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Leveling kit

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by scturndra, Feb 3, 2016.

  1. Feb 3, 2016 at 5:19 AM
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    scturndra

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    I have been looking for a leveling kit for my 2012 extra cab sr5 tundra. There are some many different ones out there its hard to know which one to go with. Also if you pull the tape the front end is about 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 lower then the back. 99% of the leveling kits are 2 1/5 to 3 inches. looking for some direction
     
  2. Feb 3, 2016 at 11:32 AM
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    Pro comp 3/1 level kit I had installed from the dealer. I love it!

    mytruck 5.jpg
    mytruck 6.jpg
     
  3. Feb 3, 2016 at 12:54 PM
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    does it make the rear end drop a lot when towing?
     
  4. Feb 3, 2016 at 1:43 PM
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    I havent towed yet, I'v heard these trucks are pretty stout and stiff for towing, Heavy loads will always give a truck some sag.
     
  5. Feb 4, 2016 at 8:02 AM
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    Look into Bilstein 5100 for leveling. You are much less likely to break front strut (in a spacer leveling kit, your front strut in effect acts as the bump stop). And best of all, it's not that much more expensive than spacers.
     
  6. Feb 6, 2016 at 8:56 AM
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    dawn2014tundra4x4crewmax

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    How much did the leveling kit cost and what did the dealership charge u to put it on? Thanks
     
  7. Feb 6, 2016 at 10:11 AM
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    This is what I got in my deal so its hard to price out whats what. The dealer is definitely more expensive than anywhere else but I got to roll it into the loan. Im guessing a level kit install at 4Wheel Parts would run around $400-$600

    CUSTOM
    PACKAGE FEATURES

    • Black 20" Off Road Wheels.(See *Wheels category for options)
    • Off road Tires.(see an associate for details)
    • 3-inch" Pro Comp Lift.
    • N-Fab Black Step Bars.
    • Front Window Tint Factory Smoke Match.
    • Clear Mask Protection Package.

    * Pricing and Products Subject to availability. PACKAGE INCLUDESADDITIONAL PARTS & LABOR OTHERWISE NOT SPECIFIED.


    With Installation: 5,995.00


     
  8. Feb 6, 2016 at 10:46 AM
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  10. Feb 6, 2016 at 10:59 AM
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  11. Feb 6, 2016 at 9:06 PM
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    Could u send me the link to that lift?
     
  12. Feb 6, 2016 at 11:31 PM
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  13. Feb 6, 2016 at 11:36 PM
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