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Newbie question about level/lift

Discussion in '3rd Gen Tundras (2022+)' started by Cemented-, Jan 5, 2024.

  1. Jan 5, 2024 at 5:02 PM
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    Cemented-

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    I have a 2024 SR5 Sport which I know comes slightly lowered than other SR5s.
    I want to level my truck and not really sure which route to take.
    I am currently running stock wheels/tires but do plan on eventually getting a new set.

    My first look was at a spacer but I'm not really sure how safe these things are or how they would make the ride quality.
    https://www.roughcountry.com/product/toyota-leveling-lift-kit-88000a

    Second/Third option was a Dobinsons IMS kit set for 2" so I would not need to purchase new UCA's as well. And also RC N3 leveling struts If I were to get these would it achieve what I am looking for? Or would I need to also purchase something for the rear as well?
    https://exitoffroad.com/product/dob...sembled-ims-coilovers-for-toyota-tundra-2022/
    https://www.roughcountry.com/product/tundra-n3-leveling-struts-501148

    I don't really do much off-roading and no towing. I know both kits have a massive price difference as well, just trying to figure out my best option without sacrificing ride quality or safety.
     
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  2. Jan 5, 2024 at 5:53 PM
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    PBNB

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    I did a rc 1.75” spacer up front for now. The ride is the same. Then to get a little rear lift I put a 1” westcott spacer in there.
    Overall the ride is good. Your Sport might be different but an easy way to start is a front spacer lift. Then you can see how you like it and go from there.
     
  3. Jan 5, 2024 at 5:59 PM
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    Nomoredomestics

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    I have a sport as well and was also torn on the best way to level, since they aren't at the same ride height in the front. I ended buying a pair of the trd offroad struts (you should be able to pick up a set of take-offs cheap) and a pair of the cornfed 1" shims (they're actually 1/2" thick. In my mind, I'll get 1/2 to 3/4 back by just changing the struts and another inch from the spacers. I haven't installed it yet but if you're not in a rush, I'll post back when I do and see how it turns out. Seems like the best way to raise the front and still retain the factory ride without spending a thousand bucks. I'm hoping to keep a little rake because I tow quite a bit.
     
  4. Jan 6, 2024 at 4:38 AM
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    Simplest to install. Doesn’t require disassembly of strut tower. Rides like factory
     
  5. Jan 6, 2024 at 6:58 AM
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    VTCrewMax

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  6. Jan 6, 2024 at 7:11 AM
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    TundraRod5

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    Bight the bullet. Do the TRD factory 3 inch lift. Levels it and nets really a 2.8 inch total lift...ISH. Get a set of 35s. Call it a day. That is what I did and absolutely would do it 100 more times. Perfect in every way. Doesnt look too high or lifted. My wife says it all the time it is a perfect and doesnt look like I am compensating for anything...HAHAHA
     
  7. Jan 6, 2024 at 7:15 AM
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    Johnsonman

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    Also consider a Body lift, usually available from .5" to 3". Main pros are because only the body is being lifted, the center of gravity changes far less than a suspension lift. Second benefit is the suspension is not changed, all works as it does now. Of course the more you raise it the more mpgs will be affected. Luck deciding.
     
  8. Jan 6, 2024 at 12:51 PM
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    PanamaRed

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    I didn't level mine. With the factory wheels a 295 70 18 fits with zero rubbing even off road. That's 34.5 x 11.8 sized tire no need to lift IMO..
     
  9. Jan 7, 2024 at 7:32 AM
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    Cemented-

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    Does seem like my best option.

    I'd love to but I don't have ~$6k to drop on that right now, plus I'm also wanting to get a new set of wheels/tires
     
  10. Jan 8, 2024 at 7:48 AM
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    socaldad

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    On my sport I did RC M1 adjustable struts up front and cornfed 1” rear spacers.

    To me, ride quality is still good. Not uncomfortable to family
     
  11. Jan 9, 2024 at 5:53 PM
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  12. Mar 26, 2024 at 10:21 AM
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    pyoung62

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    Have you found a source for a body lift? I’ve searched this forum and found people saying cornfed has one, but if they do, it’s not on their website. I want to just bring my truck up about an inch or so because it looks too low, but I don’t want to tighten up the suspension. I’ll be sticking with OEM 20” wheels and taking the tires up a size. I’d like to take them up more than that, but I’m not going to a E load tire.
     

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