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Question on leveling

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by MJ_19Tundra, Dec 26, 2018.

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  1. Dec 27, 2018 at 6:07 PM
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    Hey dude
    If I go with a 3" spacer in the front and 1" in the back will I need a differential drop kit as well? Also what brand do you recommend? I read something about not going cheap cheap do to bolts not being strong enough...
     
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  2. Dec 27, 2018 at 6:20 PM
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    If it was me I would use the differential drop kit. As far as brand, I don't recommend any particular one because as far as I'm concerned there all pretty much the same..
     
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  3. Dec 27, 2018 at 6:21 PM
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    Priced them today a little over 200.00 but 400.00 to install, dang
     
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  4. Dec 27, 2018 at 6:27 PM
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    To bad your not close to me cause if you were, we could hook up and I would let you drive my truck that has a huge spacer. My truck is butter smooth.
     
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  5. Dec 27, 2018 at 6:28 PM
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    Mnorris1206 Super white is fast as f***

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    Hey what lift kit do you have ?
     
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  6. Dec 27, 2018 at 6:30 PM
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    I would go 5100's mine cost $350 for install and alignment.
     
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  7. Dec 27, 2018 at 6:30 PM
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    Procomp stage one, with a huge spacer ! lol
     
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  8. Dec 27, 2018 at 6:35 PM
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    I have an rc lift and just went from spacers to lifted 3.0 struts it mad a huge diference. I think but of course I also believe it depends on tires also andd how much pressure you run .I ride stiff most of the time with pressure because I haul a camper around alot .
     
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  9. Dec 27, 2018 at 6:40 PM
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    Without a doubt coils will improve the ride, just not enough for me to spend the money. The OP is looking for an inexpensive way to lift due to his situation.
    ttt.jpg
     
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  10. Dec 27, 2018 at 6:41 PM
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    Nice truck man .Here is mine
    I did the same thing he os looking to do before I lifted mine 6" also .It makes a truck look good being level for sure .
    Screenshot_2018-12-27-15-28-51-1.jpg
     
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  11. Dec 27, 2018 at 6:42 PM
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    I'm digging the Longbed, almost bought one..
     
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  12. Dec 27, 2018 at 6:46 PM
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    Yea but now With two kids I wish I had a crew max lol only if they made a long bed crew max haha
     
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  13. Dec 27, 2018 at 6:49 PM
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    Don't worry about the kids ! We raised all three of our sons in a 1989 4runner, then when they turned 18 I took there ass to the recruiting office ! Lol
     
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  14. Dec 27, 2018 at 7:06 PM
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    I put on 5100’s top setting. I shopped around a little online and got mine for around $185. It took me and another guy a little less than two hours to install

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  15. Dec 27, 2018 at 10:29 PM
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    I paid $189.94 for the 5100s, and $85.43 for the alignment. I installed them myself. two hours on the first side and one hour on the other; three hours total.    ​
     
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  16. Dec 28, 2018 at 6:18 AM
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    Where did you find them for that? I can find a set of 4 for less than $397.
     
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  17. Dec 28, 2018 at 6:20 AM
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    I’m assuming he did like me and only installed the front two adjustable shocks, not the back set
     
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  19. Dec 28, 2018 at 6:33 AM
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    No problem. Talked to Darren on the phone about my set up. Very knowledgeable and informative guy to talk to! He set me up!
     
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  21. Dec 28, 2018 at 6:48 AM
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    Hattori STOP SHIMMING COILOVERS!!!!

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    Me.......
    @MJ_19Tundra you can do spacers. They wont harm much since you're looking to the 2-2.5in range. I personally am against spacers because they promote a false sense of hope that you gain performance in overall suspension travel. They're okay for clearing a desired tire/wheel combo but that's it. Something like Pro Comp PN: 65225 is the 2.5 in lift (front) . This in return will cause the front to go higher by about 1/2 - 3/4in taller up front which usually you have to do a block or some type of lift support in the rear ( PN 50126 u-bolts and 95-150b blocks ) to make it level. Or, you can do PN: 65225k which is a 3+1, but now you're crossing the line of technically needing UCA's. Others will say you don't need arms but I can fill you in why you do for the long run. There are tons of options in the 1.75 - 2in range to save you from that. Hit me up and I'll explain more because my fingers are tired now...
     
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  22. Dec 28, 2018 at 6:57 AM
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    Not trying to be negative here, but lots of people using spacers. Also a serious misunderstanding of how they come into play. Preload the coil with a spacer and you effect the ride. Install the spacer on top and you lose travel. If you wanna jump your trucks on the weekends, Buy a 450R instead.
     
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  24. Dec 28, 2018 at 7:23 AM
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    My suggestion, buy at least some 5100's all the way around that way you get "some performance." Take a look at what @lunchbox does on his 5100's
     
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  25. Dec 28, 2018 at 7:36 AM
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    Wish I had met you before I bought my kit :facepalm::rofl: soon....soon....hahaha

    OP--- I bought the rough country leveling kit so and so far I haven't noticed any difference in my ride but if I could do it over in the beginning I would have gone with something else, but that was before I found this lovely group lol
     
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  26. Dec 28, 2018 at 7:52 AM
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    @Kh328 YOU DEFINITELY push the limits of stock suspension on spacers!!:mudding:I've witnessed it 1st hand!
     
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    Yes. Yes I do! :rofl:
     
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  28. Dec 28, 2018 at 6:15 PM
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    Any idea were u found that deal for $185 ??
     
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  29. Dec 29, 2018 at 8:49 AM
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    Thanks man! I ordered mine on eBay back in June. It was just the front two though. Cheapest I see them on there now is like $193
     
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  30. Dec 29, 2018 at 9:42 AM
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    Ok - I’ll take a look on there- thx for reply
     
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