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Adding leveling shocks/struts to a 3/2 ready lift kit.

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  1. Apr 13, 2021 at 9:37 AM
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    Hello fellas,

    Newbie here.

    So I have a question, hopefully someone can answer it.

    I have a 3/2 Ready Lift on my Tundra, but I noticed that the front sits lower than the rear (about 2” lower). My question is, can this be leveled out without having to undo anything? Such as adding leveling shocks/struts to the existing setup?

    Thanks for any help.

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  2. Apr 13, 2021 at 9:46 AM
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    It’s one or the other. You don’t want to stack lifts. If anything take out the 2” block in the rear and put a 1” in. Easiest thing you could do
     
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  3. Apr 13, 2021 at 11:57 AM
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    This, or get an all new lift and remove the spacers all together.
     
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  4. Apr 13, 2021 at 12:04 PM
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    I’d like to get a 4” lift, any recommendations brand wise?
     
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  6. Apr 13, 2021 at 12:10 PM
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    Post pics of the current spacers and blocks that you have. A 3/2 shouldn't have the front sitting 2 inches lower that the rear.
     
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  7. Apr 13, 2021 at 12:10 PM
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    Probably a dumb question, but would it be leveled? I bought my truck with the current lift kit already installed, and don’t understand why it isn’t leveled. Why lift it and leave it lower in the front?
     
  8. Apr 13, 2021 at 12:13 PM
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    I didn’t think so either, that’s why I’m scratching my head. Ok, will do. You think maybe the Steelcraft Grill Guard would weigh it down some?
     
  9. Apr 13, 2021 at 12:16 PM
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    I wouldn't think that much. My front bumper is 110 lbs and my rear is about 140. My rear may have dropped 1/4 inch if that.
     
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    It's appears to be installed correctly. I'm still trying to think of why you would be so low in the front.
     
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    Post a side view of the whole truck.
     
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    Doesn't a 3/2 still leave some rake. It certainly won't be level. Even a 3/1 still has some rake. I swear I've read people putting 6112 on the top setting with nothing in the back just to level their truck and isn't that just under 3 inches. I could be wrong.
     
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    My 2013 with the 3/2 was dead level. Every truck sits differently.
     
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    simple. Spindle lift. You can do 3.5 inch spindles with a 1 inch spacer up front. It will align and ride way better.
     
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    I actually like the rake I think they look better like that personally. But like I said easiest thing you can do is go down to 1” in the rear.
     
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    You guys are awesome, thank you so much for all of these great ideas & responses. :yay:
     
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