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Shock/Strut and Lift Kit Suggestions

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by evanhmn, Aug 17, 2021.

  1. Aug 17, 2021 at 9:38 PM
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    evanhmn

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    Has anyone(of course they have) gotten new shocks/struts and if so, have they actually given your trucks a smoother ride?
    And also, would it be worth just adding a lift and level kit onto my truck if I’m doing the shocks anyway? Which size lift works the best in your opinion?

    thanks
     
  2. Aug 18, 2021 at 6:09 AM
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    frichco228

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    Look over the 1st gen and suspension forums here, you will find the info you seek.
     
  3. Aug 18, 2021 at 6:34 AM
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    BubbaW

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    Don’t do lifts but these are some the questions that would help….from @Darkness, one of the many suspension gurus around here !

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  4. Aug 20, 2021 at 4:06 AM
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    wick

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  5. Aug 20, 2021 at 4:47 AM
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    toyofan87

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    Lots of threads and posts on this exact question in the suspension part of the forum... Members done that and posted there feedbacks on this subject matter... Good luck..
    My suggestion is find your budget, narrow down your choices, determine what lift kit you want for what wheels, tires combination, then you say better than stock ride?
    Spacer lift won't do that, but a good respectable Coilovers will. Good luck
     
  6. Aug 20, 2021 at 6:04 AM
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    FirstGenVol

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    Depending on what you pick, you should typically see a smoother ride. Lots of variables here though. We'd need more info from you so we can help. As @Darkness recently said, how much is your budget and how quickly can you double it? :)
     

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