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Front end leveling kit

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Farmallbn, May 25, 2019.

  1. May 25, 2019 at 6:43 PM
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    Farmallbn

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    Hey guys, I know the question has been asked numerous times, but please help me again on this issue. So I love my tundra to no end. But as I see in here there are numerous ways to level out the front end. I just really want something that will do the job without breaking the bank. 2 kids and a mortgage will do that. Lol can someone give me the name and parts I would get to level it out and not break the bank. I wasnt sure if I could just do a spacer and call it good, or do I need to get different shocks and go from there. The only thing that worries me, is i will be pulling a 9000 lb camper with it as well. I was wondering if i could get it done with a couple hundred bucks and still be ok. Please let me know. The truck is awesome, but would love for it to sit up in front. I can do the work, but as i have saw and read there is so many options, i am just unsure of what to get.
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  2. May 25, 2019 at 6:45 PM
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  3. May 25, 2019 at 6:49 PM
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    Thanks. Anything particular I should look at. Or stay away from..
     
  4. May 25, 2019 at 7:44 PM
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    It all depends how you use the truck. If you don’t plan on off roading then a spacer kit is fine. However if you do plan off roading a little then you may want to try the Billstein 5100 shocks...but @Toytec Lifts will definitely provide you the lift you need at a very reasonable price. They will not try to sell you something you don’t need.
     
  5. May 25, 2019 at 7:47 PM
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    For about $800 I would just go with the Bilstien 6100 coilovers set at 1.9" and call it good. No spacers on my truck. Here is what I tow. 5000 lbs

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  6. May 25, 2019 at 7:51 PM
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    That’s my setup. Towing 7500 pounds.
     
  7. May 25, 2019 at 8:10 PM
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    Did you guys have to go get it aligned after you did everything? I am just curious.
     
  8. May 25, 2019 at 8:43 PM
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    Yes
     
  9. May 25, 2019 at 8:55 PM
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    Yes.
     
  10. May 26, 2019 at 3:44 AM
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    I put on Bilstein 5100s on my 2018 CM, had them set at the middle setting. Perfect if you are not doing anything to the rear right now. I still have 1/2" rake. Had them check my alignment, it was nearly perfect. Have had them for about a year and everything has been great. I think I paid right around $200 for the shocks and $200 for the install.

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  12. May 26, 2019 at 4:24 AM
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    So do the 5100s use the existing spring? I know the 6100s come w it...
     
  13. May 26, 2019 at 4:28 AM
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    yes, existing spring.
     
  14. May 26, 2019 at 4:37 AM
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    So where did you get the 5100's . I think that's where I need to go, there really has not been many guys saying to get the spacers. I was shocked.
     
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    Amazon.

    I just checked and they are around $250 now, but still not bad for a decent adjustable shock. Any of the vendors on here are also a good place to buy from. I've used ToyTec in the past with good results.
     
  16. May 26, 2019 at 10:35 AM
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    Thanks to everyone that chimed in. I think my best bet is to call toytec.
     
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    I did. Toe was a little off. Heck may have been that way before coilover install.
     
  18. May 26, 2019 at 7:15 PM
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  19. Jun 18, 2019 at 7:06 AM
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    Does changing your suspension affect your warranty?
     
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  20. Jun 18, 2019 at 7:22 AM
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    It may. My dealer said if they can trace the defective part being caused by the change in suspension (ball joints etc) Toyota won’t honour the replacement.
     

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