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Lift kit just for leveling, nothing else!

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by eagleguy, May 6, 2021.

  1. May 6, 2021 at 3:41 PM
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    eagleguy

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    I see so many recommendations for lifts for a 2021 Tundra CrewMax but have a humble question. Keeping as many OEM components in place as possible what is the easiest and best way to just bring up the front end without creating other issues?
     
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    It all depends on what you want to do. It sounds like you just want the look of a leveled truck. In that case, I would recommend just a simple spacer lift. They bolt onto your coilovers and will require an alignment.
     
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  3. May 6, 2021 at 3:56 PM
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    I did the same but, I'm not sold on spacers for personal reasons.
    I popped for a pair of Rough Country N3s / $330 bucks.
    Did the job and I have a level truck with full suspension function.
    Alignment is required even for a two inch level lift.
     
  4. May 6, 2021 at 3:57 PM
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    IMHO, stay away from spacers as they tend to screw suspension geometry. What you want is preload from an adjustable shock such as Bilstein 5100's (these might as well be OEM)
     
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    I agree bilstein 5100 or the 6112
     
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    Bilsteins. These are 6112s at 1.9” in the front.

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    Falcons!!
    Ride so much better than Bilstein.
     
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    Just looked at prices I can see why
     
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    So are we saying that shocks alone will do the trick? Seems like a shock that gives the extra lift to level the front to the rear would be way stiffer and totally change the ride. Am I wrong?
     
  11. May 6, 2021 at 4:39 PM
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    Not necessarily. The Bilstein 5100 is about the same shock as the OEM TRD shocks (Bilstein 4600), except that the perch that the coil sits on is positioned higher on the shock body than the OEM, which is where the lift comes from; not from stiffer shock or spring.
     
  12. May 6, 2021 at 4:41 PM
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    Watching to see the same. Shocks alone just seems like a quick way out.
     
  13. May 6, 2021 at 4:43 PM
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    cool then. I wasn’t seeing the way they work
     
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    Yes and no.
    Bilstein 5100s ride like complete crap
    6112s are decent and include a new spring

    Falcons reuse the factory springs but incorporate a progressive bump stops and zone rate tuning giving an outstanding ride.
    The rears have piggy back reservoir.
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    I have had Bilstein 5100s and Fox 2.0s personally and been in a couple with the 6112s and these Falcons absolutely blow all three of those out of the water.
     
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    :Eibach 2.5" Lift :SPC UCA's :34" Toyo AT3's :10" BA Muffler
    Bilsteins are pretty hard to find right now. I went with Eibach 2.5” stage 1 shocks and coils directly from their website. Looks good to me and rides good.
     
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    Guys, he just wants to level his rig, not run Baha.
    NO NEED FOR MEGA BUCK SHOCKS.
    The Rough Country units feel better than the brand new OEMs on my 2021 rig that were used for a level job.
    just sayin..
     
  17. May 6, 2021 at 4:54 PM
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    What kind of cash we talking for those. Certainly look great
     
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    The easiest way may not be best way for your truck and or ride quality. Do a search for spacer kits and many advise against it.
     
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    Nothing suggested here will run Baja.
    You just missed the group buy saving about $300.
    But they are $1500 for the adjustable tow/haul rears and $1400 for the non adjustable rears.
    https://www.stage3motorsports.com/13-04-21-400-002-07-20-tundra-falcon-sport-2.25-leveling-kit.html

    Yes, they are on the upper end on the price spectrum but there is absolutely reason for it. The quality is top notch and the ride is fantastic.
    I wanted top quality and a great ride but providing me the ability to do moderate off-road trails but had no desire for for any lift over 2.5”
    Like I said I have had the other decent options and they do not come close to these Falcons.
     
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    Part numbers for the front Bilsteins or kit? Just looking to maybe level off the front with the rear. No off roading planned but maybe towing a camper, boat.
     
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    biebs96 my other truck is a big brown truck

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    Any issues with rubbing from lock to lock?
     
  23. May 7, 2021 at 3:48 AM
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    biebs96 my other truck is a big brown truck

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    no. It’s close but no.
     
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    spacers or no?
     
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    1794TX Should be taken in small doses

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    With no spacers and 285's, does it bring the outer edge of the tire flush with the fender, or is it still sucked in a tad? Truck looks really great.
     
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    THIS!
     
  27. May 7, 2021 at 7:50 AM
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    biebs96 my other truck is a big brown truck

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    no spacers are used.
    the tire is flush with the fenders just because of its overall size.
     
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    1794TX Should be taken in small doses

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    Thanks very much.
     
  29. May 7, 2021 at 4:07 PM
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    biebs96 my other truck is a big brown truck

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    rear - looking forward

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    front - looking down and towards the rear

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    1794TX Should be taken in small doses

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    Very nice. Thank you. I like the not-stock, but not-too-aggressive stance having the tire walls flush, and have wanted to keep Toyota wheels (maybe 20" - haven't decided that). This goes a long way to helping me wrap my mind around the end product. Havagoodn.
     
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