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Rate my 3/2 Level install at Face Value

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by satx981, Dec 4, 2023.

  1. Dec 4, 2023 at 12:32 PM
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    satx981

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    Had this level installed (unknown brand) on my 2021 Tundra. Everything left stock, they just added the spacers and rear blocks. Can you guys with more experience tell me if everything looks alright at face value?

    So far the ride is decent, I do hear some minor snap crackle pop at slow speeds leaving my driveway other than that it seems fine.

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  2. Dec 4, 2023 at 12:55 PM
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    RobertD

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    Did they do a diff drop? If not, that will probably help with the creaking and popping.
     
  3. Dec 4, 2023 at 1:24 PM
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    Im not sure, the cv axle looks somewhat straight. Id have to ask
     
  4. Dec 4, 2023 at 1:54 PM
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    I might be missing something here but I don't see a diff to drop... Popping in the front end I have generally seen blamed on the sway bar, creaking could be a large number of things. For me personally, I have a creak in the lower shock mount bolt that is particularly bad in dry seasons, right now in the PNW winter it is wet all the time and I have not heard it in months. Also if you did not get longer links for the rear sway bar they may have just twisted it to fit and it could be contacting somewhere when the suspension moves, it is probably worth looking for some spots where the paint is rubbing through on the rear bar.
     
  5. Dec 4, 2023 at 3:16 PM
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    That's a ReadyLift 3/2 kit. You will need a carrier bearing drop kit as well. That will eliminate vibrations during acceleration from a dead stop.
     
  6. Dec 4, 2023 at 4:06 PM
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    Ain’t no CV axles at all. Your truck is 2wd, or someone stole your front CVs.
     
  7. Dec 4, 2023 at 7:06 PM
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    tie rods or whatever tf lol
     
  8. Dec 4, 2023 at 7:09 PM
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    Im taking it into the dealer tomm regarding the noise and will have them inspect the sway bars as well for abnormalities, thnx
     
  9. Dec 4, 2023 at 7:14 PM
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    You should do an alignment too. Anytime the front end is taken apart like that, it’s best to have it done.
    If you’re not doing any off roading, and enjoy a stiffer ride, you’re fine
    To me, anything 3” or more should have a diff drop done
     
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  10. Dec 5, 2023 at 4:47 AM
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    And UCA's. :)
     
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  11. Dec 5, 2023 at 5:15 AM
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    That too!
     
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  12. Dec 5, 2023 at 5:59 AM
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    Lmao, I laughed hard at this.
     
  13. Dec 5, 2023 at 6:27 AM
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    Do you think the rear sway bar has gotten stiffer after the lift?

    i cant be certain but im thinking on mine having the upwards angle at rest of the bar makes it extremely stiff side/side. With no lift it sits almost flat
     
  14. Dec 5, 2023 at 6:39 AM
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    The rear blocks is where the stiffness comes from.
     

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