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When 2 minutes of explanation is more informative than a day at school.
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As a school teacher, I can verify that this statement is qretty true.
I decided to go with the Daystar 2" spacer lift for my JL. It is the most complete spacer kit that I could find. Most entry level kits don't include longer lower control arms, but this does. I will eventually swap out some pieces but this gets me to the point I need right away, for a great price.
I started with 2.5" spacer lift on my JKU. Ran it for over a year and it worked for me. I just recently upgraded to 3.5" Rock Krawler springs that I bought from Northridge 4x4. I can't believe the difference in how my jeep rides now.
@Aaron now you run on spacer and spring?
very informative, better than most 20 min videos out there.
Glad it was helpful!
I like that your tech bring here in my country to solve cars enough ground clearance problems.
I would say spacer for look, spring for function
Great way to sum it up.
These are the words I needed to hear to help me decide which to do. Thank you.
@@northridgenation for just normal driving do the spacers change the feel of the truck?
@@apolloorosco6852 Not really. Spring rate will be the same but center of gravity changes so it will feel more 'tippy' unless you go with a wider stance. A few inches you probably won't even know. I've personally never lifted anything I own less than 4".
@@kdigiacomo So... spring spacer, then add a wheel spacer the same size, and we're good?
id go with spacer lift, my use cause would just be to get around when our area is flooding above knee level, or occasional mud driving going to farm and stuff
haha yea I just got a 'three inch' lift by installing a rear ARB 0.5" lift in an '90s Pathfinder. Crazy how they sag over the years and you just don't realize how much until replacing the spring! Now I got hella rake going on, so gotto swap the springs in the front along with the struts. It'll be worth it where I off-road though!
The spacer lift uses the factory engineered spring. For a mild lift, spacers are fine. And you keep nearly factory ride.
what would be the range of a "mild lift"?
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The reason i did not choose new coil lift is because 1 the price and 2 i did not want to upgrade my 32inch ko2 tires .. adding a 2.5 terraflex coils could become a 3-4 lift total .. my 32 inch tire woulda look too small.. with spacers its cheap and you get exactly the height you're looking at. Not to mention garage door clearance. On. JkU, i did some offroad (stock difficulty level, uphill downhill in the mountain) with 2.5 coil spacers , no sway link disconnected, tires down to 14 psi, 4x4L and H.. 2 adults and 2 kids, the jeep did great. It was a 3-4 hours shaky offroad condition.. millions of rocks were atleast 8inch big
Does it look good with spacers?
Dude, your videos are awesome. Thank you for making them.
Thanks!
Good info, and thanks for the videos. One thing to keep in mind -- at least with the JL -- spring lift heights are based on a Rubicon. A 2.5" spring lift on a Sport might be ~4" over stock depending on options.
Also a spacer will keep your ride quality very silmilar to OEM. So for example, an outback has a smooth ride and to make it better for the light adventuring people do with them a spacer would be better. If they went with a spring setup, it would be hands down a worse ride on the highway.
Okay so I want to a buy 2’5 inch lift for my Silverado for cosmetics reason only and it rides real nice OEM. So spacers are a better choice ?
@@natenorcutt6751 thats a pretty large lift. I would not go withspacers on anything over an imch and a half
Good to know. I do a bit of rough gravel in my Tucson at times and want an economical method of getting a bit more space while not messing things up too much. 30mm spacer kit it is.
Got my RE Spring lift from you guys 2 years ago and still loving it!
Do it right the first time & spend less money overtime.
If u don't go crazy just do a leveling kit and never have issues
I wanna get a spacer lift for a camry. Because 5.7 inches of ground clearance is lame.
This helps me. I bought a new Gladiator and want to put a mild lift on it. This will help make my decision!!!
lenny351 I initially had a 2.5” spacer lift on my Rubicon. Eventually upgraded to a 3.5” zone off road with upper and lower control arms and adjustable sway bar. Honestly, the spacer did just as good as my expensive lift other than not being as tall.
