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How much lift in rear

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by triplej23, Mar 14, 2018.

  1. Mar 14, 2018 at 5:48 PM
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    I have a 2013 and I’m
    going w Fox 2.5 coil overs w total chaos uca in front looking for about 3 in lift. In rear I got fox 2.0 shocks w a pro comp 1 inch block. My question is with this set up does any one know if I will still have some rake. What I’ve seen a lot of 3/1 lifts on tundras is the rear sag while driving. Do not want that. Should I go w a 2in block and will these shocks work with the extra inch. Any info would be appreciated.
     
  2. Mar 14, 2018 at 6:52 PM
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    Welcome. No, I think you'll end up level if your leafs haven't begun to frown. I'd recommend getting rid of the block and adding Toytec shackles at the 1.5" setting.
     
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    I'm new here but what is the difference in the block and the shackles
     
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    A block is literally a block of steel or aluminum placed between the axle and leaf springs to provide lift. A shackle is what connects the frame to the leaf springs, and a longer one lifts the rear end.
     
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    I'm on ToyTec Boss up front and back with ToyTec shackles set to the middle. I'm considering raising it to the top setting as my truck looks like it MIGHT be a little lower in the back. It's so close, it is hard for my eyes to tell. I believe the middle is 1" and the top is 1.5" if memory serves...
     
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  9. Mar 14, 2018 at 7:36 PM
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    can you post a picture of your truck?
     
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    what does that setup cost ?
     
  12. Mar 14, 2018 at 7:42 PM
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    With the UCA's it was close to $2000 for the suspension. Another $2650 or so for the wheels and tires.
     
  13. Mar 14, 2018 at 7:44 PM
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    I like the fact of using shackles but I was just reading that the fact I have TRD dual exhaust I will need to do some modifications to that. Any one dealt with this
     
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    The shackles are pretty inexpensive ~ $125. The block promotes axle wrap from what I read in an article about SUA suspension.
     
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    Yep, the pipes will hit. Great opportunity to dump the exhaust.;)
     
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    Which is precisely what I did. BAM TRD replacement 16x5 system with dual dumps. Sounds pretty stellar!
     
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    Coach builder +3 shackles. Nets about 1.5-1.75” of lift.
    I’m at 3/1.5 lift with my setup.
    12075249-AB4C-4374-A357-B85901EAD253.jpg
     
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    what did you pay ? do they have a 3/2 ?
     
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    tundra.jpg I had the same prob with mine, sat a tad low in the rear, went round and round with the best way to level it. for me it was air bags. its level, rides real nice and helps when I pull the trailer. best all around set up for me, under a 100 bucks for 2,500 lb bags.
     
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    nice looking truck!
     
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    Can’t replace exhaust. Can I just add another 1 in block (not sure if possible) with the fox 2.0 shocks or will that stretch the shock to much
     
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    Do the Coachbuilder Shakles also have conflict with the TRD exhaust? I currently have a 1.25" block in the rear and want to get rid of that, but I like the TRD exhaust. I wanted to get the Toy-Tec since they are local and less than 10 miles from me, but I am not good with pipe modifications and I am on a budget.
     
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    I would not add another 1'' block. get a 2'' if that's the way you go, you can get a shock extender, it screws on to the top of the shock pushes the shock back down an inch or so. but not the best way to go.
     
  24. Mar 14, 2018 at 8:17 PM
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    Yeah I just found a 2in block. I haven’t installed shocks yet so do you know if there is a shock that’s longer without using shock extender
     
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    Not a huge difference in ride. Bit more travel with the shackle.
     
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    Yea don’t do an extender. Check out what is offered here for the rear. Most of not all are extended length made for 1-3” lifts in the rear

    http://toyteclifts.3dcartstores.com/Shocks_c_118.html
     
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