not a "squishy" spring. My understanding is they do more for load support than "unloaded" lift - they keep the spring from compressing so much when loaded. I would go with balljoint spacers or the spring spacer cups mentioned above. Or Cornfed spacer blocks. Or a body lift. None are really all that expensive...

fo_runner · 12-13-2005, 01:28 PM

I do street driving, I go off-roading at least once a year.

2wheelBLACKOUT · 12-13-2005, 03:16 PM

Cheap lift idea = not good idea, just get some daystar spacers for like 60 bucks. I've been riding on daystars for 2 years with no complaints.

fo_runner · 12-13-2005, 05:25 PM

Okay, Daystar it is.

12-12-2005, 09:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cedarbarn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 223	They will pop out of the coils if you flex your front end at all. Why not OME? http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=61223 Last edited by Cedarbarn; 12-12-2005 at 09:30 PM.

12-12-2005, 10:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
SC4Runner Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 5th Gen San Diegan, California Posts: 5,885	I think I know what you're talking about... They are two piece spring spacers... I wouldnt do it.. Id just buy the "real" spacers. Get them from www.wheelersoffroad.com .. The Daystar ones aren't all that much. __________________ 1996 4x4 3.4L 4Runner on 35's - 6" of lift, MTR's, E-locked, ARB Tacoma Bumper, Sliders and a cut off tail pipe. 1966 FJ40 - SOA with stock springs, stock 1F motor, and a smelly tailpipe.

12-12-2005, 10:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
SC4Runner Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 5th Gen San Diegan, California Posts: 5,885	Straight off the website: "96-Current 4Runner 1.25" Lift Front Coil Spacer Kit: $59.95" __________________ 1996 4x4 3.4L 4Runner on 35's - 6" of lift, MTR's, E-locked, ARB Tacoma Bumper, Sliders and a cut off tail pipe. 1966 FJ40 - SOA with stock springs, stock 1F motor, and a smelly tailpipe.

12-13-2005, 09:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
tc Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 8,372	Those will DESTROY your ride quality in the front! You are now riding on a solid block of rubber, not a "squishy" spring. My understanding is they do more for load support than "unloaded" lift - they keep the spring from compressing so much when loaded. I would go with balljoint spacers or the spring spacer cups mentioned above. Or Cornfed spacer blocks. Or a body lift. None are really all that expensive... __________________ Check out www.coTTORA.org to hook up with great Toyota 'wheelin' folks! Current - 93 4Runner: 3VZ 33"x10.50" no lift ARB F/R 96 Impala SS: My own personal cop car Previous - 89 2WD Pickup 22R, Fabtech "Ivan Dan" lift, 31x10.50, IASCA World Finals 4th Place Stop with the mods and get on the trail! Pix at www.4wheelingoh.shutterfly.com/action

12-13-2005, 03:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
2wheelBLACKOUT Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 200	Cheap lift idea = not good idea, just get some daystar spacers for like 60 bucks. I've been riding on daystars for 2 years with no complaints. __________________ REDrum

12-13-2005, 01:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
fo_runner Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Toronto,Canada Posts: 361	I do street driving, I go off-roading at least once a year.

12-13-2005, 05:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
fo_runner Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Toronto,Canada Posts: 361	Okay, Daystar it is.

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