What brand was your 2.5 leveling kit?
if you are changing ride hight but all you change in the suspension is adding a spacer, you're killing your suspension.
The suspension arms are still the same, and they were designed for the "normal" angle. The driving rods are also still the same. The bump stop is now further away, but the spring is still the same and may compress before the bump stop is reached. All of that is *bad*
Too many variables to be that concrete in your statement. First and foremost is the vehicle being lifted and what type suspension it is.
@@northridgenation variables are many, but the statement is still much more often correct that not.
Thank you. Solid video. I have a 2020 2DR Rubicon. I went with 33" tires (tried BF Goodrich K02s, BF Goodrich KM3s, Falken Wildpeak ATs, and Milestar Patagonia MTs). I upgraded my shocks to Falcon because it was fun. Somehow that gave me an added 2". No idea why unless I have them set too stiff. I now have 40" from the ground to bottom of the stock fender. I then upgraded my lower Control Arms with a set of adjustable Rusty Offroad. I am now going with 35" Mickey Thompson MTZs. So, I am looking at springs. I also have a set of SteerSmart endlinks I want to try (they are 9" so you have to have at least 2.5" lift). I am looking at upgrading my stock springs to 2" (most likely Rusty Offroad, unless advised not to). After watching this video, baring in mind I have a Rubicon with its naturally higher stance) I am pondering if I should go with another 1" coil spacer or a 3" coil spring set. I realize it may strike some people as ludicrous, but I would go to all of this trouble just to make the SteerSmart endlinks work because its a puzzle. Any thoughts, ideas, anecdotes, grave reservations, or even a chocolate chip cookie recipe?
Just upgrading to Falcon shocks should not have given you any lift. You either need a spacer or a taller/heavier spring to lift it.
A 1" spacer is a great way to add a little height to an existing 2" lift coil.
A new 3" coil has the benefit of being longer (taller), so it could potentially travel more if the rest of your suspension has the ability. This would be my recommendation if you spent a lot of time off road.
The choice really is up to you, both are good solutions.
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Ingredients:
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups NESTLE® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
1 cup chopped nuts
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
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Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
@@northridgenation The added height currently remains a mystery. Thank you for your guidance. I'm going to try the spacers since I just purchased the springs. And, of course, I absolutely appreciate the extra effort with the legendary cookie recipe. Our community is STRONG.
@@northridgenation I'll be ordering spacers from your site today.
I’m on 3” springs and spacers in a Tacoma rn
Super informative! Thank you
Great information! Deciding on what is best for my daily driver made easier by Northridge 4x4! Thanks for the information!
Looking into a 2.5in RE lift on my '21 willys, super helpful video. Let me know im making the right choice
Glad it helped!
Dude thanks for explaining this for us. Now I get.
Hi, I have a 2015 RAM 1500 2WD, and I have 2” lift coils installed currently but was wondering if I could put a 1” spacer on top of that to achieve a total of 3” lift in the front.. if I could, what suspension components should I consider upgrading as well?
My LJ has the OME ZJ/LJ springs, with 3/4" pucks up front.
thanks for this, trying to decide what to get
nakapag lift ka na boss?
Very good teaching video very informative❤
What is the formula to calculate the proper spring length and spring rate to achieve a given suspension throw given the corner weight, unsprung weight, suspension arm ratio, spring angle, and lower control arm angle? Then given a fixed vehicle speed how do we choose the correct damping rate to maximally dampen the oscillation of the spring system? How does compression differ from rebound in this regard?
Damn, don't get Tech Tim started or we'll never hear the end of it.... 🤣
How to you ensure that you will not be bottoming out your shock before the bump stop. That seems to be the issue with lift kits.
