Yessir
OEM Front Coil Spacers Installed
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Yessir
Alrighty then, hoping the supplied bolts are quality…
Gonna do some homework and see if there are perhaps any alternative toyota bolts that can be used. Theres a good lead time on the spacers anyway.
Has anyone measured the length of the stock coilover studs. The spacer will have to be thicker to clear them. Also, the coilover will have to be rotated to install it back with the spacer. Hopefully this doesn't create issues with the hydraulic line.
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That is a great point, and could be a problem. I don't recall what the top bracket looked like, and if they were keyed to the orientation of the top hat, or it could rotate. Need to find pics of that top hat.
Generally when the coil over has to rotate it rotates 180 degrees as an assembly to line the new spacer studs up. The top mount stays stationary on the assembly.
You unbolt strut/ coilover assy. Bolt the spacer on, rotate the entire assembly 180 from factory and reinstall
You unbolt strut/ coilover assy. Bolt the spacer on, rotate the entire assembly 180 from factory and reinstall
Ive been watching middle eastern LX 570 AHC shock replacement videos and i dont see the coil being keyed into the top collar. It looks like a shock cup shim, rubber isolator to the free spinning coil, shock mount studs fixed to that and the ahc hose mount is the keyed to the shock top nipple via D lock bevel. What im looking at being a problem is replacing what look to be fixed studs for the longer ones supplied in the kit.
I did order a 15mm and a 20mm spacer set though just in case thats not doable, and from the description the polyurethane should squish 10% when loaded down.
My goal is to exceed my 1” sensor lift with .5” of excess droop at “normal” ride height, and not rely so much on shock travel extension limit when in high modes as a precaution.
I don’t know what im talking about at all though.
I did order a 15mm and a 20mm spacer set though just in case thats not doable, and from the description the polyurethane should squish 10% when loaded down.
My goal is to exceed my 1” sensor lift with .5” of excess droop at “normal” ride height, and not rely so much on shock travel extension limit when in high modes as a precaution.
I don’t know what im talking about at all though.
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foolforthecity
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I am stock + 1.25 spidertrax + OEM coil spacers + front mudflap removal + Toyo Open Country AT3 275/70/R18 = zero rubbing.
That was until I installed the TT hidden winch mount and a Badland Apex 12k winch. The additional weight of the TT hardware + winch created some slight rubbing. I was able to completely solve passenger side rubbing with a heat gun but haven't quite been able to fully correct the driver side. I know it can be corrected I just haven't had the time to fix it.
Appreciate this! I assumed wheel spacers would be necessary, but thanks for the confirmation.
A pic of your rig...?
keep in mind whether or not you rub will depend a bit on your alignment, in particular how much caster you have set. just because someone else doesn't rub doesn't mean you won't
No first hand experience but lots of MUD members run 275/70r18 on stock suspension, with or without coil spacers, without rubbing. There seems to be more reports of rubbing with wheel spacers than without. You should be fine.
There is variability in tire sizes with the same spec. I never hear of 275/70r18 Michelin or BFGoodrich rubbing on stock suspension, but those brands run slightly smaller than some.
prwillard2
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I'm on front spacers, 1 inch spacers, 275/70r18 Toyo AT3s. The slightest rubbing at full lock.
OKRazorback
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Looks awesome. Just ordered the same for my 2021 LC. Thanks for posting the pic!
I have BP-51 coil overs with a Rhino Bumper and winch and 2722 springs in the back of my 21 Heritage. I have a little bit of squat up front. I’ve got an appointment next Monday with a suspension shop in Atlanta that is familiar with and has set preload on the BP51’s. Would a set of the Toyota leveling spacers work with a preload adjustment? Or just add the spacers ?
I’ve adjusted the rebound and compression after the bumper and winch were installed. Rides great ! And on the spacers, is there a longer bolt needed ? If so got a part number ? Called Cruiser Outfitters and they don’t have anything listed for longer bolts.
I’ve adjusted the rebound and compression after the bumper and winch were installed. Rides great ! And on the spacers, is there a longer bolt needed ? If so got a part number ? Called Cruiser Outfitters and they don’t have anything listed for longer bolts.
foolforthecity
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The only part you need for OEM spacers is the spacer itself. 4313660020. You do need to buy 2 it is not a 2-pack. Should run you about $40 each.
you should be able to remedy this front end squat by just adding more preload on your BP51's. A spacer is essentially doing the same thing without messing with the preload.
Yes, just increase the pre-load to level the truck. No need to mess with spacers or longer bolts/studs. Unfortunately this means the front strut needs to be removed and put into a spring compressor so you can loosen the clamping bolts on the adjustment collar.
bloc
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Do not put spacers on top of BP-51s.
They are already optimized for the 200-series including increased down travel. The spacers move the whole shock downward, but the limits of what the ball joints, bump stops, CVs, and geometry can tolerate don’t change.
Adding even more down travel with spacers can cause problems with the CV, as well as potentially bottoming the shock before the bump stops limit travel. You do not want to bottom out your shocks, trust me.
They are already optimized for the 200-series including increased down travel. The spacers move the whole shock downward, but the limits of what the ball joints, bump stops, CVs, and geometry can tolerate don’t change.
Adding even more down travel with spacers can cause problems with the CV, as well as potentially bottoming the shock before the bump stops limit travel. You do not want to bottom out your shocks, trust me.
Very nice...are you in Houston? If so, where did you have them installed?
