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Lift kit/Leveling kit

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by KevinSR5, Dec 13, 2016.

  1. Dec 13, 2016 at 3:44 PM
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    KevinSR5

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    Hey guys I just purchased a 2017 Tundra SR5 TRD. I'm wondering if anyone has put a leveling kit or lift kit on this truck yet, if so what did you do.
     
  2. Dec 13, 2016 at 3:51 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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    Look into toyteclifts.com BOSSKIT
     
  3. Dec 13, 2016 at 6:00 PM
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    Thank you
     
  4. Dec 13, 2016 at 6:55 PM
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    All tundras use the same suspension from 07-17. So don't limit yourself to 17 model year. There are tons of lift / leveling kits available for this truck.
     
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  5. Dec 13, 2016 at 6:58 PM
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    I have OME 614 kit (3.5 in front and 1.5 in the rear) and my truck is almost perfectly leveled. Does that make the kit I have a lift kit or a leveling kit? Actually, I call it a suspension upgrade where lifting of the truck is simply a byproduct of the upgrade.
     
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  6. Dec 14, 2016 at 3:53 AM
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    Thanks guys for your help. Now what is a common/great lift kit brand for 07-up tundras
     
  7. Dec 14, 2016 at 4:14 AM
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    3/1 kit toytec
     
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    Also depends on wheels and tires too
     
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  10. Dec 14, 2016 at 5:31 AM
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    Go with toytec BOSS kit
     
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  11. Dec 14, 2016 at 7:53 AM
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    Thanks man I appreciate it
     
  12. Dec 14, 2016 at 7:57 AM
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    I run the BOSS kit as well. They just came out with the resevioir model too.
     
  13. Dec 14, 2016 at 10:24 AM
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    I'm guessing the boss kit is a pretty common lift for Tundras. What size wheels are you running with that lift?
     
  14. Dec 14, 2016 at 10:44 AM
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    I guess I'll be the one to rain on the wheel and tire parade. But you are going to have fitment issues with 33's on 20 inch rims that are 20x12.

    I personally wouldn't run a 20 on 33's, you are creating such a stiff sidewall that you are losing ride quality. But to each his own. If you really want 20's, I would recommend doing some kind of 3" lift with an upper control arm, body mount chop and do 35's on the 20's.
     
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    Not a fan of 20" wheels. More expensive, less aggressive look, less sidewall protection.

    OP: I run 18" wheels on 35" tires
     
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    Check out Bilsteins 6112 Kit as well, I run it on my truck and i love it!
     
  18. Dec 15, 2016 at 3:05 PM
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    I'm just going for height and a clean aggressive look on my truck. Idk if any of you heard of him or follow him on Instagram Durrrrtymax. But he's on one my very close friends and I'm going for a similar look
     
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    So if I go with the leveling kit it will be 3" in the front and 1" in the rear. What size tires can I get without rub if I stay with 18s and go 10 wide instead of 12 wides
     
  20. Dec 18, 2016 at 6:07 AM
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    You could put a hydraulic pump behind rear seat and bounce the front end up and down at the mall....that will make 20s look REALLY cool!!
     
  21. Dec 18, 2016 at 7:02 AM
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    295 70 18 is a very popular size. There are tons of ways to lift / level the truck. Boss, OME, Fox, King, ADS, even Fat Bobs coil overs will lift the front w/o using a spacer on top of your coil. Most people will tell you that the spacer is gonna have a negative effect on your ride and does in fact decrease travel. For the rear, shackles from Toytec, Coachbuilder or Camburg are generally considered superior to blocks for ride quality. You can also change your leaf springs to gain height in the rear. You should read about leaf packs if you opt for this route.
     
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