Awesome video. Now here is what I am trying to find out what my friend needs to boost the height of his Ford C-Max. The C-Max is just a tough over 63 inches. And I want to boost the body up to where at least my seat is raised up by an additional 18 inches. So how many spacer lifts would I need to give it that boost? And while this is about lifting a vehicle, but inside the vehicle, I would love to find out how much lift I would need using the spacer lifts.
How many spacer lifts to lift a C-Max 18"s? All of them.
I have a spaccer lift on my v50 volvo 45mm all 4 corners was 1000€. Not cheap!! Spaccer come in 15mm stack in any option you want. Would i spend 1000€ again no way..... definitely look at different coil springs.
Do ya need to get a front end alignment after a spacer lift
If it is an IFS, YES.
For live axle, no, just need to adjust the drag link to center the steering wheel.
I need for chevy tahoe 2011 3.5 lifted
Thanks for the video!
You bet!
Which one has a smoother ride
In general, the coil spring with give a better ride.
A spacer will not change the ride quality of the spring.
A new coil can change the ride quality, depending on it's rating. Choose your coil spring depending on how much gear your will be adding to your 4x4.
Another good vid from TalkTim.
My 08 f250 has spring lift 1.5" Bec I have a plow hitch on mine
Im here cuz I want to lift my Bronco Sport BigBend 2022.
For spacer lifts, we've got the Rouch Country 1.5" Lift:
www.northridge4x4.com/part/0-2in-lifts/40100-rough-country-1-5in-lift-kit
And the Rock Krawler 2" Lift:
www.northridge4x4.com/part/0-2in-lifts/fb20as-rock-krawler-2-0-inch-adventure-system
We also have the Rough Country 1-1/2" lifted struts, which will help you maintain a more stock like ride over a spacer:
www.northridge4x4.com/part/shocks/501120-rough-country-n3-performance-loaded-struts-pair-1-5in-lift
I just need an inch or 2for my suzuki aerio sx it rides low
Excellent !!!
Informative. Thanks.
Thanks for watching!
😂 westscott spacer vs dobinsons springs are literally the same price and require the same labor 🤦🏻♂️……only blue and green rated trails here and just wanna run a 285 on 22 4Runner pro.
Can you use both?
Yes you can. Just make sure to add total lift height and plan all other components for that total lift height.
I drive a 2015 F150 4WD and currently, my coilovers are set with a preload of 1.5 inches between the rings. I'm keen on reducing this distance to 0.5 inches to improve both my down travel and overall ride quality. However, it's important to me to maintain my current height. I'm considering the option of adding a 1-inch spacer above the coilover, but I'm uncertain about its effectiveness and whether it might have any other impacts on my vehicle's performance.
Adding a 1" lift spacer or a 1" thick spacer?
Due to the leverage ratio of the arms, a 1" thick spacer will net you more than 1" lift.
I installed a steal bumper and winch on a 2 door JL 6 months ago. The front sags now and the ride is harder. Can i counter this with better front springs? If i just use a spacer, I'm afraid I will keep the harder ride.
Yes, adding a set of aftermarket springs will help account for the extra weight of the bumper and winch.
have a question . . . 4WD SUVs & light pickup trucks equipped with a 2.0 in. or 3.0 in. suspension lift actually has different level of lift between the forward & aft suspension setup . . . if the front axle has a true 3.0 in. lift the rear axle has something like a 2.6 in. or 2.5 in. lift . . . so my question is why's the lift less at the rear? might as well have a true 3.0 in. of full spec suspension lift both at the front & rear . . . if not why??? please advise . . .
Because most trucks and SUVs have a rake to them, with the nose lower than the tail, most lift kits don't lift the front and rear equal heights. They typically lift the front more to help level the vehicle.
I have 2.5 Inch Readylift(Springs + droop brk+ 4 bilstin 5100s). Q: need another inch or so to fit 37s. Can I just add a 1 inch spacer, or I have to buy a 4" kit . I should done this to from the onset -
You can add a 1" spacer on top of your 2.5" springs as long as you have all components needed for a 3.5" lift.
