To lift or not to lift, many things to consider.

If your thinking of lifting you should always evaluate the effect it will have on the stability, reliability, payload and towing ability. TFL has a very good video that talks about the consequences of installing a lift and oversized tires.

https://youtu.be/vOGn-nNB3qk?si=rCLOeOgzqAUkoQMf

 

Sadly, I think many believe that the lift and big tires increases the trucks ability in these areas.

 

Great info. Thanks for posting it.

 

I'm frightened and amazed on a daily basis by some of the shit that many people believe. It's astounding we haven't wiped ourselves out of existence yet.

 

Bigger tires do not help with towing. They create more stress for the drivetrain and raise the center of gravity which effects handling.

 

So on a more leveled discussion:
Would leveling the truck with a 3/2 or 2/1 lift kit be worth it or would it also destroy the truck's center of gravity?
I am not sure what vehicle manufacture were thinking, but why build a truck with front end heavy and backside high?
I just want to level my truck so it doesn't nose dive at the slightest tap of the brake....

 

The rake design is for towing as the truck will level out once a load is placed on the bumper /bed.

 

But, even if you are a farmer or heavy truck user, there are gonna be times where you ride empty or just need to get some stuff without towing xlbs of dirt in the back or something....

Guess I need the remote controlled leveling kit, rake when towing and level when not....

 

Or just haul some sacks of quickcrete or sand in the bed. I have my 37" spare in the bed shoved all the way up against my tailgate haha

 

You can level but everything is a compromise. As already stated, the rake is there for a purpose. If you don't use your truck to haul heavy loads or pull a trailer then a slight level will have a minimal effect.

 

Can I get a moderator to correct my title from "thing" to "things".

Thanks

 

All things considered, I lift my trucks and will continue to do so. I don't haul very often and rarely pull a trailer.

 

Definitely lift it, old and fat chicks can't jump!

 

Then you are one of the few that accepts that the lift does have a negative impact on towing and hauling. You have made the decision that more ground clearance is what is important to you. It's all about choice and what works best for your situation.

For myself towing and payload is more important but I also realize that my truck will not go places that a modified Tundra would.

 

Yep. When I bought my truck, first thing I noticed when I opened the door was a sticker on the jamb that said my load capacity was decreased merely by the dealer installing the 20" wheels that come with the TSS package.