‘14 Tundra SR Lift Kit?

Howdy! Just got my first Tundra and am stoked. I went from a 2 Dr coupe to this and was thinking about lifting it. Now before you say anything, I know it is just a base model SR, and yes it is 2wd, and yes it’s only the 4.0 V6. But whatever, I got a steal on the truck with low mileage! So let’s lift it up. Pretty new to truck lifting scene. I’ve been doing some research and been thinking about going with the Rough Country 4.5 or 6” lift kit. For tires i don’t want to go to knoby, won’t be doing to much offroad(it’s a 2wd remember lol) so was thinking of a hybrid type. Maybe 33’s for the 4.5 and 35’s with the 6 inch? Was debating as well a 20x10 or 20x9?

Would love to see some of your builds(please include set up details) and hear your thoughts!

Other future add ons-fog light kit, different running boards, spider headlights?

 

Hiya and welcome from SoCalif!!!

 

Welcome to the party!!

This is 35s on a 2.5 inch lift in the front. Just make sure you know what you are doing when you buy tires.

 

Welcome from Ohio.

 

What axle is in the 4.0 v6 trucks? 8.0 or 9.5?

Either way there are 4.88 gear options that will make those tires spin no problem!


Also, forget about rough country for a 2wd.

Get cst lift spindles 3.5 inches. And if thats not enough, you can add any coilover you want to add 2.5 more inches.

Spindle lift is the best and most economical way to lift a 2wd.

 

Imo I would go with 33s and the 4.5 on your truck if you may pull heavy stuff in the future if not do it up . go 6" I have the 6" rc lift on my truck. And bfg AT is a great tire .welcome from IN

 

Welcome from South Carolina

 

Welcome from SC 6 inch lift RC

 

So if I stay less than 4.5 i won’t need to re-gear?

 

Welcome from Texas

 

I’m SC too! Charleston!

 

I have 6 inch and 35. Didn’t regear

 

From SC! Too Charleston!

 

I think the OP is not running a 5.7 .

 

Spartanburg for me

 

Nice truck! Did you install the RC kit yourself? Wondering if it’s a job that can be done over the weekend?

 

No

nope def not, got the wimpy 4.0 V6

 

Yea I forgot I don’t think he has a 5.7

 

So excuse my ignorance, but like i said I’m new to the truck scene haha. So what exactly does that mean? What will i need to change/buy?

 

Shouldn't be to pricey on a 2wd at least right ? One of the reasons I'm going to stay the tire size im at because it alot to re gear a 4x4

 

So i just looked up the CST spindle for my truck and its roughly the same price as RC 4.5-6” lift:
https://cstsuspension.com/cst-tundra-2wd/24-lift-spindles-2007-2014-tundra-2wd.html

https://www.roughcountry.com/toyota-suspension-lift-kit-774s.html

 

Nice set up man!
What do you mean just make sure you know what your doing when buying tires? Lol like tire sizes?

 

I think that is what he is saying wheels and tires matter alot with what you can get away with without cutting on your truck.

 

Thanks, and Yes tire sizes. If thats what 35s look like on 2.5 inch lift be ready for what they look like on 6 inch lift. Hell on 4.5 inches 35s should be a minimum

 

On my 6 inch with 0 offset had to trim front inter fender. A before and after pic

 

There are cheaper spindles maxxtrax i believe is the company. But cst quality is through the roof. You will be able to take them off and sell them if you ever got a new truck.

But comparing a spindle lift to that particular rc lift for example. It’s 1 inch less, but shock spacers are junk. That rc lift is using the stock shock with a 4.5 inch block on top. Couldn’t pay me to run that. People with drop bracket lifts need to buy full height coilovers.

cst advantage, you maintain stock a arm geometry and mounting. Stock steering geometry, can even use stock shock, or like mentioned get a coilover for more lift

Gears will make your truck feel like it does now. 35 inch tires will feel sluggish with v6 and stock gears. He has a 9.5 rear, which has 4.10 gears at best, maybe 3.9?

 

Ahhhh! That makes a lot of sense! Thanks for the explanation!

 

You may take a look again at rough country idk why alot of people dont like their lift kits .I have had mine on 2 yrs and they do have 6" lifted struts with their kits now. Not only that they also have a big dif. Drop kit now as well to get the cv axles back to a good angle .

I guess all im saying is that they are not as bad of lift kits as everyone makes t