Ive been told its not good to use the spacers as it pits strain on the lbj and ir also can cause the shock to snap away from its mounts
You must be talking IFS....? Lifting IFS is more complicated.
A coil spacer that gives 1" of lift will put the same amount of strain on the ball joints as a coil that gives 1" of lift. They are both lifting 1", the strain will be the same.
Spacers that are used under or over the strut/coil-over(shock) mount can cause other issues.
It is always best to look at it in terms of overall lift and make the modifications necessary for the amount of overall lift you are gong to end up with.
I have 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ on stock shocks and springs, I plan to put 2 inch lift spacers. I wonder if the spacers will cause damage to the shock absorbers?
Typically with 2" of lift or more, you will also need to run shock extensions.
Such a great video! I have a 2011 jimny and want to get bigger tires (215/75/15), so looking at doing a 1.5" spacer lift. Not doing any offroading, just want a better look. My question is - do I need to consider shock extenders or steering spacers? Any components that might be affected by this lift that I need to factor? Total 'lift' newbie here, so any input welcome. Tx!!
It really comes down to total lift you are installing and what are lift parameters of your vehicle.
We don't see the Jimnys here, so don't know what they're lift parameters are.
Looking at the Old Man Emu suspension kit for the the 2011 Jimny, they are listing 40mm (aprox. 1.5"), so you might take a look at their lift kit to see what comes in it.
We would definitely say either longer shocks or shock extenders would be needed.
Can I use 2” coil spacers with a 2” lift kit for my 04 wj Jeep Cherokee cheers
That would give you 4" total lift.
Do you have all the components needed to do 4" of total lift in your WJ?
Something I can’t find a good answer to is, what’s the difference between the top puck spacers and the thicker spring seat spacers? Examples would be Westcott designs spring seat spacer.
A spacer is a spacer, there really isn't much difference. However there may be reasons why you see them in the top or the bottom position. Component clearance would be the number one issue we could think of.
@@northridgenation so you’re saying that a puck on the outside of a coil over is the same thing as a thicker spring seat adding preload to a spring?
@@OrganizedMud Very different if we're talking coil-overs.
A spacer on the top or bottom of the coil over mount itself will add lift.
A spacer in-between the coil seats will add lift and preload.
@@northridgenation which one is better?
@@OrganizedMud It depends on what you need.
Alright who has experience with spring lifts on 2nd gen tacomas? Spring height? Spring rate? Best brands and what shocks they are compatible with?
There are lots to choose from. Old Man Emu and Icon are both well know for their Tacoma suspensions.
What are your goals? How much lift?
Northridge4x4 so for my 2nd gen Tacoma id like to accomplish a 3” lift and eventually move up to bigger tire sizes and re-gear my diff. I want these upgrades to have a good performing off-road rig to be able to go anywhere I need (living in Utah, hunting/fishing trips, sometimes trails can’t get hairy especially in fall/winter months). I have a steel front bumper with a winch, sliders, and rear bumper on the way. I’ve looked at options from OME, Toytec, and icon as far as lifting coil springs but not too sure what length or spring rate I should be running with the extra weight in the front just yet. For the front shocks I have been looking into getting bilstein b8 6112 shocks but just need to confirm what lifting coil springs will work with the 6112 shock. After all this modification I plan to upgrade my UCA’s to fix alignment and premature ball joint/ tire wear issues also. I’m open to all genuine advice and would like to see other 2nd gen Tacoma builds of this kind.
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I went with spring lift on my jlr and jtr.
I have a 4x4 Aerostar van I want yo lift it. What’s the best do you think!?
Spacer kit would be your best bang for the buck.
can I double up a spacer lift like a 2 inch and 2 inch on one side?
That depends on the spacer, can they be stacked? It'd be to consult the manufacturer.
In general, you could stack them, but you would need to make sure you have all the needed components for the total combined lift. In your case 4". Longer brake lines? Longer shocks? Steering components? etc.
