2" coil spacers
08-22-2008, 02:44 PM
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2" coil spacers-installed with install pics *update*
I just recieved my coils spacers from SDORI, and have a 2 quick questions before I install them. Will I need to lengthen my brake lines by 2", or any of my LPV lines? 2nd question is, do I install them on the top or the bottom of the spring, (Top I would imagine, but wanna be sure!)?
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08-22-2008, 05:20 PM
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You shouldnt need to extend your brake lines. A LSPV lift bracket would be a good idea, if the suspension is higher then stock.
Spacer goes on top of the coil.
Spacer goes on top of the coil.
08-22-2008, 06:00 PM
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:::looking over both shoulders slowly:::: SHHHUUUUUSSSSHHHH! ya got the motts yet, Abe?
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08-22-2008, 06:21 PM
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The motts (an old applesauce commercial), you know....the scoop......info.....the low down.....the scuttlebutt.....
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08-22-2008, 06:39 PM
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lol, it is. There were a series of commercials with the kids all super secret like, in dark sunglasses and fadora's, talking like old mobsters, talking 'bout whose got the motts. I was sure you'd pick up on it, after all, you did get the meeces comment in the chat room......
08-22-2008, 07:39 PM
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I'm going to do the install 2mro morning. You'll have your pictures.....MISTRESS! Anything else, MISTRESS? And no, I will not wear any suggestive clothing during the installation process......
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08-22-2008, 10:37 PM
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when i installed the spacers on my truck i put in a brake line extension...but it looked like i wouldnt have really needed it unless i actually did alot of offroading....i put it in to be safe more than anything...
08-23-2008, 02:43 PM
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Well, smarty pants.....SDORI's didn't come with instructions.....hense my questions.....DUH! Owell, their installed, will post pics in a bit
08-23-2008, 02:54 PM
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"Lift the back end of the truck and support the frame on jackstands
Remove rear tires
Note that you may need to remove the tires then lower the frame onto jackstands if the stands are too short to reach w/ the tires on.
Disconnect sway bar and shocks from axle
Press down on the now free-hanging axle and swap the springs
You can remove the stock rubber spring isolator as the coil spacers serve the same purpose.
Note on some aftermarket springs, the top of the coil may not have a flattened/tapered end like the stock coils do and thus may not sit flat against the spacer. If this is the case, you can use an angle grinder to slightly flatten the projecting end of the spring to fit better. The spacers themselves are a compliant poly urethane material and will accomodate some uneveness on the top end of the spring.
If you are going from stock height springs to any lift, you may need to replace the rear axle brake line with a longer one
Reinstall the disconnected parts to complete the installation.
Check all fasteners in 100-200 miles to make sure they have not loosened
For Toyota 4Runners, the Load Sensing Proportioning Valve (LSPV) sensing arm should be adjusted to compensate for the lift acheived.
The sensing rod bolts to the axle and uses ride height to adjust rear brake pressure.
If the LSPV adjusting bracket was purchased with the spacers, un-bolt the sensing rod from the axle, bolt in the LSPV adjusting bracket with the stock bolts.
Then bolt the sensing rod to the top of the bracket with the supplied bolts.
Check for proper brake operation and fine tune the sensing rod as needed. "
Remove rear tires
Note that you may need to remove the tires then lower the frame onto jackstands if the stands are too short to reach w/ the tires on.
Disconnect sway bar and shocks from axle
Press down on the now free-hanging axle and swap the springs
You can remove the stock rubber spring isolator as the coil spacers serve the same purpose.
Note on some aftermarket springs, the top of the coil may not have a flattened/tapered end like the stock coils do and thus may not sit flat against the spacer. If this is the case, you can use an angle grinder to slightly flatten the projecting end of the spring to fit better. The spacers themselves are a compliant poly urethane material and will accomodate some uneveness on the top end of the spring.
If you are going from stock height springs to any lift, you may need to replace the rear axle brake line with a longer one
Reinstall the disconnected parts to complete the installation.
Check all fasteners in 100-200 miles to make sure they have not loosened
For Toyota 4Runners, the Load Sensing Proportioning Valve (LSPV) sensing arm should be adjusted to compensate for the lift acheived.
The sensing rod bolts to the axle and uses ride height to adjust rear brake pressure.
If the LSPV adjusting bracket was purchased with the spacers, un-bolt the sensing rod from the axle, bolt in the LSPV adjusting bracket with the stock bolts.
Then bolt the sensing rod to the top of the bracket with the supplied bolts.
Check for proper brake operation and fine tune the sensing rod as needed. "
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08-23-2008, 03:23 PM
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Ya, I basically did most of that. Didn't have to mess LSVP, and didn't need to lengthen my brake lines....was really rather easy, and only took 'bout 2 1/2 hrs
