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2018 Tundra leveling kit

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by TUNDRAFROMTACOMA, Mar 17, 2018.

  1. Mar 17, 2018 at 9:14 PM
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    TUNDRAFROMTACOMA

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    444D0B69-3C4F-44AF-8AAE-B7E7953D74BE.jpg Installed 3/1 low range off road leveling kit today. I was worried about it messing with the TSS but I haven’t had any problems yet and it looks a lot better. New tires will be installed early next week.

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  2. Mar 17, 2018 at 10:00 PM
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    Badass dude. Looks good so far!
     
  3. Mar 18, 2018 at 12:02 AM
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    It does look a lot better IMO. :thumbsup:
     
  4. Mar 18, 2018 at 2:35 AM
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    Looks good,what size and brand tires are you going with
     
  5. Mar 18, 2018 at 5:30 AM
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    Looks better!!
     
  6. Mar 18, 2018 at 5:42 AM
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    I've been toying with the idea of leveling. I can't go too tall, or it won't fit in my garage. Looks great!
     
  7. Mar 18, 2018 at 7:51 AM
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    Looks great, love that cement color too!
     
  8. Mar 18, 2018 at 8:08 AM
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    How do you like that kit? I’m still loving mine!
     
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  9. Mar 18, 2018 at 8:13 AM
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    Looks great - anxious to get your feedback on ride etc
     
  10. Mar 18, 2018 at 9:30 AM
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    Looks good! I went 2/1 with Fox Coilovers and rear spacer with Fox shocks. Got the "please clean sensor" signal on the safety sense yesterday. But it was misting rain.. I hope it was the rain. Bigger tires next!

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  11. Mar 18, 2018 at 9:33 AM
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    Much better!!! Looking like you are about to take initials cause you ain’t got time for names!!!!!
     
  12. Mar 18, 2018 at 9:48 AM
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    Looks great! I’m looking at doing the Toytec/Eibach 3/1 kit.
     
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    Noob question here. Is a "leveling Kit" just for looks or is there a practical reason for these?

    Dan
     
  14. Mar 18, 2018 at 10:35 AM
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    It’s for both the cosmetic appearance and for functionality when venturing off-road(larger suspension kits are more suitable for heavy off-roading).
     
  15. Mar 18, 2018 at 11:33 AM
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    I'm either doing the 3/1 or 3/2 leveling kit or the toytec myself but leaning toward the 3/2
     
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    looks good! any rubbing? what tires you going with ?
     
  17. Mar 23, 2018 at 3:03 PM
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    Sorry for not responding to everyone, I have not had any sensor issue the ride feels same as stock. I just put on 295/70/18 COOPER STT PRO’s today. Had to remove the small mud flap behind the front bumper. I’ll take a better picture when it’s sunny it’s hard to appreciate it in this picture.EE449E91-3B62-4517-9996-A18CE8D54E1D.jpg
     
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    Glad you are happy with it!
     
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    She looks great! No rubbing even when backing up? Didn't realize you could fit 295s on there. Are you running any spacers? thanks a bunch
     
  20. Mar 24, 2018 at 5:03 AM
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    Looking good, love the color.
     
  21. Mar 24, 2018 at 8:26 AM
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    Little bit of rub backing out of my driveway this morning when I cranked the wheel a lot. I’m going to try to heat up the inner wheel well with a heat gun to reshape it. I will post after solve the problem.
     
  22. Mar 24, 2018 at 9:14 AM
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    Looks good! I too had slight problems full crank backing up with 275/60R20s and a 6112/5160 lift level. The front wheel wells have all sorts of unnecessary plastic and clearance reducing junk. I chose to just pull out a screw, push the plastic forward, and reinsert the screw in a new spot. Filled the old hole with some JB weld and voila, no rub. Pretty much same idea as the heat and reshape.

    Rubbing tends to only be full crank backing up and up hill when the front end dips unless you get pretty large tires. Then I imagine you have to do more. Good luck with the fix, it's worth It! I love the look of a leveled Tundra, and that cement color is awesome.
     
  23. Mar 24, 2018 at 4:46 PM
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    No issues with PCS!!!
     
  24. Mar 27, 2018 at 9:31 AM
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    No rub on control arms or frame. I did put
    1 1/2” wheels spacers behind the factory wheels.
     
  25. Mar 27, 2018 at 6:38 PM
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    I will post one tomorrow in the daylight.
     
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    You still running this?! I just got a 3/2 Readylift kit, 1 1/2 spacers and the same exact tires for my 2018 tundra. Virtually the same exact set up. Just not 3/1 kit. so to know if it still runs great with no run and stuff would be awesome. Thanks
     

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