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Need to know what size leveling kit I need

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by BMAN, Dec 26, 2016.

  1. Dec 26, 2016 at 6:41 PM
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    BMAN

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    I've seen anywhere front 2 to 3 inch leveling kits I just want the front to be even with the rear just by raising the front.
     
  2. Dec 26, 2016 at 7:43 PM
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    If you are going to leave the rear end alone, 2 inches will do the trick for most Tundras.
     
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    Ok thank you for replying
     
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    You can upgrade your front shocks with Bilstein 5100 on the top setting and it'll come out pretty level. It's affordable and an improvement IMHO.
     
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    Wouldn't you just need a leveling kit? I want to do the same thing with my 2008 SR5 4x4 8ft bed
     
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    What is a leveling kit? A spacer on top of your shock/strut is the most common. This decreases the suspensions downward travel and costs a little bit less than 5100s. You've got an '08. How are your shocks? Are they the black ones? The 5100s are a little longer shock and little higher quality than the stock, black shocks (and the yellow TRD in my opinion). You get the height you want, you improve your ride and install price should be very similar. It's just my opinion that a spacer is a downgrade. There are a lot of people running 'em though. Here's a good thread: www.tundras.com/search/230418/?q=bent+bilstein&t=post&o=date
     
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  7. Dec 27, 2016 at 9:08 AM
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    Spacer lifts limit up travel. And over extend your down travel

    Coilovers adjustable struts and spring lifts limit down travel.

    stiffness of the ride and such won't be compromised based on a spacer or new strut the only the thing that drastically changes that is your spring rate.

    I'd go with 5100s they will keep factory up travel and prevent over extension

    If you go the cheaper route and get a spacer get some extended bump stops as well
     
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    For reference, this is a picture of mine. I have the Bilstein 6112/5160 combo with the fronts set at 1.9". It is perfectly level. I parked it next to a TRD Pro a little while ago and the stance was absolutely identical.
    IMG_1134.jpg
     
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