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Maddog22 · 08-25-2006, 11:39 AM

We are thinking of doing a fabtech 6" tacoma suspension lift but doing just the front. What kind of springs would work in the rear to equal 6" of lift and what will have to be done with the driveshaft?

tanman2003 · 08-25-2006, 12:40 PM

try ttora or yotatech

ORS · 08-25-2006, 06:17 PM

There are no springs available (that we've heard of). You can usually have a custom set built around $350. That's the easy part.

You will have to fabricate new suspension links to get the geometry right. When you lift these past about 3.5", all the geometry goes to hell. at thistime it would be a VERY good idea to re-do some of the brackets to create even longer control arms. This of course can be hard and spendy.

You could also convert the rear to leaf springs, it's a simpler job than the link project. However, you may be dissapointed in the results. By doing so your are gaining axle wrap problems, losing tuning abilities, and worsening the ride.

Good luck, sounds like a project worth completing either way.

08-25-2006, 11:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
Maddog22 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Member # 78300 Location: North Carolina Posts: 53	4runner rear suspension We are thinking of doing a fabtech 6" tacoma suspension lift but doing just the front. What kind of springs would work in the rear to equal 6" of lift and what will have to be done with the driveshaft?

08-25-2006, 06:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
ORS Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Member # 76423 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 336	There are no springs available (that we've heard of). You can usually have a custom set built around $350. That's the easy part. You will have to fabricate new suspension links to get the geometry right. When you lift these past about 3.5", all the geometry goes to hell. at thistime it would be a VERY good idea to re-do some of the brackets to create even longer control arms. This of course can be hard and spendy. You could also convert the rear to leaf springs, it's a simpler job than the link project. However, you may be dissapointed in the results. By doing so your are gaining axle wrap problems, losing tuning abilities, and worsening the ride. Good luck, sounds like a project worth completing either way. __________________ Off Road Solutions ~ Arvada, CO ~ www.offroadsolutions.com

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08-25-2006, 12:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
tanman2003 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Member # 19325 Location: GEORGIA Posts: 1,939	try ttora or yotatech