Rear lift spacer instal question

[Big P]

Not happy with squat of truck with a RC level and gear in back. Ordered 1” peak spacer picks.


For installation has you remove sway bar , ect - was wondering if anyone has just jacked up rear of truck on frame - fully extending rear springs and then just using a spring compressor tool compress - side spacer in- and release ?

thanks

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[gofastdan]

Wescott just posted a good video showing the installation. The rear starts ~16:00.

I'm not sure why Wescott has you removing the shock from the top mount. I took the bottom bolt out and that seems easier to me.

I had to do both, unbolt the sway bar and remove the spring. I don't think you could get the spacer in w/o removing the spring but feel free to try.

I still had to use a spring compressor to get the spring and spacer back in. I'm not sure if it was just my truck (off road). It wasn't an issue on the driver side but the brake line, even disconnected from the bracket, was too short to let the passenger side droop low enough to get the spring/spacer combo back in w/o pulling the brake line overly tight.

 

[rchrds]

Since it's squatting when loaded with the bikes (welcome to every tacoma ever) you should consider some timbren cushions. They will save the rear suspension, though not necessarily bring the back up higher, when loaded, it won't sink as far.

https://timbren.com/products/torttndr-toyota-tundra-2022-2023-rear-kit

I've got something similar on my 2004, and have had no issues for almost 20 years.

 

[Big P]

Super happy with the extra lift in the back.

 

[Powhunter]

That looks great! Really debating on doing a 1.5 front and 1.0 rear on my off road.

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