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BDS 7" or RL 8"?

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by attitude15, May 15, 2020.

  1. May 15, 2020 at 7:55 AM
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    attitude15

    attitude15 [OP] New Member

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    Colton
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    Cookie cutter..lift, wheels, tires
    Will be needing new tires next month so going from stock to 37's (company paying so why not). I've talked to a few tundra vendors in my area, Dallas, about the above mentioned brands and I've got an equal response of "RL has shit crossmembers and knuckles, BDS all the way!" and "Readylift is the best on the market". Any input on which brand to go to? TIA!

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  2. May 15, 2020 at 8:26 AM
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    GT87

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    I'm in the same exact boat. I've narrowed it down to these 2 kits as well. Pretty much everything I've heard is that the 7" BDS kit has a lot of problems with alignment and tire wear issues. I've done some research and it looks to be a reoccurring issue. On other truck brands I've heard BDS is the way to go but for whatever reason the 7" kit on the Tundra has issues. That being said I'm 99% set on going with the ReadyLIFT 8" kit w/rear Bilstein shocks.
     
  3. May 15, 2020 at 8:26 AM
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    Johnders2586

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    Toytec Performance Aluma 3" Lift- Toytec rear shackle, Fuel Vector Wheels, Toyo Open Country C/T 295/70/18 Tires
    Full disclosure I have no personal experience. However based on alot of research I've done for my own set up before I purchased. It would seem to me that BDS has the highest regaurd for the lift height your going for.. RL is that ready lift? If so, I've used their products over the years an felt they where decent.. If money was no object an I wanted a 6+ lift. I'd be doing full BDS 7" w the FOX coilovers ECT ...
     
  4. May 15, 2020 at 9:26 AM
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    vegas4x4

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    Pro comp 7” has been solid for me. Beefy knuckles and no issues with alignment. I do wish i had the extra height offered from the ReadyLift though
     
  5. May 15, 2020 at 9:35 AM
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    Spvrtan

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