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Old 09-03-2015 | 08:15 PM
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Yeah it's almost 6 inches in the front... Just checking, thanks man!
Old 10-16-2015 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by TheBeeblebrox
6.3"s, they recommend 14" springs and this is why:



I don't need helper springs they don't fall out just driving around, only when you put the truck in the air. Regardless I ordered some 14"x650# springs to try.
Have you looked into getting some different springs? Eibach makes a 12" 900# spring. Eibach Coil-Over Springs 1200.250.0900S - Free Shipping on Orders Over $99 at Summit Racing
Old 10-16-2015 | 06:58 PM
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Ya I already got some 14"x650# HyperCo springs, guess I forgot to post up some pics











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Old 10-17-2015 | 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by TheBeeblebrox
No, it just means you are low, on my old set up to sit level my passenger side coil was like that. It doesn't hurt along as you're not bottomed out in travel.
I never had play in mine.

I always question db rods on my setup being ideal. Curious to see how you like this setup now. I always wanted to swap to a longer setup.
Old 10-17-2015 | 10:07 AM
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and holy **** I miss my truck!

Old 10-17-2015 | 07:36 PM
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It rides better with the longer/softer spring.

Playing around in the canyons is better too, basically before with the higher spring rates it didn't have very good control over rough patches/bumps, the 14" spring is more compliant and lets the suspension do a better job at keeping the tire in contact with the road.

Overall I'm very happy with the way it rides/handles now, and I don't feel the need to change anything (in the front at least).

Although a part of me wants to put ShockWaves on so I can be as low as I want and still be able to lift it on the fly for speed bumps/driveways and the like.
Old 10-18-2015 | 06:15 AM
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It will never end. I am lifting my 16 Tacoma soon with a coilover setup. Most likely Icon.
Old 10-18-2015 | 12:32 PM
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Ya but thats half the fun!

I just recently pulled an Icon lift off a '14 Tundra, was a pretty nice kit.
Old 10-29-2015 | 05:49 PM
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Where did you buy the 14" 650# springs? The highest rate I see is on amazon and it's 600#.
Old 10-29-2015 | 06:28 PM
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I got them from RE Suspension: 2.50" I.D. Coil Over Springs


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