Bridger5228

So, I got some steel BJ spacers yesterday for $60. They are 1/2 steel plate, laser-cut. I'm gonna stack 3 so I get 1 1/2 in. lift. Pretty good deal for $60 I think. The guy I got them from works at a local fab shop and he was selling these on CL. I threw in a pic of my truck too. Whatcha' guys think?

Bridger5228

camo31_10.50

theres a thread on these somewhere....very sketchy if you ask me...

Bridger5228

What would be your concers with steel as opposed to alum.?

toyNG

the has the potential to rust, whereas the aluminum will not. But I think more of the concern is with the idea of stacking them. I'd make sure to weld them very well. My guess is they'll be fine as long as they're welded.

Bridger5228

Right. I will tack them together. Toyotas are made out of mostly steel.... Therefore, they can potentially rust, that's why they're painted...

drew303

Ive heard of these before, forget where i saw em.

Seems like stacking them would put a lot of extra unneccessary stress on the 4 bolts, whether or not this actually a concern or not, strength wise i don't really know. But I'd weld em anyway

Bridger5228

Yeah, I don't see it being an issue. I wondered if maybe weight was an issue. But, I don't really see why that should matter. I mean, quite honestly, It's simply a spacer between ball joint and UCA, as long as the bolts stay tight, there shouldn't be a problem...

camo31_10.50

yes..weld them good...not just tacked..at least one inch of weld per side..just to be safe..

and when you paint them...make sure you do it RIGHT...if not they'll rust in a couple of years.

toyNG

here's the thread that alot of you probably saw a few days ago https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f44/...pacers-206054/

iamsuperbleeder

I'd cut a small releif hole on the bottom most one to allow water to drain out, otherwise they'll have a lot higher potential to rust, EVEN if you think you paint them over good

camo31_10.50

hey bleeder....that's a good idea..LOL

Bridger5228

Yes bleeder, great idea.. I will simply gring a notch with the edge of a abrasive wheel, it will do the same thing.

Bridger5228

HA HA Ya that thread had pictures from the guy I got these from lol

Bridger5228

OR I could lightly smear silicone on the top and bottom mounting surfaces to keep water off the back of the balljoint altogether...

iamsuperbleeder

silicone isn't permanent; I notch ground into steel is

Bridger5228

Ok, so I notched the lower plates. Has anyone actually used these yet?

camo31_10.50

nope..put em on..and tell us how it goes!

Bridger5228

Haha OK, that's what i'll do. Soon as I have money for shocks.......

camo31_10.50

come on dude..go to 4wheelparts..order some pro comp es3000's...they're cheap and are okay...the 9000's are a lil better for a little more cash