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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Thee_Oddball, Mar 15, 2018.

  1. Mar 15, 2018 at 6:17 AM
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    Thee_Oddball

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    Thee_Oddball [OP] New Member

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    Tuesday I went to buy a brand new RAM 1500 but came home with a 2013 Tundra instead, So far I love the truck but have 2 complaints.
    A. I am 6,3.5 330LBs, I have to lean right and look under the roof to see stop lights :( this is not a Toyota problem per say but a problem with all pickups except ford.

    B. I have to duck my head when getting into the truck due to the low roof design (see A.)

    Right now I am looking into lift/leveling kits https://www.roughcountry.com/toyota-suspension-lift-kit-872c.html?

    I am also looking into custom interior kits.
    https://www.dashkitspecialties.com/exterior-kits-door-pillars.html

    and of course custom Rims.
    https://www.carid.com/worx-wheels/801v-triad-bright-chrome-11985146.html

    Right now I may have a problem with the engine, When starting the truck after sitting over night in below freezing temps I get a light taping noise from the engine that goes away in about 3 minutes. I will of course search this forum for answers as i have already heard of the dreaded cam tower leak which I hope is something I never have to deal with.
     
    Thee_Oddball, Mar 15, 2018
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  2. Mar 15, 2018 at 6:21 AM
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  3. Mar 15, 2018 at 6:22 AM
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  5. Mar 15, 2018 at 6:49 AM
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    Welcome from CO. I’m 5’7” so I cannot relate. It’s one of the very few advantages of my height.

    Do yourself a favor and stay away from Rough Country. If you want a simple level kit, don’t want to crank it any higher, or take it on any moderate trails look at the in-coil spacer kit for around the same price from @ToyTec Lifts. It’s a safer option.
     
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  6. Mar 15, 2018 at 7:00 AM
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  7. Mar 15, 2018 at 7:02 AM
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  8. Mar 15, 2018 at 7:17 AM
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    Thee_Oddball

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    thnx for the response, first thing I want to do is level the truck and after that maybe a 2 inch lift for starters.
     
    Thee_Oddball, Mar 15, 2018
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  9. Mar 15, 2018 at 7:22 AM
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    Welcome from CO.
    Get a sunroof and stick your head thru it; problem solved :rofl:
     
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  11. Mar 15, 2018 at 7:27 AM
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    I would go with an adjustable setup then like BOSS, or Radflo. Eibach is also a good setup if you want around 3” of lift (Non-adjustable)
     
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  12. Mar 15, 2018 at 7:51 AM
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    Law323 it’s only weird if you make it weird

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    welcome from TN!

    I can attest to staying away from spacer lifts. Maybe try bilsteins with the adjustable clips. They're not as expensive as most coilovers and not that much more than a spacer lift.
     
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  13. Mar 15, 2018 at 7:56 AM
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    Welcome Eric.
     
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  16. Mar 15, 2018 at 9:06 AM
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  18. Mar 15, 2018 at 2:30 PM
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  22. Mar 16, 2018 at 6:57 AM
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    hmmmm are my rims stock?

    thnx for the input guys, I am getting more and more confused as I shop around for liftkits, time to watch some how-to's so I know what i am getting into :):)
     
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