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Leveling kit suggestions

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by James232, Apr 15, 2022.

  1. Apr 15, 2022 at 12:44 PM
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    James232

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    New to the site but own a 2019 tundra CrewMax. Looking to level it but wanted to to know which brand to buy and if I will be sacrificing ride. Still plan on using stock rims and a larger Michelin tire.
    Any advice is appreciated
     
  2. Apr 15, 2022 at 1:29 PM
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    Honestly if you put a small spacer on top you won't notice too much of a difference in ride quality. Of course I would encourage you to spend the money a bit differently and capture the lift via something like a Bilstein 5100 for a little better handling characteristics for not much more money (if any), but if you find yourself only on the pavement and want a different look then a spacer lift will do okay.

    If you have any interest in changing shocks please let us know here at Hotshot Offroad (406-936-0206). If not, you can look at even something like Readylift will get the job done. There's a lot of companies that will make decent quality spacers.
     
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    Like Colton said, Bilstein 5100's for the win. Set the ring on the middle setting.
     
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    Spacers will work, cheaper shocks will be a better value, or push for something in the $1500-$2000 range and get something like the Falcons that'll improve the ride and towing/hauling attributes.
     
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    Best way to level your truck is to use it as a truck. Empty bed = useless truck.

    There are a lot of reasons it came from the factory sitting higher in the rear.
     
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    Levelling a truck does the opposite the moment you tow or haul anything without some sort of compensation like airbags. You end up with negative rake, and effectively terrible, dangerous handling characteristics.
     
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    Fully aware of how that works, and that's why I suggested the Falcon Tow/Hauls. The rear has a 3 position adjustment for loaded and towing to keep things proper.

    Also, as long as your not towing super heavy a level kit is going to have a negligible impact. If you are towing heavy, then you should have a WDH to distribute the load between front and rear axles. Airbags are for looks. The don't distribute the load and shouldn't be recommended for heavy towing in lieu of a WDH. They'll help with a loaded bed, but the dynamics of a trailer are going to play different.
     
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    If I buy the Bilstein 5100 front and rear, will I also need to install a 1inch rear block and a differential drop kit as well?
     

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