3/1 or 2” Level

I can’t count the hours on this site gathering info. There is a ton of great info.

I believe I will go with a 3/1 lift on my new 18 tundra Platinum. I would like the best set up, not the cheapest. I will probably never do much or any off-road. I will tow a 2-3k trailer very occasionally. My questions is, how much more involved is a 3/1 vs a straight level? I would like to keep the ride & towing the same or similar. Are there a lot more parts, PCs and labor?

 

I went with the readylift 3/1 and have no complaints. I love the look. Just need bigger tires now

 

Ive been on the fence on the same thing,i will go with new coil overs and add a leafs at least,no spacer lift for me

 

I pulled into a tire shop today and saw my same truck with a leveling kit, 33-1/2 Toyo XT tires and Fuel rims. Loved it. I walked in and told them to do the same with mine.

 

Nice! Let’s see pics when done.

 

What kind of leveling kit? Are we talking 6112/5160 or a spacer?

 

If level, when you tow, the back will sag (depending on the tongue weight) and you'll have a Cali lean. Use a WDH on the trailer, Firestone air bags will keep it up, and/or maintain a slight rake with shackles. If you really like the level look all year, get air bags for the occasional tow.

 

I’m getting the 3/1 kit installed along with new wheels and tires on Tuesday!

 

Nice! Post up pics.

 

Here’s mine with 6112/5160 level and 275/70/18 for reference

 

"Best", would be mid to high end suspension lifts.

"Practical" since you don't off-road, 5100 x4, or, 6112 front + 5160 back for light off-roading. The fronts are adjustable in height with either shock, if you go top setting, and/or add Coachbuilder shims to get it around 2.5-3", the back can be raised a bit and levelled with CB or Toytec shackles.

Why spacer lifts aren't great:

 

What’s your offset on your wheels ?

 

Those were Black Rhino +6. I had to do some mods because of rubbing and I didn’t like how much they stuck out. All I saw were rock chips on the sides of the truck and front of my boat and camper.
They got swapped for Fuels in +18 and I was able to replace the plastic I cut up and have zero rub and they still have a great stance. I’ll get a pic of the new wheels up today.
With that being said I liked the BR wheels better and IMO seemed to be a better product.

 

The wheels I’m getting are a +20 offset

 

Depending on tire size you should not have any rub if you at least level.

 

I’m figuring for sure mudflaps will have to come off which I was going to do anyways and maybe the plastic liner will have to be heated up. They are 20’s