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Suspension Lift Height Measurements with Visual Guide

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tundras (2007-2013)' started by csuviper, Mar 5, 2014.

  1. Mar 5, 2014 at 2:39 PM
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    This thread is to encompass as much lift height information as possible to help those that are looking for it.
    Please post up your tire size, lift details, wheel well measurement, top cab height, etc.


    I found the below pictures on another forum. Thank you Steve G PW.
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  2. Mar 6, 2014 at 7:16 AM
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    Thanks Bry!
     
  3. Mar 6, 2014 at 7:19 AM
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    No prob. Let's get all your measurements when we get together again.
     
  4. Mar 6, 2014 at 2:54 PM
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    Here is a comparison to my RW with Toytec leveling spacers and P285/70R17 Nitto Terra Grappler tires:

    7.5" between top of truck and garage
    14 3/8" Frame under front door
    38" - front wheel well
    7 3/6" - front ww gap
    39 3/4" - rear wheel well
    8 5/8" - rear ww gap
    77" - true max height (level at highest point)
    14.5" - clearance front bumper
    32 1/16" - top front bumper
    29 3/4" - top rear bumper
    55 9/16" - top of bed rail centered over rear tire
    8 5/8" - rear diff clearance
    12" - gas tank skid clearance
     
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  5. Mar 28, 2014 at 7:45 AM
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    The spreadsheet below is a good comparison between lifts and tires:
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    Toytec leveling spacers and P285/70R17 Nitto Terra Grappler tires
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    Toytech Ultimate 3/1 lift and 315/70/R17 Goodyear Duratracs
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  6. Mar 28, 2014 at 8:42 AM
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    excellent thread...stickied
     
  7. Apr 24, 2014 at 9:09 AM
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    @Sean266 2012 Tundra 5.7L OME 3/1 lift with 315/70/18 TOYO Open Country tires:

    41.5" - front wheel well
    7 1/4" - front ww gap
    35 13/16" - top front bumper
    42 5/8" - rear wheel well
    8 1/8" - rear ww gap
    32.5" - top rear bumper
    58 3/8" - top of bed rail centered over rear tire
    80.5" - true max height (level at highest point)
     
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  8. Oct 5, 2015 at 6:38 PM
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    How hard is it to install the Toytech ultimate 3/1
     
  9. Oct 5, 2015 at 9:21 PM
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    Depends on your skill set. @csuviper did it himself.
     
  10. Oct 6, 2015 at 4:25 AM
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    It's really not that hard. You lift the front but let the front suspension extend out. Disconnect sway bar and steering. Then remove the coilover and replace with new. Rear is easier as you let the rear axle droop and remove the shock and u bolts. Replace shock, add shim and replace u bolts.
     
  11. May 14, 2016 at 6:22 PM
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    Anyone with stock truck at the moment want to provide the measurements on the table in post #5. I would like to know start point and actual lift heights. This would help everyone understand what their lift coilovers are truly set at. 2nd Gen and 3rd Gen needed.

    I will measure Sean's 3rd Gen with 3/2 soon if we can find time to meet up.
     
  12. May 14, 2016 at 7:29 PM
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    Hey guys, I have a stock 2015 trd 4x4. Found this really interesting since I'm in the beginning stages of researching a 3-4 inch lift kit. Here's my measurements. Measured twice to be as accurate as possible.
    Front wheel well 36 15/16
    Front ww gap 6
    Top of front bumper 27 3/4
    Rear ww gap 8 13/16
    Top of rear bumper 30 1/4
    Top of bed rail 55 14/16
    Max height 75.5
    Hope this helps

    20160514_185311.jpg
     
  13. May 14, 2016 at 8:39 PM
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    Awesome. Thank you. Now I need a stock 2nd Gen as double check.
     
  14. May 15, 2016 at 8:56 AM
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    Mines a 3/1....

    Edit: unless u meant with in comparison to a 3/2
     
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    Thought you said you had a 2" block on the rear?
     
  16. May 16, 2016 at 6:06 AM
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    It's a 1.5"
     
  17. Jul 7, 2016 at 12:31 AM
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    I have an 08 CM stock I can get you measurements for if you are still interested.
     
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    Absolutely. That would be great.
     
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    That's good work right there!
     
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    I hadn't seen this forum until this morning, but I will add the measurements I took the other day.

    Stock 2017 Crewmax TRD Off Road 5.7L. Only change is that I added a toolbox with some tools. Measurements are with almost full tank of gas and nobody in truck.

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    hmmm I have a 2.5 inch suspension lift and my rear is sitting at 42 and my front is sitting at 38... think my lift is off
     
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    This is a great thread. Thanks for contributing 3rd gen info. Measurement to hub means center of wheel I assume? That's how I normally measure so tires don't interfere with the data.
     
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    Yes
     
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    my specs: TRD crewmax 5.7L

    33" Toyos r/t
    Kings 2.5 front coilovers 7 threads showing
    Kings 2.5 rear


    ground to top of wheel well. Measured at center.
    39 3/4 rear
    39 3/8 front
     
  27. Apr 20, 2018 at 9:25 PM
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    Saw a tech tip from Toytec on measurements for lift. Will have to get updated measurements on mine and others to compare center of wheel to fender and compare downtravel https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NXCHb_NPbnY
     
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    So I just acquired a 2012 Tundra Rock Warrior. It appears stock suspension as the front is 3" lower than the rear. So I was thinking the ToyTec 3"Eibach Lift.
    What is the benefit of a 3" Lift Kit, won't that just lift everything 3" but leave it raked low in the front? Not the look I am going for, I want it to sit level.
    TIA
     
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    Stock 2016 4x4 limited crewmax. Thinking about 2/1 leveling kit, any issues with the front stock sway bar and any idea of what size tires I can run n stock 20" rims without any trimming? I'm adding a rear sway bar after the leveling kit....never seen a pick up without a rear say bar as stock. I read this blog a number of times and I don't think it addresses my issues directly. As with the post above, I want it to sit level. Ok, I just researched blistein 5100 front shocks, they do look like a viable option. Any issues with stock front sway bar? Besides alignment I'm sure that's required.
     
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  30. Jul 10, 2018 at 6:28 AM
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    3” lift kit typically refers to a 3” front lift and 1” rear lift. This will get the truck looking level.
     
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