Whats the difference between a coil over lift and a spacer lift kit?

[ToyoTacTRD]

I am going to get a 4 door toyota tacoma 4x4 trd and i was just wondering what the difference is between the coil over lift kit that companies like fabtech offer and the spacer lift kit that companies like revtek offer. I hear alot of people say that the fabtech sucks and that the revtek is better because the cv joint boots wont leak the grease.

[sstyota]

Ok, coilovers are brand new coils spings. A spacer lift uses the stock coils by preloading the the springs with usually a polyurethane spacer. You put the spacer on top of the coil. You can go up to 3" on a spacer. Coil overs give a great ride, while spacers stiffen the ride a little. A lot of people like having a stiffer ride...its just ur preference.

A lot of people have the Revtech spacers and like them. Plus, spacers are A LOT more cheaper than coilovers. If u have the money and are looking for comfort...go with coil overs. If u are looking for a cheaper way, go with spacers. Spacers can eventually cause the springs to sag, but this is if u do a lot of hardcore offroading with them.

Check out this sticky post for more info

[matts02taco]

spacer are definately cheaper than coilovers... i persoanlly have the toytec 3 inch spacers... i can even tell the diff in the ride and the look it gives is great...mine are aluminum which i think look better than the poly spacers...

[Wh1te Tac0]

i have a fabtech coilover. the ride is awesome and it will last a long time. mine are adjusted to 3 in. and it loooks great. i think it is definately worth the $1000.

[dcab03]

spacer are definately cheaper than coilovers... i personally have the toytec 3 inch spacers

Like matts02taco said the spacers and diff drop are only gonna cost your about $150 at the most and the Fabtech cost a grand. If you are going to spend that kind of money get some Hoes, Kings or SAWs. I have the Toytecs also and I don't think it rides bad and I saved $850.

[lifetrddeath]

or you can do both!

[MikesDoubleCab]

also depends on what you like to do with your truck... i had a coil spacer lift and it was great onroad and slow offroading... threw on the donahoes with deavers and it handles so well hitting whoops and ditches...

[mattress8]

"or you can do both! "

I bought some DR coilovers that have 2.5" lift...then If I add 2.5 poly spacer that would give me 5" front lift...? Is that right?....hmm

[MikesDoubleCab]

Originally Posted by mattress8

"or you can do both! "

I bought some DR coilovers that have 2.5" lift...then If I add 2.5 poly spacer that would give me 5" front lift...? Is that right?....hmm

hope you're kidding... if not, please note that HE was kidding...

[sirsaechao]

Originally Posted by mattress8

"or you can do both! "

I bought some DR coilovers that have 2.5" lift...then If I add 2.5 poly spacer that would give me 5" front lift...? Is that right?....hmm

Are you *****g retarded? W/o a drop bracket kit you cannot hit 5" with coilovers and spacers.