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Truck Height

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by 860_UA7, Feb 20, 2024.

  1. Feb 20, 2024 at 2:52 PM
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    860_UA7

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    Can someone tell me if this truck looks like it's lifted? The bottom has undercoating all over, but I don't see and spacers on the front. However the truck definitely seems higher than a stock height truck should be.

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  2. Feb 20, 2024 at 2:55 PM
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    TXTundraGuy23

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    Looks like its lifted in the front. It probably has a suspension lift, so it doesn't have blocks. The lift is built into the aftermarket shocks and springs. That's what it looks like to me.
     
  3. Feb 20, 2024 at 2:57 PM
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    shifty`

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    Can you just give us some pics of the front suspension so we can tell you what it's got or doesn't?
     
  4. Feb 20, 2024 at 4:13 PM
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    860_UA7

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    It's all coated in black undercoating, can't tell a brand or color or anything. I could measure the wheel gap tomorrow.
     
  5. Feb 20, 2024 at 4:19 PM
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    FrenchToasty

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    Bone stock
    Center of hub to fender, and what size tyres
     
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  6. Feb 20, 2024 at 4:30 PM
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    Thanks, I'll report back after work.
     
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  7. Feb 20, 2024 at 6:34 PM
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    shifty`

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    You’d be surprised. We may still recognize more than you can fathom if you take adequate pics.
     
  8. Feb 21, 2024 at 6:55 AM
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    FishNinja

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    you don’t understand the level of nerd some of us are.
    That truck is lifted for sure.
     
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  9. Feb 21, 2024 at 6:59 AM
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    You think front and rear or just leveled in the front? I'll take a few pics and measure later today.
     
  10. Feb 21, 2024 at 7:02 AM
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    FishNinja HIDE YOUR DAUGHTERS

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    my guess would be just front. But that’s just a guess.
     
  11. Feb 21, 2024 at 9:49 AM
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    ATBAV8

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    I agree, because of this. Bilstein 5100s on 3rd perch up front, stock springs.49D7940D-0890-44B5-8E2B-2B3FF167D88D.jpg
     
  12. Feb 21, 2024 at 2:04 PM
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    shifty`

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    I actually think front and rear. Maybe aftermarket heavy duty leafs in the rear or an add-a-leaf ("AAL") kit. Take some pictures of one leaf spring and the stuff surrounding it also.
     
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  13. Feb 21, 2024 at 2:31 PM
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    I agree. I think the ass is tooted a bit higher than stock. More pictures would help
     
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  14. Feb 24, 2024 at 9:21 AM
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    Measured the front and it was 22.75" from center of hub to middle of fender. Didn't measure the rear ‍♂️. It fits in the garage as it sits now, so height is okay, but I wouldn't mind if it was a little lower. Just want to know so when I buy new shocks I get the right things. I was looking to get the regular yellow/blue Bilstein's, but maybe the 5100 or OME are a better idea. Long term I wouldn't mind some bigger wheels and just adding side steps. Do not plan on off roading at all, most rugged terrain will be a dirt road.

    Excuse the black goo all over, I plan on getting it blasted off and an appropriate coating put on at a reputable shop local to me. Tundra noob, so open to suggestions, but it does appear the front drivers shock is leaking fluid. I do enjoy the process of getting a used vehicle and fixing it all up to my standards.
     
  15. Feb 24, 2024 at 10:19 AM
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    So ... you wanna buy / just bought a 1st Gen Tundra, eh?
    You should really read through this. Especially the part about rust. There's a lot to dissect here from your photos. You have strut spacers up front, and lifting blocks in the rear. Both easily removed, and generally not recommended methods. I would be very careful about "blasting" anything under there. By the looks of the frame rail in picture #3, you have some serious flaking that's been covered up by the "black goo". God only knows what other atrocities have been covered up. Hopefully I'm wrong. Structural integrity would be the first thing of concern before putting any money into other components, IMO.
     
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  16. Feb 24, 2024 at 10:40 AM
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    Definitely not dropping any money till it gets looked over, appreciate the info.
     
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  17. Feb 24, 2024 at 11:46 AM
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    shifty`

    shifty` In South Dakota Trouble ain't hard to find

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    Yup, definitely lifted, pucked and blocked. And yep, coated heavily, wonder what's hiding underneath? Scary stuff.
     

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