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differential drop necessary for leveling kit

Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by big rig, Jul 31, 2015.

  1. Jul 31, 2015 at 2:29 AM
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    big rig

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    Debating between a 3/2 leveling kit or just a 2" Front lift. The 3/2 kits come with a differential drop piece. While the 2" doesnt. Does anyone know if doing a 2" Front leveling lift needs a differential drop installation. I know these types of lifts affect cv angles on 4x4s but is it necessary being that my rig is 2WD.
     
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  2. Jul 31, 2015 at 6:15 AM
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    If your truck is 2WD, you have no front differential to drop....
     
  3. Jul 31, 2015 at 6:50 AM
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    I simple google search is your friend.
    You can find multiple postings on this topic, by searching "Tundra Differential Drop" Many of them come from right here :) Mdavis is correct. Differential drops are suppose to help relieve the stress, from additional CV angle on the front drive line. You have none.

    Here were was the first page of my search
    Do I need a Diff Drop Kit - Page 2 - TundraTalk.net - Toyota ...
    www.tundratalk.net › ... › Tundra Discussion › Tundra Suspension Talk
    Mar 8, 2012 - 5 posts - ‎2 authors
    Found the thread on TS - here is what I did. The first is the Revtek kit and I just bought parts at my local hardware store. Doesn't seem too hard ...
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    Our Differential Drop Kit is highly recommended for 4WD model trucks with independent front suspension. This kit will lower your front differential and reduce the ...

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    Jun 22, 2011 - 10 posts - ‎4 authors
    I recently had a 3/1.5 leveling kit installed in my 2008 5.7 L Double cab ... How many of you guys are running diff drop with you leveling kits? 15 posts
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  4. Jul 31, 2015 at 7:06 AM
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    I'm thinking about getting the Zone diff drop kit or maybe going to ACE and see what I can dig up. Not much to it. I have the 3" spacer lift and as far as I can see there is no diff drop. (Was already on my truck when I got it) May not be necessary but should do it anyways to restore CV position as close to factory as possible.
     
  5. Jul 31, 2015 at 7:07 AM
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    Thinking the same thing. No need for 2WD. Nothing to drop.
     

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