Coils on modern Jeeps and other 4x4s are pointless if you're not building a dedicated "extreme" rock crawler with long arms, massive axles, and custom shocks.
It's not spring height that adds articulation. It's control arms and shocks.
For 95% of owners, spacers are better. You keep the factory spring rate, your lift is exactly as advertised (coils are never exact), ensuring you can dial in geometry, and you still gain articulation with longer shocks and arms.
Coils give a much better ride, both on road and off than leafs springs.
Coils vs. Spacers can be argued either way, though it really comes down to intended use and budget.
Spring height has a lot to do with articulation. You can't have 15"s of articulation with a 10" coil spring. BUT it's all part of the package with longer shocks and better control arms.
If you are not adding a lot of weight to your vehicle (armor, bumpers, winches, tools, RTTs etc) spacers are a great solution for most people, especially if they spend 95% of the time on the road.
For those adding extra weight to their vehicle, they'll soon find that a heavier rate spring can offer a lot more than a spacer can.
BUT then again, spacers are a great choice especially when you consider the price difference between a spacer kit and a replacement coil kit.
Hey , have a question hope you can help , what should I do to improve comfort on a Chevy Camaro suspension, it feels though driving when there bumpers on the road, is good to use taller springs?
Thank you
Spring rate and shock valving are what you need to look at.
Typically shocks are easiest way to change ride characteristics.
A taller spring wouldn't make it ride any better unless it was a softer spring. BUT, if the shock isn't tuned to the softer spring, it may ride too soft.
Spacer first
2017 JKU Sport. Most inexpensive spacer kits don't include sway bars. If doing a 2-1/2" spacer lift, won't I need to purchase sway bars for the back (assuming I'm moving the rear to the front)?
Great video!
Many people get by without them, though we'd definitely recommend treating a 2.5" spacer lift just like any 2.5" spring lift kit and use the same parts.
Can you use both
Yes, you can. Just make sure to add the total lift together and make sure you have all the proper components needed for the total amount of lift you have.
Thank's vary much you have been so helpful, one other question please is the 05 Cherokee's axle sold front and back or just the back thank's again. 😉
@@georgemullin7772 2005 Grand Cherokee is IFS, Live axle rear.
2011 Grand is IFS/IRS.
2005 Cherokee would be the Liberty and that is IFS/Live axle rear.
Ok thanks again most helpful I was considering a 3 inch lift with 285, 70, 17s if it's not solid axles I'm worried about doing the job without to many complications
I need pro box spring spacer
Is the 1.7 inches Rear spacer lift kit good for my 1996 Toyota RAV4?
Hope to hear from you..👍👍
Spacer kits are quite common for the Rav4 peeps and they seem to work OK up to around 2"s.
If you want something that'll help out with ride quality, take a look at the Old Man Emu line of suspension for the Rav4s.
Ok..ok..Thanks 👍👍👍
I gone lift my toyota fortuner 2006 in front i need new springs and shock becose i will install a steel bumper so more weight but the back i am not sure can i juse a spacer ?
Yes, you could use a spacer in the rear.
Weird question here.
I want to lift my QX55 anywhere between 3 to 5 inches. I know it’s not an off road suv but I wanna make this happen.
What do yall suggest?
3 to 5 inches of lift would be really involved due to the IFS/IRS suspension.
We don't show anything for the Infinity QX55. The best thing to do would be to do some internet searching to see what lifts are available.
I got a 2.5 inch suspension lift. Will it lower when it settles?
Depends on how soft the springs are. Softer springs tend to settle more than stiffer springs.
I have a 2019 Forester with 1.5 inch spacer lift and now at full droop and full lock the sway bar link fouls the steering arm. Will a 1.25 inch spring lift prevent this from happening? Enjoy your vids.
We don't know the answer to that Q straight out.
