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Ugh, I think I went too high in the front.

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tundras (2007-2013)' started by ryanw4x4, May 8, 2020.

  1. May 8, 2020 at 4:49 PM
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    ryanw4x4

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    I just got it back from the shop and I feel like its too high in the front. I went with 5100s on middle setting with 2 coach builder shims on each side with a new set of Ridge Grapplers 275-70-r18. Does it look level to you guys? Maybe i'm just crazy?

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  2. May 8, 2020 at 4:53 PM
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    From the pics, it looks level to me.
     
  3. May 8, 2020 at 5:12 PM
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  4. May 8, 2020 at 5:17 PM
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    Looks fine to me.
     
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  5. May 8, 2020 at 5:18 PM
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    Anything done to the rear?
     
  6. May 8, 2020 at 5:20 PM
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    Thanks guys I put all the money I had in the world, plus a little my wife didn't know about into the level and tires. I was just over thinking it I guess.
     
  7. May 8, 2020 at 5:20 PM
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    Just stock so far.
     
  8. May 8, 2020 at 5:20 PM
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    Personally would want more rake. But it is close to level. You’ll probably be the only one to notice. In 3 months you probably won’t notice as much anymore. Also front coils can settle a little.
     
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  9. May 8, 2020 at 5:21 PM
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    well it looks good to me .. I see above that you spent all you had .. but if you’re truly unhappy down the road can always upgrade rear shackles, which will get some better handling out of it, and get the rear a little higher again if it’s still bothering you
     
  10. May 8, 2020 at 5:23 PM
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    ryanw4x4

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    Shackles are next on my list.
     
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  11. May 8, 2020 at 5:38 PM
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    I see the problem, 275s are to small. Look at all that room you have. I think once you get the 295s you will feel better. :bananadance:
     
  12. May 8, 2020 at 5:43 PM
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    It’s a tad taller in the front. Not obnoxiously so, but it is. When you do the rear shackles you’ll be much happier. Looks good to me though (except those chrome fender things!)
     
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  13. May 8, 2020 at 5:47 PM
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    Agreed. Those chrome flares gotta go.
     
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    Looks great op

    congrats on the new setup
     
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    I would definitely do shackles.
    Your running boards look level, but the body lines say otherwise (lower in the rear). If you see it now, you will ALWAYS see it. Shackles are relatively inexpensive go for CB +2 if total front lift is <2.5". Go CB+3 if total front lift is >2.5"
    Simply put: Your truck has more front wheelwell space than the rear and it's swaying you to see if it as higher in the front, regardless of whether the running boards are level
     
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    Agreed, I'm worried about rust under them so I haven't pulled them yet.
     
  17. May 8, 2020 at 7:43 PM
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    Do the shackles ... easy mod.
     
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    I had a 3/1 level kit on previously and the back started to sag quite a bit. I ended up taking it out and moving to the MCM mid-travel kit w/Deaver U748's in the back. I'm about 3.0" higher in front and 1.25" higher in the back. I like having the rake back, but it's all up to what you want to do. I think your truck looks great the way it does.
     
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  19. May 8, 2020 at 8:49 PM
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    From the side pics, it looks pretty level. But with the big hood these things have, it can look like the front is too high from inside. That being said, I like a bit of rake myself.
     
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    looks level to me, looks good!
     
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    Looks right to me. Nice upgrade
     
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    Looks level to me also. Put a bubble level on the bed rail and see what it says. I would be curious to see a pic of that. Of coarse you need to be on level ground also.
     
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    Looks pretty close to level to me. What are the measurements?
     
  24. May 8, 2020 at 10:02 PM
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    Maybe pull the shims and you’ll like the slight rake
     
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  25. May 8, 2020 at 10:04 PM
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    I don't have the tools, or else I would totally do it.
     
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    its level. however, all the "accents" you have done, throw the eyes off
     
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    Lol you can thank the previous owner for all that chrome. All I did was the mirror caps and Tyger cover. but I agree.
     
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    Looks good to me!
     
  29. May 9, 2020 at 4:04 PM
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    Honestly I’m digging it now. What helped the most was re-adjusting my seats. Sounds kinda dumb but it really helped.
     
  30. May 9, 2020 at 6:03 PM
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    Looks leveled to me
     

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