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Finally leveled my truck

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by Bigkitchens, May 1, 2021.

  1. May 1, 2021 at 7:36 AM
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    Bigkitchens

    Bigkitchens [OP] New Member

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    Front and back trd sway bars, 14 inch magnaflow dual in dual out exhaust, undercover bedcover, rough country 2 inch leveling coilovers and rear shocks, 285/60/20 nitto ridge grapplers, wireless charger, driver grab handle, tech12volt 10 inch sub and enclosure upgrade , and stillen cold air intake .
    I just leveled my 2014 1794 tundra, and couldn't be happier. I bought rough country 2 inch n3 leveling coilovers and n3 rear shocks. The truck measures level on all 4 corners. I bought coach builders spacers thinking i would need them, but don't. After a couple of weeks I upgraded the tires from stock 275/55/20 to ridge grapplers 285/60/20. The only rubbing was on the skid plate. I had to bend the side ears for clearance. I couldn't believe how much better it looks. I can't get a good enough picture to do it justice, but here is what I have.


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  2. May 1, 2021 at 7:49 AM
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    RRR1C0

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    Riding on 275/70R18 Toyo AT3s w/ 1.75” RC leveling kit.
    Change in stance from stock to level gives these trucks a whole new feel :muscleflexing:
     
  3. May 1, 2021 at 7:58 AM
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    Midnite72

    Midnite72 Anything DIRT !!

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    Looks good !

    The more time you spend here the more MONEY goes into truck mods - it’s ADDICTIVE !
     
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  4. May 1, 2021 at 8:17 AM
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    I_Am_Thee_Walrus

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    Very nice
     
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  5. May 1, 2021 at 5:43 PM
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    Bronco Ken

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    Nice upgrade and stance! How does the ride compare to stock?
     
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  6. May 2, 2021 at 9:04 AM
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    Bigkitchens

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    Front and back trd sway bars, 14 inch magnaflow dual in dual out exhaust, undercover bedcover, rough country 2 inch leveling coilovers and rear shocks, 285/60/20 nitto ridge grapplers, wireless charger, driver grab handle, tech12volt 10 inch sub and enclosure upgrade , and stillen cold air intake .
    It's a little stiffer, but the old shocks were wore out.it definitely handles better
     
  7. May 2, 2021 at 9:40 AM
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    Booney

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    Looks good.
     
  8. May 2, 2021 at 12:35 PM
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    TheBlackPearl

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    I want to do this...either with Rough Country or Billstein. Would it be ok to just do the front? Or is it recommended to do the rear as well?
     
  9. May 2, 2021 at 1:42 PM
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    Bigkitchens

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    Front and back trd sway bars, 14 inch magnaflow dual in dual out exhaust, undercover bedcover, rough country 2 inch leveling coilovers and rear shocks, 285/60/20 nitto ridge grapplers, wireless charger, driver grab handle, tech12volt 10 inch sub and enclosure upgrade , and stillen cold air intake .
    I did the rear because I had 80000 miles. It needed shocks any way. I wanted billsteins , but they were back ordered for a couple of months . Plus these came with the coilovers.
     
  10. May 2, 2021 at 2:01 PM
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    TheBlackPearl

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    Gotcha, thanks. I only have about 5k on my truck, I’ll probably just do the front.
     
  11. May 2, 2021 at 2:23 PM
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    BravoDeltaRomeo

    BravoDeltaRomeo Old Man Little Blue Finger

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    I'm at 12k km, but may just do the fronts too

    If I do the fronts only, I can upgrade to a better system than if I do all 4 at once. I'd worry about the rears later and maybe add 1" shackles.
     
  12. May 3, 2021 at 12:27 PM
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    Nowhereman

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    Rough Country shocks, ReTrax cover, Summo springs, black out badging, bed extender, "some other things I can't mention"
    My Tundra is a 2021 SR5 TRD.
    I have 1800 miles on it since December.
    I hated the nose down attitude it had and seeing my covered bed in my rear view mirror all the time.
    I installed a pair of the Rough Country N3s also along with the blue Sumospring with one biscuit off the top to give a slight clearance.
    Results.. A very slight firmer ride which is better and virtually no body roll in sweeping turns.
    Pulling the trailer also is good enough not to feel it back there at all.
     
