Why are Tacoma Spacer Lifts so bad?

Spacer lifts might seem like an affordable way to lift your Tacoma, 4Runner, or Tundra—but they can lead to serious issues that end up costing more in the long run. So why are spacer lifts a bad idea? Watch this video to find out.

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Examples and references to issues involving spacer lifts:

Damaged shock due to running a spacer lift on top of the coilover on a Toyota Tacoma. Image from: tacomaworld.com

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/why-exactly-are-front-spacer-lifts-bad.345272/

https://www.tundras.com/threads/recently-broke-my-front-shocks-need-help-on-choosing-new-ones.23986/

Toyota Tacoma with spacer lift installed on front coilover.
Tacoma coilover hitting upper control arm at full droop because there is a spacer lift installed.
Tacoma coilover contacting upper control arm at full droop due to spacer lift.

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