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Lift ride quality and reliability

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Johnny___s, Nov 2, 2022.

  1. Nov 2, 2022 at 6:15 PM
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    Johnny___s

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    I just purchased a 2021 Tundra limited.It drives nice, and it has a lift front and rear (looks like maybe 3 inches). Wondering if it was done properly. Is there anything I should look for or consider doing (maybe wheel alignment)? Is 3 inches too much as it may cause premature wear on other components? This is my first truck with a lift. Thanks for any help. It is appreciated.

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  2. Nov 2, 2022 at 6:22 PM
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    Typical spacer lift. Ride quality will be less than par, but still ok. Watch your control arms and hopefully you don't offroad or drive bumpy roads much since it'll put other stuff at risk. Save up a bit and get a little better leveling kit or lift kit. Guessing the previous owner did it to clear larger tires.
     
  3. Nov 2, 2022 at 7:02 PM
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    Thanks for the advice. Can you give me an example of a better product?
     
  4. Nov 2, 2022 at 7:25 PM
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    Fotnot SSEM #69; LRCS#1

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    If just doing leveling kit, things like bilsteins 5100s or 6112s (depending on truck's use and your budget) have been popular and lots of happy users.
     
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  5. Nov 2, 2022 at 9:31 PM
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    So bilsteins all the way around? I like the stance as it is now, but don't like the fact the current setup is stressing other components.
     
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  6. Nov 2, 2022 at 10:02 PM
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    The blocks in back will help speed up the leaf springs wearing down too. Always trade off with mods
     
  7. Nov 27, 2022 at 7:12 AM
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    IMO, if it doesn't ride well, un-lift it. Unless you need ground clearance for some function the truck has to serve, I'd skip all the junk and hassle with a lift and revert to stock. But I am one of those people that only cares about function, so any sort of major expenditure for looks alone, especially if it compromises function (like your lift) is really dumb in my eyes.
     

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