  13. Sep 7, 2021 at 8:42 AM
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    gossemer75

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    @Bigkitchens @Nowhereman I know it's only been a few months, but how are you guys liking the N3 coilover setups? @Nowhereman does it still feel good pulling your trailer?
     
  14. Sep 7, 2021 at 1:00 PM
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    Shaken_1

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    Looks awesome great choice over the spacers ....i did spacers then a proper lift
     
  15. Sep 7, 2021 at 1:56 PM
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    Harriz801

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    Looks great, love the color of your truck. I wonder how your rough country coils compare in ride quality to other kits out there?
     
  16. Sep 7, 2021 at 4:02 PM
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    Nowhereman

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    Rough Country shocks, ReTrax cover, Summo springs, black out badging, bed extender, "some other things I can't mention"
    They are performing superbly as is the truck.
    Last week had to drive to LA to take wife in for back surgery. She could not fly back as it effects blood clotting.
    Anyway, the large cab was perfect for her to stretch out for the ride back to Monterey, stopping every hour or so to get her to walk with a walker, (doctors orders)
    The suspension was near perfect handling the washboard freeways leaving LA and then the large gusty winds coming back.
    Moving one of my kids stuff to his new house, fully loaded trailer with their (important) stuff and bed full of dresser drawers and crap, I never felt the trailer back there.
    The move was only 7 miles but the truck with the lift shocks up front and the Summos in the back were right on.
    Truck now has 4k on it.
    I'm very happy.
     
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  17. Sep 7, 2021 at 5:08 PM
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    @Nowhereman thank you for the real world feedback.. I see so many mixed reviews about RC products. Kinda like buying a VW, you either get a really good one or really bad not much middle ground... I love my '20 SX but I hate all the wheel hop of the factory suspension.. I'm going to be installing the RAS system this weekend but want to go with new shocks all around as well and the RC coilovers look extremely appealing..
     
  18. Sep 8, 2021 at 9:03 AM
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    cuse93

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    truck looks great! what a difference!
     
  19. Sep 8, 2021 at 10:21 AM
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    snappy924

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    Bilstein shocks, Tembren bump stops,
    That’s the truth$$$$
     
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  20. Sep 9, 2021 at 9:01 PM
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    Ryanstoyota1

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    20210822_152538.jpgthis is my leveling kit and tires. Love the look
     
  21. Sep 10, 2021 at 8:34 AM
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    Nowhereman

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    Looks great!
     
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  22. Oct 14, 2021 at 9:47 PM
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    mgnchakar

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    I’ll be doing the same. Looks awesome
     
  23. Oct 15, 2021 at 12:04 PM
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    GCanuck

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    If I levelled my 2020 TRD Sport, would I have to lose the sway bars?
     
  24. Oct 15, 2021 at 3:03 PM
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    LOOKS AWESOME! I have 1 more year til my 2018 sport is PAID IN FULL . Leveling my truck is the first thing i'm going to do!
     
    Last edited: Oct 15, 2021
  25. Oct 15, 2021 at 3:52 PM
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    timmy2112

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    Did you install yourself? If so, how much time to install?
     
  26. Oct 16, 2021 at 5:43 AM
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    Nowhereman

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    Rough Country shocks, ReTrax cover, Summo springs, black out badging, bed extender, "some other things I can't mention"
    No, those days are over now at 68 lol.
    Took it to my local tire shop that I've known for 30 years and he said give him a few hours and that included alignment, which was needed and Summo installation.
    Sure enough, 2.5 hours later I got a phone call and went over to the shop.
    She looked great leveled and I got to see the alignment before and after.
    Toyota does not do a good job aligning these things. It rides better, handles better and to me, looks better.
    That and installation of the grab handle on driver side, which I did in ten minutes were the best dollars spent on this beast.
     
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