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Light lift options?

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by JasonWYJ0551, Mar 10, 2019.

  1. Mar 10, 2019 at 1:33 AM
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    JasonWYJ0551

    JasonWYJ0551 [OP] Not ur average Asian ;)

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    Hi everyone. I just got my very first truck this week: a new 2019 tundra crewmax 4x4 trd sport. So excited!!! I'm in California but moving to Quebec next year so I need a truck for winter. Love this beautiful truck so much!!! And I'm so happy to find this awesome forum!
    So now I'm really confused about the lifting options since I know completely nothing about trucks until 2 weeks ago. Here's the deal: I'm happy with the rear set in factory height, but I want to give the front a lift around 1.5". I just use the truck for winter snow days (really heavy snow) and a little offroad when I have time for fun, so I definitely want a smooth ride instead of a stiff and hard one. I did some research from this forum, and here are the information I gathered. Please kindly correct me if I'm wrong about any of them:
    - Spacer lifts are bad ideas
    - For rear, shackles are better than blocks, but they need more attentions to be taken care of
    - Lifts under 2" don't require a diff drop, since it might ruin the diff
    - With such light lift, an upgraded UCA is not required
    That been said, here comes my question: what's my best choice among these:
    - Toytec Boss complete setup (Probably 1.5-2" front and 1" shackle rear)
    - Bilstein 6112/5160 setup w/ 1.9' front and 1" shackle rear
    - OR only do the front lift with Toytec or Bilstein
    If I do the complete front&rear lift, is it hard to maintain the shackle in good condition? I know absolutely nothing about doing mechanic stuffs on my own.
    Looking forward for all your replies, and I hope I can have this truck for a long time.
    Didn't get a lot of pictures yet since I'm so hyped driving it all day long lol. Took a picture while taking the car from dealership:
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  2. Mar 10, 2019 at 1:51 AM
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    JasonWYJ0551

    JasonWYJ0551 [OP] Not ur average Asian ;)

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    Thanks for the welcome!
    Yep I really like the truck to be leveled, but I also realized the TSS issue as you mentioned. Anyway a lift around 1.5" is my target and I can also fit some beefy wheels and tires lol.
    Since you have the bilstein setup, is the ride quality stiffer or smoother than OEM? Also if I have the 5160 for the rear, can I fit it without any block/shackle lift in the rear if the 6112 front is set @ 1.3"?
     
  3. Mar 10, 2019 at 3:12 AM
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    JasonWYJ0551

    JasonWYJ0551 [OP] Not ur average Asian ;)

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    I believe the Toytec BOSS kit requires a rear block/aal/shackle and a diff drop. So it seems like 6112/5160 is my best choice if I don't want lift the rear.:thumbsup:
    And btw, do I need an adjustable UCA for 6112 set @ 1.3"?
     
  4. Mar 10, 2019 at 3:16 AM
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    JasonWYJ0551

    JasonWYJ0551 [OP] Not ur average Asian ;)

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    Gotcha! Thanks a lot for your reply! Really solved my problem :bowdown:
     
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  5. Mar 10, 2019 at 3:19 AM
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    JasonWYJ0551 [OP] Not ur average Asian ;)

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    It's been rainy for 2 months here in SoCal. Gotta take her for a wash and take some good pics when the rain is all over!
     
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  6. Mar 10, 2019 at 4:05 AM
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    I'd say for what you're looking for can't go wrong with the 6112s. If you were doing more offroading and such go with the boss kit. The 6112s have bigger bodies too. Beefier
     
  7. Mar 10, 2019 at 4:39 AM
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    Will do! Gonna get the new suspension set really soon.
     
  8. Mar 10, 2019 at 4:43 AM
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  10. Mar 10, 2019 at 12:18 PM
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  11. Mar 11, 2019 at 1:08 AM
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    Thanks for all the welcome guys! Really appreciate it!
     
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