Need some leveling advice

I’m new to the forum but I’ve owned my 2017 Tundra SR 4x4 since new.

I’ve decided it’s finally time , actually overdue, to have a leveling kit installed and move up to 33 tires.

The problem I’m having is deciding on what to do, there are 3-4 local 4x4 shops in the area and a couple of Les Schwab stores.

The prices are all over the place, even for the same exact kits. Shop 1 wants 1200 to install a ready lift 2-1/2” front only kit and alignment would have to be done elsewhere. Shop 2 wants 900 for a ready lift 3/1 including alignment. Shop 3 wants 1400 for bilstein 5100 all around but can’t do it for 2 more months. And lastly Les Schawb quoted 550 for a 2 inch kit with alignment included.

Its a daily driver on pavement only, and an occasional dirt or gravel road, nothing extreme.

My only reason to level is for looks, and to fit 33s. Should I just go for the Les Schwab option or ?

 

Buy some pre assemble and do it yourself

edit: for the same price, you could get some much better shocks. Do the lift first then buy tires, tire shop usually have alignment sale when you buy tires.

 

Welcome from NY.

Get Bilstein 5100's and install them yourself on the middle setting. Shouldn't be more than $500.

 

The Readylift 3/1 kit is $300. No way in hell I would pay either of those amounts to have a $300 kit installed. I can tell you from experience that those spacer kits will ride rougher. I would go with the Bilsteins.

 

Welcome to the forum.

I try to stay around 2.5 of lift, going 3 and over may (or may not) cause alignment issues.
I'd also recommend a coil-over shock and not a spacer kit.
Out of what you listed, I'll agree with others and do the 5100s on all 4 wheels.

The rear shocks are an easy install.
The front may be easy for some, but it's more than I'd want to attempt.
I had my 6112s installed at a local shop that also did the alignment for $300, although that was 6 years ago.

I ended up with 2.5 of front lift and I'm running 33" 275/60/20 tires without issues.

If you find you want the rear lifted an inch or so, Toytec shackles are a better option than a rear block.

2.5" front - stock rear.
It looks nose high, but it measures level.



2.5" front - 1" lift rear



Good luck..