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2018 TRD Sport lift options?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Bascott1, Apr 4, 2018.

  1. Apr 4, 2018 at 7:26 PM
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    Bascott1

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    Just got my first tundra. Pretty stoked. Got a 2018 Tundra TRD Sport crew max. Looking to get a lil bit of lift and some more aggressive tires. Don't do serious off roading just mainly forest service roads while hunting out west. Looking for a good setup for light off roading while still being able to pull a trailer with a side by side and some gear on it .Thought about the toytec 3/1 but have heard mixed reviews. And thinking about keeping the stock wheels if possible. (like the stock look just beefier) Any suggestions from more experienced tundra guys?

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  2. Apr 4, 2018 at 7:37 PM
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    @Toytec Lifts sells an Eibach kit that can be set @3”. I’ve heard great things about it.
     
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  5. Apr 4, 2018 at 9:25 PM
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  6. Apr 5, 2018 at 6:39 AM
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    As T-rex stated we do offer a 3'' basic coilover system that will bolt into your Tundra, give the lift you are looking for while keeping a great ride overall!

    You can check out the kit HERE


    Let me know if you have any questions!
     
  7. May 21, 2018 at 8:24 PM
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    What exactly does this mean?

    " For vehicles with the TRD Exhaust, the exhaust will need to be modified to work with shackles. "
     
  8. May 21, 2018 at 9:07 PM
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    Don’t know this for a fact, but I’d think it means you may have to chop the exhaust.
     
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  11. May 22, 2018 at 5:26 AM
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  12. May 22, 2018 at 7:18 AM
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    The way that the exhaust is routed will come in contact with the leaf spring when the shackles are added. We have seen a few people just heat up one of the hangers and bend it down a tad bit to clear the spring.
     
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  13. May 22, 2018 at 11:44 AM
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    Will a 3/1 lift require different UCAs than stock?
     
  14. May 22, 2018 at 11:45 AM
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    Always a good recommendation to insure proper alignment the first time without any issues, but then again we have seen a good amount of people do just fine with the factory UCA's.



    Thanks

    David
     
  15. May 22, 2018 at 2:03 PM
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    Thank you for the response!
     
  16. Sep 8, 2018 at 9:33 PM
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    Just got my first Tundra today. I'm also looking to do a level kit and some tires.

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  17. Sep 10, 2018 at 7:12 PM
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    I also have a new white sport. Wondering what you guys are doing with the rear sway bar if lifting the rear?
     
  18. Sep 10, 2018 at 7:38 PM
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    I’m doing this! @Toytec Lifts eibach kit with shackles set at 1.5”
     
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    Dang... I just realized I don’t even have a pic with the hood skewp yet.
     
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  21. Sep 17, 2018 at 7:32 PM
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    Got the lift, wheels, tires installed. I'm hoping to get some nice pictures when the weather is nice and I get the time.
     
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    I ordered a Tuff Country 4/2 lift from Suspension Connection. It is very similar to the readylift kit. 295/60/20 Nitto Ridge Grappler tires with XD Grenade 20x9 +25 offset wheels. Everything clears really nice and you can go 295/65/20 tires. The only trimming will have to be done at the bottom/front if the inner fender well plastic. It does rub there, but I expected to have to trim something. It actually rides really nice.
     
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    With the 2 inch rear did keep the rear sway bar, get extensions with the lift or just adjust it. Thanks
     
  24. Sep 18, 2018 at 9:12 PM
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    I did keep the rear sway bar. I'm assuming the place who installed it adjusted it. I know the kit did not come with extensions.
     
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    Got the windows tinted today...tint.jpg
     
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    Would this be a leveled or have bit of a rake?
     
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  27. Sep 23, 2018 at 6:06 PM
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    It rides really nice. Almost like stock.
     
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    This has the slightest bit of rake, but that’s because everything I read said the sensors and stuff could have problems if you went completely level.

    These shackles are set at 1.5”. You can set the shackles at 1” if you would like to be a little more level. I would rather have a slight rake versus any sort of bro lean.
     
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    Nice! Got my kit on the way.
     
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