Spacer top of the Shock

So the previous owner of my tundra put a spacer on top of the shock. Learning how to mod as I go but if thats there.. would I still need a leveling kit? Also spacer vs leveling kit, which is better?

 

Generally the spacer is a leveling kit. The other option is adjustable or lifted struts. The spacer is fine, but will make for a stiffer ride, generally speaking.

 

Thank you, aiming to put wider tires on and hoping to avoid any rubbing issues.

 

This is the link for wheels and tires with leveling kits/lifts. Should be helpful.

https://www.tundras.com/threads/off...-setups-pics-and-info.95/page-79#post-2174891

 

Did the previous owner also put a spacer under the bumpstop?

 

That I’m not sure of will have to check.

 

Thank you for this, will take a look.

 

Also trying to avoid lifting otherwise it wont fit in my garage. Live in a condo so there no driveway just garage alleyways.

 

I believe this is the spacer, anyone know how much of lift this is just by looking at?

 

Looks like a 3 inch spacer lift. Not a fan, look up the risks of them, they ruin your ride since you have to extend the bumpstop a lot

 

I understand that this is also a different type of way to level out but is a actual leveling kit better?

 

A spacer kit and a leveling kit are the same thing. The only difference is that a leveling kit is just a spacer up front and is a smaller lift. A spacer kit is usually a 3 inch lift and will usually have a block in the rear.

 

Thank you for clearing that up for me. Will take a look at the rear soon to see if theres a block. Totally new at this, never thought I’d get into this type of hobby! Learning as I go and appreciate the help

 

Pic 1 is a spacer kit. Pic 2 is a leveling kit.

 

Post a picture of it...most likely you will have a 1.5 or a 2 inch block.

 

Is it this? I circled it.

 

Yep. Looks like you have a 1” block

 

Yes that's it. So you are sitting on a 3/1 kit it looks like.

 

I’m jealous at how clean your truck is for a 2018. Mine doesn’t look anything like that.

 

Yes, eventually off road. Working my way up to a small build before i do. Thanks for the input.

 

Thank you, you’ve been most helpful. Right now, my goal is to figure out what the previous owner did and see what kind of changes i need to make.

 

Sorry, I know I’m slow at this. So the 3/1.. does that mean 3inches in the front and 1inch in the back? Was doing a bit of research and thats what was coming up.

 

Any recommendations?

 

Lol right now, i’d like to stay at the same height. Reason being, i live in a condo and the tundra barely makes it thru the garage. Dont care about how much just want to get some good quality parts. If i have to save up—i’ll save up lol not in a rush anyways.

 

Yes....3 front and 1 rear.

 

Nice, wanted to do a 3” lift anyways. Is it recommended to do 3” in the rear to level out too?

 

If you want to stay at 3/1 there are plenty of options out there. Bilstein 6112/5160 and @Toytec Lifts Alumas are great for the budget. If you are looking for more off-road performance then King, Fox and ADS are what you need. @AccuTune Offroad could help you out King and Fox and @M C M can help you out with ADS.