Does one inch really make that much of a difference?

... Okay, without using middle school humor, does one inch really make a difference? I currently have a 2 inch level on my '23 - it's a double cab with a 6 ft bed. I'm considering swapping out the level with a 3 inch lift kit - 3 in the front, 1.5 in the rear. It would only add an additional inch to what I already have up front, and then the 1.5 added to the rear since I currently don't have anything in the rear.

Would it really be worth it, cosmetics wise, for a 1 inch difference? If anyone happens to have comparison pics of 2 inch level swapped to a 3 inch lift, I'd greatly appreciate it. I've seen plenty of stock height vs 3 inch lift, but can't seem to find much comparing this specific switch. I keep thinking that the dimensions of the longer bed would just look better (more balanced?) if the truck sat a little bit higher.

 

Welcome from TN. I don't think an inch would make a difference.

 

Cosmetic wise? If you're doing something that you think is cool, you risk doing something that the other half of the population thinks it makes you look like a dweeb.
I've always been a form follows function guy. If I make a mod to something it's going to make it work better or easier.

 

going from 2 to 3 in lift visually wont be much of a difference. it will only matter if you are trying to fit hardware within the confines or for technical trails that need the clearance (mudding is all i could think of)

otherwise visually it will look awkward unless you fill in the gap lifting another 1 in

did a mild adjustable lift on a 2016 tacoma, went from 1.5 in down to 1 in and overall to us it wasnt worth the hassle, same for the replacement exhaust (the noise drone wasnt worth it)

 

are you planning to add a larger tire to fill the wheel well out ? I did the Eibach 2.5 / 1 kit on my TRD pro .... allows for a 37". Dobinson offer a 6mm spring packer as well if it's not level and you need to bring the rear up.

 

For reference this is my current set up with the 2” level. Pic taken after getting some new wheels. Using 295/70/18 Nitto Ridge Grapplers

 

It is subjective really. To me, a one inch difference wouldn't be worth it. But that's just me.

 

at least the black wheels hides the gap in the wheel well better.

 

Everytime I see the subject line I have to chuckle lol

 

came here for the peepee jokes, and had to scroll way too far down to find it. Do better tundras.com...

 

I might be selling my 3" Readylift that's been on the truck for 450 miles to go bigger

 

On paper it sounds dumb, but I test drove both and the extra inch made a big difference.

 

That truck looks awesome....dont touch it

 

Ok shit,

that’s what she said

 

Depends on how nice the mall is

 

Looks good as is, but 1-2 inch of more lift won't look bad either. These trucks do look good with a decent lift/tires on them. Decisions Decisions.