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This is a discussion thread titled "Difference between Coilovers and Spacers?", within the Suspension & Axle forum, part of the Technical & Vehicle Assistance Forums category.
Just wondering I have a 3" toytec spacer lift, and am looking at the Bilstein coilover lift, whats the difference? Ride better, will it still fit the 285/70/17 tire size, and how much are they?
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REZ TOY
2004 4X4 DC 38,550 Mi.
3" toytec W/ add a leaf,
17" ultra type 160 rims wrapped W/ 285/70/17 Wrangler MT-R,
Custom Hood,
& Clear corners
Just wondering I have a 3" toytec spacer lift, and am looking at the Bilstein coilover lift, whats the difference? Ride better, will it still fit the 285/70/17 tire size, and how much are they?
You're looking at about $650-$700 for a set of the Bilstein coilovers. Ride should be better, but ask yourself: Is a slightly better ride worth the money?
Also, the 285s should fit provided your backspacing is right. IOW, stock rims won't cut it.
All a man really needs for happiness in this world is a good woman, a faithful dog, and a big-a$$ed set of tires on his truck.
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Ride: 2001 Tundra SR5, 4WD, The Lean Mean Green Machine, Lift, Front: Bilstein 5100 Adjustable Shocks w/ Total Chaos Diff Drop, Lift, Rear: 1" Wheeler's Blocks, Wheels: Chromed Factory 4Runner Rims, 17", Tires: Bridgestone Revos, 285/70R-17, Performance: Unichip, Borla Exhaust, Optima Yellow-top Battery, Flux Capacitor, Interior: Dog Hair on Back Seat, Coffee Stains on Console, Bling: Ivan Stewart TRD Grille, Westin Nerf Bars, Clear Corners & Eurotails, Debadged, Audio: Kenwood DDX512 Head Unit, Audiovox ACA200W Rear-view camera, Audiovox XM Express Sattelite Radio Receiver, Shark Fin Antenna, Other: Viair 450C compressor, 2.5 Gallon air tank, Kleinn Pro Series 4-Trumpet air horns, Eye Candy: Hottie Wife in Passenger Seat, Security System: One Very Large Dog
yeah i dont have stock rims and I am running the toytec right now with the 285's I just was wondering how much better the ride is and how much the cost is.
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REZ TOY
2004 4X4 DC 38,550 Mi.
3" toytec W/ add a leaf,
17" ultra type 160 rims wrapped W/ 285/70/17 Wrangler MT-R,
Custom Hood,
& Clear corners
yeah i dont have stock rims and I am running the toytec right now with the 285's I just was wondering how much better the ride is and how much the cost is.
If I was starting from scratch, I might consider the new coilovers. But if I already had a lift, I doubt I'm make the change. Just MHO.
All a man really needs for happiness in this world is a good woman, a faithful dog, and a big-a$$ed set of tires on his truck.
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Ride: 2001 Tundra SR5, 4WD, The Lean Mean Green Machine, Lift, Front: Bilstein 5100 Adjustable Shocks w/ Total Chaos Diff Drop, Lift, Rear: 1" Wheeler's Blocks, Wheels: Chromed Factory 4Runner Rims, 17", Tires: Bridgestone Revos, 285/70R-17, Performance: Unichip, Borla Exhaust, Optima Yellow-top Battery, Flux Capacitor, Interior: Dog Hair on Back Seat, Coffee Stains on Console, Bling: Ivan Stewart TRD Grille, Westin Nerf Bars, Clear Corners & Eurotails, Debadged, Audio: Kenwood DDX512 Head Unit, Audiovox ACA200W Rear-view camera, Audiovox XM Express Sattelite Radio Receiver, Shark Fin Antenna, Other: Viair 450C compressor, 2.5 Gallon air tank, Kleinn Pro Series 4-Trumpet air horns, Eye Candy: Hottie Wife in Passenger Seat, Security System: One Very Large Dog
Let me tell you from somebody who has made the change on the same vehicle- coilovers are well worth the money. I have my coilovers set at an even higher lift(3")than the spacers were (2.5"), and the ride is still much better on most roads and offroad. I'll never do a spacer again, my next truck will go straight to coilovers. For me, there wasn't that much price difference either. i was able to install the coilovers myself with the hep of one friend and it only took a couple hours. Cost me a case of beer. I got a deal getting the spacers installed at $250 bucks only because a TS member helped; I had it priced at nearly $400-500 for the spacers and rear AAL's because i couldn't do the spacers myself (or wouldn't because I'm not dealing with a compressor).