Get that Forrester flexed out and take a look. Is it hitting hard or just barely? If it is only just barely hitting the steering arm, then dropping it a 1/4" might help out.
Can you add a space with quick lift struts for a little more lift?
As long as you have all parts needed for the total combined lift and the suspension can accept that much total combined lift.
Hi, I am looking for a around 3/8 to 1 Inch lift for a Jeep Cherokee/Liberty KK build 2008. Spacer would be ok. Where can I order this and shipping to Germany?
Thank`s for helping
Reach out to our sale dept: sales@northridge4x4.com, they can get you a quote.
I have a sxs I’m buying but idk if I should put this 3in spacer lift on bc I’m thinking it’s gonna be bad on my springs
We're not SXS experts, but we'd say make sure you have all the other components needed for a 3" lift to go along with whatever spacer you decide to use.
Spacer tech is very different on independent suspensions than on a live axle suspension like the Jeep.
@@northridgenation yea my sxs have fox live valve dynamix
Do spacers or spring lifts invalidate manufacturer warranty (asking for a new Jeep JL). Any idea? Thx
That's always a big question and a big can of worms to try to answer easily.
Basically a mild spacer or spring lift shouldn't void your warranty.
For a little more info check out our Magnuson-Moss Act video: th-cam.com/video/u9NcEyHFKXA/w-d-xo.html
Also check out what the FTC and SEMA has to say on aftermarket parts:
Federal Trade Commission- Magnuson-Moss Act of 1975: bit.ly/2BF77Hl
SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Assoc) - FTC Validates Right to Install Aftermarket Parts: bit.ly/2MMkdZP
Harrington Labs SEMA Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act: bit.ly/2WbuBNF
QUESTION, how much rear lift average can i expect from a 6 coil stock coil spring vs a 9 coil heavy duty one on my suv?
There is more to lift height than the number of coils. Free height of spring, diameter of the spring wire itself and the number of coils all work together to give the spring rate.
If two springs are identical in free height and coil wire diameter, the coil spring with the higher count of coils will be softer (it sounds opposite, but it's true).
I have Grand Vitara 2007 I'd like to get a spacer lift but I'm not sure should I trust that or pay more than and get spring lift as set?.. I'm not a hardcore off roader.
Strut lifts are similar. A spacer lift will give you lift, but won't add the performance benefits you can get with aftermarket struts and coils.
How much will it affect my ride with 3” spacers added to my front suspension?…it’s a 99 Silverado extended cab and the front currently sits 1” lower than the rear so I’m assuming it’ll lift the front suspension up 2” higher than the rear?? That leads back to my question of how much will it affect my ride ? Really I want to know if I can still do donuts in the dirt haha
If the front is currently sitting 1" lower than the rear, then yes, adding 3" lift spacers to your front should put the front end higher than the rear.
Usually adding that much spacer to an independent suspension can make your ride stiffer by preloading the springs a lot.
@@northridgenation so basically off road won’t be so smooth and bouncy anymore ? Will I damage my shocks or springs ?
J'ai mis spacer boddy lift. Je peux ajouter coil + spacer?
Yes, you can run a coil and/or spacer lift with a body lift.
I want to put 33s on my JL and with little bit of heights like 2.0 its ok to add leveling kit or should I get 2.5 liftkit?and hit the light trails here and there ?
A spacer kit would be perfect for that application. One of our more popular small spacer kits is the 1.5" spacer kit from TeraFlex. It will fit 33" tires and keeps you nice and low.
www.northridge4x4.com/part/0-2in-lifts/1165200-teraflex-1-5in-performance-spacer-lift-kit
Can you combine a like 1” spacer with extended coil overs to help with pre load? We compress springs and collar them to get height but at the cost of spring performance… right, so if I feel I’m at my max height on the coil over but the rear is still higher can I just throw a 3/4”-1” spacer to make up the deference? Thanks
Yes, just keep in mind that the height will be different, a 1" spacer might give you 1.5" actual lift.
