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What do you mean by "running a lift to offset the preload"? Are you talking about adding a spacer on top of the coilover to add lift? I'm not about to stack parts like that. Other than adding preload to the Fox coilovers, a person could install longer or stiffer springs, but that's not...
I did end up with a 3.5" lift and level stance. Front to back is within 1/4" so I'm calling it good. I had to add quite a bit of preload to the Fox coilovers in order to get them up that high, but it still rides really nice. The front is a bit stiffer than it was when it was at the factory...
PLEASE DON'T USE taps like that. They cut into wiring, which can easily damage it. I've been a 12 volt accessory installer for a long time, and have seen so many damaged wires from T-taps like that, it makes me cringe. If you don't have the tools or skills to solder connections, you can use...
I'll get better pics of the wheel/tire setup so people can see how they fit. The wheels are 16x8 Konig Countersteer Offroad with 0mm offset. Tires are Toyo Open Country AT 305/70/16. Yes they're super wide (too wide) but they fit perfectly on the original truck I had them on (2001 Tundra TRD...
Here’s a few more pics from install and completion. I ended up adding quite a bit more preload to the Fox coilovers in order to achieve 3" of lift. I thought they were supposed to come set at 3" but they were set to 2". Of course I forgot to take measurements of the wheel well heights after...
Lift is all finished up, Rokblokz installed along with my aftermarket wheels and tires. I have a bunch of pics but will start with before and after. Top is stock, middle is lifted on stock rollers, bottom is lifted on my aftermarket wheels/tires. Pics will all be kinda crappy due to varying...
I haven't measured yet. Once I get the last 2 pieces from Icon I'll throw them in, take measurements, adjust front height if necessary, then get an alignment done.
Here’s how my UCA box showed up and how I had to add washers as spacers since that’s what was missing from the box. It will be an easy fix once the rest of the parts show up from Icon.
Finally rounded up (almost) all of the parts I wanted for the suspension. The Icon upper control arm box was busted open and a couple parts were missing but they’re sending them out. I went ahead with the install anyway and made it work for now. Fox 2.0 front coilovers and rear shocks, Icon...
Very cool. Saw that video this morning and was wondering if it was someone on here since you mentioned the forums in the video. Your reasons for trading the turd gen Tacoma on a new Ranger are exactly the same as mine.