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Problems with Tuff Country Lift

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by Ct03, Apr 2, 2025.

  1. Apr 6, 2025 at 7:12 AM
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  2. Apr 6, 2025 at 7:21 AM
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    Yeah, it was in the $1500 range when I looked into it as well. I still wanted the lift so that was one of my main reasons for keeping the drop bracket in.
     
  3. Apr 14, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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    Ct03

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    Just to give an update on this. Ended up replacing the Bilstein shocks with the same ones and going with some JBA upper control arms and everything is riding pretty well now. These control arms ride way better make the steering way more precise. Also removed the steering wobble I sometimes had on the highway. Thanks for everyone’s comments.

    I know the tuff country may not be an ideal lift but the truck still looks pretty good and it’s what I got.
     
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  4. Apr 14, 2025 at 2:26 AM
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    So did you keep the top hate spacers or go with some longer 5100's?
     
  5. Apr 14, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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    Ct03

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    Decided to just keep the spacers, I may eventually look for some longer struts but they fit well with the new control arms. Not really planning to off-road the truck or anything since I have some other cars for that kinda stuff.
     

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