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Installed a Low Range Off Road 3-1 leveling kit

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by FirstTruck, Dec 23, 2020.

  1. Dec 23, 2020 at 10:06 AM
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    FirstTruck

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    Hello members. The following few paragraphs are based on my own experience and research. Some of you might be completely against what I did but at the moment it works for me. On the other side this might work for the other 50% of the Tundra owners. Lets start...

    A couple of months ago I decided to lift the queen. Nothing like a lady on high heels, correct? My first move was to buy some wheels. After an extensive research I went with the Fuel Avenger DDT 20” with +1 offset. They look really nice. Im waiting for a break to buy the Nitto tires. To prepare for the new tires, I decided to invest in a lift kit. Im not the guy that wants to use a ladder to jump into the truck, and I completely understand the guys that go this route. I was just looking for that 2-3” lift. I started with the whole 9 yards; new king or Fox shocks all around. Asking for advise, I found out that a leveling kit was going to be enough for what I wanted. I do not offroad at all. So I decided to learn more about this kits and learn from real users.

    Basically there are two types of leveling kits. The first kind is the one that uses the spacer between the coil and the head. The second one is the spacer installed on top of the head. Most of the people that I talked to recommended the spacer on top of the coilover head, in other word outside the coilover which makes more sense. Now the question was to choose between steel with welded parts or solid aluminum. Again, this was a 50/50. Saw on youtube a video of the Rough country leveling kit and it was the worst kit ever. The guy talked so bad about this kit that I got scared. I decided to learn more about the solid aluminum kits. I started searching for products that will suite my needs. There are several kits out there but I could find a flaw on each one. Looking for options I came across the brand Low Range Offroad. After an extensive research I decide to get one. Let me tell you guys that the kit is very well done and very complete. Not to mention that the packaging is excellent.

    Now comes the installation. They have a very good video on youtube that explains each step, so I decided to install it myself on my driveway with basic tools, which I regret. At least I should have gotten a hydraulic jack and a good impact gun either electric orpneumatic. At first everything is really easy until you have to loosen the alignment cams. Once you are over this cams its really easy. The fitment of all the parts, nuts and washersis very close to perfect. The installation was time consuming for me again just because of the tools that I was using and not because the leveling kit by itself. Also, I went a little OCDand starting washing, cleaning and even ceramic coating some parts. I had some issues with the alignment cams. They need to be torqued to 220 ft lbs. Thats a lot when youare trying to do it from under the truck. I think that was the worst part of it. People told me that the truck will get stiffer.....100% WRONG, at least not on mine. I do not feel any change.

    Members, I just wanted to let everyone considering a leveling kit to take a look at this kit. You wont regret it. Its not the cheapest but its a very good option.

    A side note: One thing that I noticed was the amount of superficial rust all over the undercarriage; bolts, nuts, washer and the belly pan welding points. Its unbelievable!!!.

    Again Im not trying to open a discussion with this. I just want to share my experience and my research.

    Thank you all.

    ***I DO NOT HAVE ANY AFFILIATION WHATSOEVER TO THIS PRODUCT OR COMPANY***

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  2. Oct 1, 2021 at 7:32 PM
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    Do you have a link to this leveling Kit, is it 3/1?
     
  3. Oct 2, 2021 at 6:46 AM
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  4. Oct 2, 2021 at 7:01 AM
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    Looks good, well done
     
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  5. Oct 2, 2021 at 7:28 AM
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    Looks nice! You need some beefy tires soon!
     
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  6. Oct 2, 2021 at 2:56 PM
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    Thanks…Tires? Done…..

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  7. Jan 26, 2022 at 8:07 PM
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    How is the lift holding up? Could you run Billstien 5100's with this kit?
     
  8. Jan 26, 2022 at 8:16 PM
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    no, 5100’s have lift built into them
     
  9. Jan 26, 2022 at 8:31 PM
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    what’s the advantage with this lift kit vs the 5100’s? then? longevity? ride quality?
     
  10. Jan 26, 2022 at 8:36 PM
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    Advantage is affordability.

    Ride quality will be better with 5100's.
     
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    Would 5100’s all around give me the same lift. I do not off-road. I just want a quality ride and some 33’s on 20x9
     
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    5100s only lift the front
     
  13. Feb 1, 2022 at 8:45 AM
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    5100's have three adjustable setting that lift the front only. Your options are .87″, 1.57″, or 2.28″ of lift. You can add 5100's to the rear for a better ride but they would not provide any additional lift to the rear. So to answer your question, no 5100's would not give you the same lift as this 3/1 Low Range kit.
     
  14. Feb 1, 2022 at 1:49 PM
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    Looks great!

    what’s the beef-iest tires can you run with this leveling kit?
     
  15. Feb 1, 2022 at 1:53 PM
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    I have a similar 3/1 kit and I run a 295/60r20 tire. Just had to remove the mudflaps and push the front plastic bumper liner forward a little bit.
     
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  16. Feb 1, 2022 at 2:30 PM
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    Awesome! Thank you for the info.
     
  17. Feb 2, 2022 at 5:07 AM
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    I also have 0 offset wheels which plays a big part in fitment as well. Probably would have fit a little better if I went with a +18 or +25 offset wheel.
     
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