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Old Jun 26, 2002 | 12:51 PM
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Short story: Traded HX in for Toyota 4 door Tacoma.......it had springs.

They want stock springs and I don't on my EX. I am going tomorrow to swap them with one of there mechs.

I am going to read my POS Haynes manual tonight.....but, any thing in particular anyone want to suggest to me?

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Old Jun 26, 2002 | 12:52 PM
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save your money for 6" and 35`s now
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Old Jun 26, 2002 | 12:59 PM
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WHa??? Bolts?
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Old Jun 26, 2002 | 01:03 PM
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hes talking about a lift fo tha truck...dummy!


congrats on the truck purchase...
loves da truck!
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Old Jun 26, 2002 | 01:08 PM
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OH, the truck is already lifted..... I look on the roofs of SUV's.

Has 265/70/16's.

EDIT er it has 225/75/16's....I think.....


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Old Jun 26, 2002 | 01:09 PM
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that`s not lifted

This is lifted:





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Old Jun 26, 2002 | 01:10 PM
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Didn't I pass underneath you the other day?


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Old Jun 26, 2002 | 01:24 PM
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i could drive my civic under that thing...
anyway, advice
i would say dont half *** it, get a spring compressor.
and keep a breaker bar within arms reach. your gonna need it.
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Old Jun 26, 2002 | 01:26 PM
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I would suggest trading the whole spring/shock combo. If the dealer doesn't want to, just tell them how much easier it is to not have to use a spring compressor just swap shocks. That will save you a ton of time and you will end up with newer shocks. You can also tell them the shocks from your EX are from an EX so they must be better because it is a higher trim. It's worth a try.

As far as wrenches, if you have to supply them, bring a 14mm wrench and socket, a 17mm wrench and socket, and a 5mm allen wrench ... and a spring compressor.
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Old Jun 26, 2002 | 01:26 PM
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thats a fucken monster truck wow..........
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Old Jun 26, 2002 | 01:29 PM
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I would suggest trading the whole spring/shock combo. If the dealer doesn't want to, just tell them how much easier it is to not have to use a spring compressor just swap shocks. That will save you a ton of time and you will end up with newer shocks. You can also tell them the shocks from your EX are from an EX so they must be better because it is a higher trim. It's worth a try.

As far as wrenches, if you have to supply them, bring a 14mm wrench and socket, a 17mm wrench and socket, and a 5mm allen wrench ... and a spring compressor.
I will attempt to get the newer shocks to.....still stock shocks but, the ride was nice.
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Old Jun 26, 2002 | 01:50 PM
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There is a Dodge Ram for sale locally that has a huuuuuuuge lift on it. The guy drives around town like he is on stilts. I can see his drive shaft over my head when I pass him.
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Old Jun 26, 2002 | 01:55 PM
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my friend had a 2001 Sileverado and its in the shop now. He is getting a custom 16 inch lift with coilovers and airbags integrated into it. Its going on 16 in wheels and 44s. The lift is costing him well over 25 grand!!!! Damn rich kids!!
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Old Jun 26, 2002 | 01:55 PM
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so installing springs and shocks together is easier than just installing springs right?
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Old Jun 26, 2002 | 02:08 PM
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so installing springs and shocks together is easier than just installing springs right?
I am guessing that you don't have to remove the retainers that hold the springs over the struts.
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Old Jun 26, 2002 | 02:11 PM
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I saw a truck (f650 w/ bed conversion) w/ 22" rims and 54`s!!!!!
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Old Jun 26, 2002 | 02:13 PM
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I love the F650's, every now and then I see one on the 5 north around Avery.
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Old Jun 26, 2002 | 05:10 PM
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Jesus

now that's an offroad vehicle
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Old Jun 27, 2002 | 07:46 AM
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Well, Toyota just called me and they want to do it themselves.....ROFL.....I just have to drop off the Civic and they will do it.

I of course will supervise Wanna see what parts might be going out on the suspension.
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