2.5 Gen CM SR5 4WD - Least worst cheap 2.5 level/lift

Looking for the least worst Cheap level kit for a 2017 crewmax 4x4 SR5 that will work good for occasional slow off-road trails and rough dirt roads. I don't need anything fancy or expensive. I want something that they can align correctly and will work with something around 275 70 18 and factory SR rim.

Main issue that I'm seeing with the cheap level lift kits in the front is not being able to get it aligned right.

 

I'd suggest this kit:
https://exitoffroad.com/product/dobinsons-tundra-2-25-to-3-0-quick-ride-kit-for-2007-2020-4x4-v8/

2.5" front and 1.25" rear with the twin tube struts/shocks. No UCA's required, should have no problem getting it aligned and it will ride better than stock as well.

 

That's $1k I'm trying to be around the 200 to $300 range. I wonder what it is about the spacer lifts in the front and rear that prevents them from doing the alignment correctly

 

Does anyone have 2.5 or 3-in spacers with a good alignment??

 

"Least worst cheap" is that some sort of triple negative connotation?

 

5100s. $400-500 range plus install.

 

Buy once, cry once. I don't think you can even get a new radio that cheap, much less a new suspension. Don't put cheap crap on your truck brother.

 

Ok I can get adjustable front 5100 on Amazon for $260 with mounting hardware. I should be able to put those on myself with a spring compressor. Looks like I need to be on the middle setting to get leveled with the stock rear on a SR5 4x4. Do I need a diff drop for that setup??

 

no

 

Is this a good deal??

 

Pretty good

 

if you have the option of getting the shocks pre assembled, its usually worth the cost in headache, safety and renting a spring compress

 

@FO LO

Looks to be a good deal. Worth it to upgrade the rear for another $200 also as they are way easier to install if you're comfortable installing the fronts. Especially if you're rolling on the stock black turd SR5 shocks like I am (I have 5100s just waiting to install in the summer/fall). Also, if you're keeping your tires to 275/70 r18 you don't need to level. Raise it up 1" (roughly) to keep some rake, that way if you tow or haul your truck isn't riding around like it shit its britches.