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1st gen with King Coilovers and spindle lift?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by AWilliams, Apr 21, 2021.

  1. Apr 21, 2021 at 8:36 AM
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    AWilliams

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    As it stands I currently have a 2003 1st Gen tundra AC 4x4 with King coilovers, TC uca's, rear 5100, 285/16 tires, and diff drop mod. I'm wanting maybe a couple more inches of lift. I think my king coilovers are putting me at about 2.5" so it's basically leveled. Can I do a spindle lift without causing any major wear problems on the front end like cv boots/ joints, lbj, wheel bearings etc? I like the size tire I have but they look stuffed I want a little bit more clearance between the top of the tire and the top of the fender well..like 2". If I can do this without causing more problems what would be a decent kit to get...thanks
     
  2. Apr 21, 2021 at 8:41 AM
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    If you have cv boots you cannot do a spindle lift(2wd only)
     
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  3. Apr 21, 2021 at 9:42 AM
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    Bummer.... I looked it up and I thought I saw spindles for the 4x4s I could be wrong though. Anything I can do to get another 1.5-2" in the front?
     
  4. Apr 21, 2021 at 12:16 PM
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    There are probably spindles, but they are beefier, not lifting.

    no you cannot go any higher without an RCD drop bracket lift (which wont work with your coilovers properly) anyways
     
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  5. Apr 21, 2021 at 12:40 PM
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    des2mtn Down to seeds and stems again, too

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  6. Apr 21, 2021 at 3:07 PM
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    Ok,. Sorry still learning. So what sort of front suspension shocks springs if I would want to run those brackets getting rid of my Kings?
     
  7. Apr 21, 2021 at 3:24 PM
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    Is more lift gonna make that much of a difference? Are the tires rubbing?
     
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  8. Apr 21, 2021 at 3:28 PM
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    des2mtn Down to seeds and stems again, too

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    I agree, does it make that much of a difference? You'll be sacrificing your ride quality getting rid of the Kings as well. What all do you use the truck for?

    A body lift might be what you want. It won't affect your ground clearance but it will affect your appearance.
     
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  10. Apr 21, 2021 at 6:10 PM
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    Just for looks...it's a 3rd vehicle that hardly gets driven. Don't use it for any work type duty. Pulls my bass boat a few times a year.
     
  11. Apr 21, 2021 at 6:22 PM
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    Body lift would probably suit you best if they make one
     
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  12. Apr 22, 2021 at 9:11 AM
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    des2mtn Down to seeds and stems again, too

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