1982 chevy c30 dually with a flat bed. Want to put 3" springs in front then a spacer to add 2" for a total of 5" in front. Then add an extra leaf spring in the back to get 4" lift there. With that amount of lift what else is necessary?
Don't know all the specifics for a C-series Chevy. I would guess you'll need longer brake hoses and some steering mods, quite possibly a new set of lifted spindles to get the geometry correct..
What about strut lifts?
Strut lifts are similar, you can use a strut spacer or you can use a longer strut and coil. Of course it depends on what's available in the aftermarket.
Need to find a leveling or lift kit for a 2020 Chevy traverse
We did a little searching, doesn't seem to be a leveling or lift kit on the market for the Traverse yet.
I want to get a 3"/2" spacer lift for my 16 tacoma so I can fit 33s on there without rubbing. A lot of people are saying that the spacers will damage certain parts over time like the shocks and the ucas. I mainly drive in town and on the highway. Do I need to worry about any damage in the future? Also, I saw earlier in the comments that you stated you don't recommend going about 2.5 inch. So would i need to go with a smaller spacer lift?
Running a large spacer lift is even tougher on an IFS vehicle due to the operating angles of the A-Arms and CV shafts.
Make sure whichever kit you go with has provisions for a diff drop.
I have a question I got 2022 Tacoma what do you recommend if I go for spacer, how many inches do I go for front and rear? I don’t go any off roading anything like that I just want for the looks.. thanks
1" spacer kit in the front for leveling it.
For a lift, most people are going with 2" to 2 -1/2" spacer kits for the newer Tacomas.
Can I put 33” wheel if I lifted 2” on the front?
@@mikeu3660 Every application is slightly different, depending on wheel offset and other variables. However most Taco's we see at minimum need a fender / plastic inner liner trim and often a CMC, or Cab Mount Chop to clear anything bigger than a 32" tire: th-cam.com/users/shorts2WlqOP7_OsM?feature=share
@@northridgenation ohhh ok thank you
Can you do both?
Yes, just make sure to plan for the total lift height.
What would you comment for a Tacoma? Driving conditions... 3/4 of the time highway/backroad driving the other 1/4 is off-road. Looking to do a 3in.
We really recommend a spring lift as you go above the 2" mark.
what's the biggest spacer lift that money can buy?
Depends on the vehicle. Fabtech makes 3" spacer kits for the JL and JT. Rubicon Express makes 2.5" spacer kits for the JK.
Can you add a 3 inch spacer to a 5 inch coil on an 01 Dodge Ram Sport Off Road Edition to gain the 3 inches that you lose due to it already having 3 inches on the off road edition?
As long as your other components are designed to work with 8"s of total lift height, yes.
I often end up on rough gravel/dirt roads and want a bit of extra space. Unfortunately, the options dor a 2017 Tucson are very limited. I am leaning towards the ReadyLift 30mm spacer kit. What are your thoughts on this type of upgrade?
Spacer kits are great, especially when there are limited choices for full replacement suspension kits.
hi what's the most reliable way on long term to get 2 inches more ground clearance on my (pretty light, 3700 lbs) 2018 audi A5 manual? thanks
Spacers would be the easiest, but you will have a max height limit depending on the suspension geometry.
With a short A-arm independent suspension like your A5 has, 2" might be too much.
You really need to chat with a company that does A5 suspension products to see what they think.
I have a 2018 f150 with a coil and leveling kit. MY trucks sits level but was wondering if I could add a 2 inch spacer to the front coils t get a little more lift?
That depends on what you already have for a leveling kit. The typical F150 leveling kits we've seen are already a 2" lift, by adding 2" more to the coil, you are ending up with 4"s of lift. So make sure you have all the components needed for a lift that size for your truck.
