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Rough Country lift kit insight

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by Tundra1997, Jun 21, 2021.

  1. Jun 21, 2021 at 6:53 AM
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    Tundra1997

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    Hey guys, just wondering if anyone else is running this lift kit and if it's worth it. It's the "Rough Country 75030 - 2.5" Suspension Lift Kit with N3 Shocks" its definitely budget friendly. I just want to run 33's comfortably and if I feel like having some fun on some logging roads I don't want to worry about scraping. I will never rock crawl or anything but I do a lot of hunting and camping, will this hold up? Screenshot_20210621-064748_Samsung Internet.jpg
     
  2. Jun 21, 2021 at 7:08 AM
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    Well, on the job site that I was on about a month ago, I talked to one of the HVAC guys next door because he had a tundra, and I asked him what kind of kit he had on. Sure enough, he got the same kit you have there. He mentioned that he’s had the truck for 5 years + with the same setup, but said that he’s been experiencing a lot of suspension related problems.

    I had one of those 2.5 inch lift spacers, and tbh I didn’t like it. I feel like it made my suspension and handling really sloppy and couldn’t handle off roading.

    I recommend new coilovers.
    I have these rancho 2.5 Quicklift coilovers. Very nice.

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  3. Jun 21, 2021 at 10:34 AM
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    Either what @Beefnbread says or the Bilstein 5100 adjustable shock setup although you may want to consider a small diff drop to prolong the life of your CV joints (optional).
     
  4. Jun 21, 2021 at 10:41 AM
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    I have the Rough Country kit on my 2002. It rides nice enough but in the few months I have had it the suspension has settled enough that I get a good amount of rubbing with 285/70/17 tires.
     
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  5. Jun 21, 2021 at 10:43 AM
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    Settling has more to do with your front shocks/coils, tire size than the RC spacers. I think those will rub even before settling. My 285/75/16s did.
    Easy fix (post #25): https://www.tundras.com/threads/tire-rub-trimming.90600/
     
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  6. Jun 21, 2021 at 10:53 AM
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    It isn't a spacer kit. It is the N3 coilovers.

    ETA: and I just noticed he posted the spacer kit so ignore me.
     
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    I agree, you might as well buy a diff drop kit while you’re at it. They are only $30 or less and they will save you a lot of money down the road.
     

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