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Can I pull my levelling kit off with 305/60R18s?

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by efo, Oct 16, 2018.

  1. Oct 16, 2018 at 6:07 PM
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    I just bought my 2016 Tundra last week and the previous owner has a 2.5 inch level in the front with 1 inch block in the back. In my opinion the truck looks decent but a little strange and unfinished how it sits.

    It has brand new 305/60R18’s on stock TRD rims on it and was wondering if anyone knew if I’d be having major rubbing issues if I pull the levelling kit off? I don’t like how the truck sits right now, it has a slight “squat” where the back end seems to sit lower than the front. If there is rubbing could it be solved with aftermarket offset rims or 1.25” spacers? It’s got fender flares on it and I’ll either be pulling them off or widening the stance so it doesn’t look so narrow at the wheels.

    I know that I could throw a bigger block in the back to fix the back end squat but honestly I’d rather get a slight mpg bump from going back to stock than the added height but I’d rather not order new tires and resell a set with 200 miles on them at a big discount.

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  2. Oct 16, 2018 at 7:05 PM
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    Whhy go backwards? get some 33's an new rims with an offset to bring you right to the edge of the fender flares.
     
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    I would but I’m not looking to drop another 3-4K on a set of tires and rims plus lifting the back end. It’s going to see a lot of gravel roads so I’d cringe throwing nice new wheels on it and destroying them.
     
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    I ran 305 60's for a while with a leveling kit. Should work fine. I sold mine to a buddy and he runs the exact same setup you have. I would however advise going for shackles instead of blocks in the rear if your gonna be beating around alot on gravel roads. Just a safer, more long term option.
     
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    Height wise, I think you will be fine without the leveling kit.
     
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    I'm surprised you aren't hitting your UCA's with that width on stock wheels. I would personally just get some wheel spacers and call it a day.
     
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    It is extremely close. I noticed that when I was looking the truck over before buying it. Honestly there’s maybe a quarter inch between rubber and UCA. That’s another reason I’m not a huge fan of how it sits. Thanks for the input guys, I may try some 1.5” spacers, pull the blocks off the back and levelling kit out of the front. Worst case scenario I put it back in.

    Who makes shackles for the back instead of blocks in case I’m putting it back in?
     
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    There’s a picture of the clearance. 305/60r18 with stock rims, levelled and no spacers

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    She’s back down to stock height, decided to pull the front 2.5 inch level and rear 1 inch block out. Also took the front flaps off and there’s zero rubbing with the 305’s. Added 1.25” spacers this afternoon and that brought the tires out nicely

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    Did you have to take the front flaps off due to rubbing or another reason?
     
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    You could always remove the block in the back and the spacer lift up front and swap it out with Bilstein 5100's on the middle setting. Will get you down closer to stock and keep some rake so it doesn't look nose high. It will also provide you with enough lift up front to run those 305's without rubbing.
     
  12. Jan 15, 2019 at 6:51 AM
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    I'm assuming you have running without that leveling kit, at least in reverse at full lock?

    MCM offers shackles that are great and add a tiny bit of height in back. Better than that block for gravel roads and whatnot.
     
  13. Jan 15, 2019 at 10:50 AM
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    I had pulled the front flaps off because it just barely rubbed at full lock and I like the way it looks without them better. Tried forward, reverse, 4 wheel drive lock to lock, zero issues or rubbing with the 305’s. I drive a lot of gravel and the flares with the 1.25” spacers work great.

    The 5100’s might be in my future plans, my current shocks are holding up great but they get beat all to hell so I’m wondering how long they’ll last. This truck handles washboard gravel roads better than anything I’ve owned, doubt I’ll buy a different brand again after owning this.
     

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