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Leveling options?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by John2016, Jan 17, 2020.

  1. Jan 17, 2020 at 2:10 PM
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    John2016

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    What’s the best way to level my 2016 tundra
     
  2. Jan 17, 2020 at 2:49 PM
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  3. Jan 17, 2020 at 3:37 PM
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    Thank you I am sold
     
  4. Jan 17, 2020 at 4:46 PM
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    What's your budget?
     
  5. Jan 18, 2020 at 4:43 PM
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    Not sure what ever does the best job
     
  6. Jan 18, 2020 at 5:00 PM
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    TXTundra2722

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    Hmmm.... you definitely want to figure out your budget first then, before you start looking. Leveling kits start with a few hundred and can go up to a few thousand. Big difference from the cheap, bottom of the barrel spacer to coilovers
     
  7. Jan 18, 2020 at 5:31 PM
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  9. Jan 18, 2020 at 5:55 PM
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    Yep....pay once, cry once. I have a spacer kit and it's coming out soon.
     
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  10. Jan 18, 2020 at 5:56 PM
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    You would be better off to spend the money on a full coilover up front with shackles or block in rear. I jumped the gun and got spacers, then upgraded to 6112's/5100's. I'm not saying the spacers were bad, but the ride quality is night and day. If you do do a spacer lift, go with a billet aluminum vs mild steel.
     
  12. Jan 18, 2020 at 6:20 PM
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    I cast my vote on doing it right the first time and don’t use spacers

    spacers suck
     
  13. Jan 18, 2020 at 7:22 PM
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    Stick a spacer in there and then call it a Shim ! Lol
     
  14. Jan 20, 2020 at 12:57 PM
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    Is there really a difference between a spacer and a shim?
     
  15. Jan 20, 2020 at 12:59 PM
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    yes, If your worried about what people will think then call it a shim ! LMFAO
     
  16. Jan 20, 2020 at 1:02 PM
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    @jeremyd :) thanks for the clarification. I think you're right. It's all about what people think.
     
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  17. Jan 20, 2020 at 1:03 PM
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    yea bro, I was just trying to inject some humor..The spacer thing usually goes south for alot of people but yet there are thousands in use..
     
  18. Jan 20, 2020 at 1:06 PM
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    I agree with Andy, you might as well upgrade your shock. It might be shot already.
     
  21. Jan 20, 2020 at 2:23 PM
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    All depends on how you use your truck. What is best for someone else may not be the best option for you. Take your time and research.

    I went with a Old Man Emu 612 with toytec adjustable shackles set at 1" for a very slight rake. Don't really notice it. Got about 2.5 inches of lift.

    Right at $1000, well within budget.
     
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    That would be an easy way to retain factory ride (vs. preloading 5100's), but if that thing were to ever shear in half you would be in trouble, too bad more companies don't make solid billet ones in combination with longer studs.
     
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