Fabtech 1.5" Leveling Kit - Any experience?

[lukex24]

Good morning Tacoma4gers,

I came across this offering from Fabtech and haven't seen any real world reviews, so figured I'd ask the professionals!

https://fabtechmotorsports.com/product/1-5-leveling-system-ftl5607/

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[frosty4x4]

If you’re going to be doing any off-roading spacers are a bad idea.

 

[Powhunter]

If you’re going to be doing any off-roading spacers are a bad idea.

How so?

 

[frosty4x4]

How so?

It reduces your suspension travel, limiting how much it can flex. Also, puts a ton of extra strain on your suspension making it easier for things to break. Going to ride really rough too.

 

[Powhunter]

It reduces your suspension travel, limiting how much it can flex. Also, puts a ton of extra strain on your suspension making it easier for things to break. Going to ride really rough too.

The 1.5” spacer in question goes on top of the strut (not in the coil) so it will not decrease suspension travel or limit flex and the ride will be exactly the same as stock. Spacers were not a great idea on the 3rd gen because the bump stops were frame mounted, now they’re integral to the shock, so now I can’t see any major downside to a small spacer lift.

It might put a little extra strain on components, but Toyota made a 2” lift kit for the 3rd gen Taco with full warranty that was shocks and springs. The rest of the “wear” components like CV axles and control arms/ball joints remained the same. I’m thinking 1.5” for the 4th gen would be pretty safe.

 

[frosty4x4]

Interesting I curious to hear what others have to say as that’s not what Westcott had to say about it.

 

[Powhunter]

I’m not sure what Westcott said about it, but their lift is two spacers. One in coil and one above coil for a total of 2.5” of lift. Since one of their spacers is in the coil it would in fact reduce suspension travel(extension) and likely induce more wear on the CV axles due to the higher lift.

The pro to the in coil spacer is ball joint angles are unchanged at full droop because the spacer takes up the reduced shock travel in the downward direction and still maxes out at the same spot as stock(unless you add the above coil spacer of course).

Some great articles on Accutune if you’re looking for a read.

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