Wanting to lift my dodge caliber r/t awd. The only option I can find is the poly spacers. Is there any other option to get 2-3 inches? Like different struts and shocks from a bigger dodge SUV? Just exploring options
The Caliber shares the same platform as some Mitsibushi vehicles, unfortunately it doesn't look like anyone is building any strut/coil lifts for that platform.
As far as installing parts from bigger vehicles, anything can be made to fit, it will come down to how much time and $$$ do you want to put to the project.
Can somebody help me? I have a 2000 Toyota Camry. L. E, it's a little bit too low to the ground for us. And we're trying to lift it between 2 and 4 inches Is there anybody that sells that for article the camera?I don't want to spend too much money
We do not sell any lifts for the Toyota Camry. Hit up Google, there are companies that do sell lifts for them.
The problem is the size you want, anything over 1-1/2" on a typical car suspension will be pushing the limits of what the OE suspension can do and will require lots of mods.
I put new springs on my truck to help me plow snow and my truck sat 3" higher. Lift was nice but it pulled my Upper Control Arms down and caused my front wheels to cambre in whichade me wear out my tires on the outside edges. I want to put a better spring in that adds lift but curious howni can do it without pulling the UCAs down.
You can't. By design, if you lift the IFS suspension, it will push the arms down.
Did you get an alignment after the lift?
@@northridgenation nope threw in Ranchos and the upper controls arms are level now so the wheels riding flush. But I only got a 1½" lift now, I want the 3 or 4 back. I'm thinking of buying the Gen 1 Raptor Fox Struts and installing them they add about 3" lift.
@@northridgenationI noticed the Ranchos set where the spring sits higher up on the strut which keeps the control arms level. Fox Struts got three settings for perch as long as the spring isn't too long should be okay. I hope so at least. Also hope I won't need to get the SVT LCAs, because they're pricey as hell.
Can I use this spacer to install a widebody kit on a dodge charger to avoid the rubber and the fender came off??
@Marco Fernandez, these spacers are for a Jeep, you need spacers made for the Charger, magnums and 300s.
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I want my explorer lift 2.5''front and 1.5''rear..what is better lift spring or lift spacer?
It really depends on what you are trying to do. If you just want the lift for bigger tires to look good, then go with spacers. If you want the lift to fit bigger tires for going off road, go with a lift spring.
say i'd go for a 2inch spacer, front and rear, is it necessary to change the shocks or should the stocks stands with the lift?
Depends on your vehicle and shocks. At minimum you'll loose droop travel from the shock, so it would be a good idea to look at a set of shock extenders like these from EVO manufacturing for the JL/JT:
www.northridge4x4.com/part/shock-mounts-brackets/3004b-evo-manufacturing-front-shock-extension-set
www.northridge4x4.com/part/shock-mounts-brackets/3005b-evo-manufacturing-rear-shock-extension-set
2018 gmc terrain looking for a lift, is spacers my only option?
Sorry, we don't list anything for that vehicle.
Doing a quick google search, it looks like spacers are the most common way to lift them.
My son wants a 3" lift all the way around on his stock 2WD 2002 Dodge Durango (1997 to 2003 same and 2WD Dakota same) to fit new tires. The rear shouldn't be a problem with "add-a-leaf" combined with shackles because it is an axle over leaf setup. The front is the question we have and is hard to find an answer. Some mfg's make spacers for a 3" lift but it's hard to get information if other parts will be needed to achieve correct alignment or we could simply install the spacers and get the vehicle aligned without issues. I really don't want to do a body lift as he is considering. Can you help?
Typically, on an IFS lift over 1.5", you will need extra components to get the IFS suspension back to align-able specs. We haven't done a 2WD Durango yet but we're going to guess that 3" spacer kit will cause other problems without more components.
A small body lift is a great way to get some extra lift. So maybe think about a 2" suspension lift and a 1" body lift or some other combination.
Is it safe to have both a spring and spacer lift?
Yes, as long as you make all changes needed for the total amount of lift you will be getting.