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2005 4wd TRD Doublecab- Silver Sky Metallic
2.0" SAW coilovers at 3" with rear 1" AAL, 285/75/16 BFG AT's on MT Classic II's, Pioneer Premier HU with XM, Rhinoliner, UWS aluminum truck box, Husky liners
Depending on what type of spacer you go with the ride will be harsher, or your suspension geometry might be off (parts making contact that shouldn't)
Personally, I am going to save my money and just go straight to the coilovers. I have heard lots of people say that they have tried spacers and ended up with coilovers at the end of it all.
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Ok, so what are the best for your money or best deals out there for coilovers?
Actually, I'd recommend the Bilstein 5100 Lifting shocks. They cost about as much as a spacer, they are no harder to install than a spacer, and the net result is basically the same as a new coilovers, but with about 2.5" lift.
All a man really needs for happiness in this world is a good woman, a faithful dog, and a big-a$$ed set of tires on his truck.
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Ride: 2001 Tundra SR5, 4WD, The Lean Mean Green Machine, Lift, Front: Bilstein 5100 Adjustable Shocks w/ Total Chaos Diff Drop, Lift, Rear: 1" Wheeler's Blocks, Wheels: Chromed Factory 4Runner Rims, 17", Tires: Bridgestone Revos, 285/70R-17, Performance: Unichip, Borla Exhaust, Optima Yellow-top Battery, Flux Capacitor, Interior: Dog Hair on Back Seat, Coffee Stains on Console, Bling: Ivan Stewart TRD Grille, Westin Nerf Bars, Clear Corners & Eurotails, Debadged, Audio: Kenwood DDX512 Head Unit, Audiovox ACA200W Rear-view camera, Audiovox XM Express Sattelite Radio Receiver, Shark Fin Antenna, Other: Viair 450C compressor, 2.5 Gallon air tank, Kleinn Pro Series 4-Trumpet air horns, Eye Candy: Hottie Wife in Passenger Seat, Security System: One Very Large Dog
All a man really needs for happiness in this world is a good woman, a faithful dog, and a big-a$$ed set of tires on his truck.
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Ride: 2001 Tundra SR5, 4WD, The Lean Mean Green Machine, Lift, Front: Bilstein 5100 Adjustable Shocks w/ Total Chaos Diff Drop, Lift, Rear: 1" Wheeler's Blocks, Wheels: Chromed Factory 4Runner Rims, 17", Tires: Bridgestone Revos, 285/70R-17, Performance: Unichip, Borla Exhaust, Optima Yellow-top Battery, Flux Capacitor, Interior: Dog Hair on Back Seat, Coffee Stains on Console, Bling: Ivan Stewart TRD Grille, Westin Nerf Bars, Clear Corners & Eurotails, Debadged, Audio: Kenwood DDX512 Head Unit, Audiovox ACA200W Rear-view camera, Audiovox XM Express Sattelite Radio Receiver, Shark Fin Antenna, Other: Viair 450C compressor, 2.5 Gallon air tank, Kleinn Pro Series 4-Trumpet air horns, Eye Candy: Hottie Wife in Passenger Seat, Security System: One Very Large Dog
I have to agree with mtcheral - I had spacers first on my Tacoma and now I have coilovers (SAW) and the ride is soooo much better than it was with the spacers. I have mine lifted about 2.5 with the coilovers and I personally think the truck rides better than it did when I bought it stock.
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Difference between Coilovers and Spacers?
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