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To lift/level or no?

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tundras (2007-2013)' started by SalsaTheTundra, Jun 17, 2020.

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which one

  1. level

    86.4%
  2. way it is

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  1. Jun 17, 2020 at 2:45 PM
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    SalsaTheTundra

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    So i installed my wheels and tires today. I had planned on doing 3in block in front and 1 in in the front. But after seeing this idk if i should. Opinions? they are pull off from a 2015 tundra. 275/70/18 toyo at2

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  2. Jun 17, 2020 at 2:53 PM
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    lift it.
     
  3. Jun 17, 2020 at 2:56 PM
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    i have more

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  4. Jun 17, 2020 at 2:57 PM
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    it'll look good with a lift
     
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  5. Jun 17, 2020 at 3:06 PM
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    So any 1in rear block recommendations? or UCA?
     
  6. Jun 17, 2020 at 3:09 PM
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    Still looks wimpy. Level it with good shocks.
     
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  7. Jun 17, 2020 at 3:24 PM
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    Toytec coilovers up front and shackles in the rear. Spacers and blocks ride rough.
     
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  8. Jun 17, 2020 at 5:32 PM
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    I’m on a budget. i’m 17
     
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  9. Jun 17, 2020 at 5:43 PM
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    Ahhhhhh. I'm 46 and I try to budget myself. Doesn't always work...that's how I ended up like this due to this forum lol.

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  10. Jun 17, 2020 at 5:50 PM
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  11. Jun 17, 2020 at 5:57 PM
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    If not off roading then spacer lift in front and rear shackles are most affordable. Will need a front end alignment.
     
  12. Jun 17, 2020 at 6:13 PM
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    I would at least bring it up to level. I don’t really like the tilted in the front look.
     
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  13. Jun 17, 2020 at 7:07 PM
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    Yes. Any recommendations for rear shackles?
     
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  14. Jun 17, 2020 at 7:07 PM
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    That’s my plan. i have 3 in front blocks and just need UCA and rear blocks
     
  15. Jun 17, 2020 at 7:08 PM
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    Good looking truck! id love a set of XB but i can’t see the price
     
  16. Jun 17, 2020 at 7:19 PM
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    Yeah they were expensive, even during the group buy.
     
  17. Jun 17, 2020 at 7:33 PM
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    17? Kuul. You came to the right forum for info. You are on a tight budget. What exactly is your budget? I'm going out on a limb here but you don't have blocks up front. You probably have "spacers" but not seeing much lift going on up front. Post pics of your front suspension/coilover setup. It's pointless to recommend whether you need blocks or shackles in the rear until we can see what's going on up front.........
     
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  18. Jun 17, 2020 at 7:42 PM
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    I would really suggest at least going with Bilstein 5100 up front to level. You may find with that spacer, the ride will be harsh.
     
  19. Jun 17, 2020 at 7:43 PM
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    If you are 17, well done! Very nice truck and keep up the mods.
     
  21. Jun 18, 2020 at 6:20 AM
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    i haven’t installed but here they are

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  22. Jun 18, 2020 at 6:21 AM
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  23. Jun 18, 2020 at 6:26 AM
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    I limited my truck budget this year with what I could make from flipping free mowers as a challenge. Flipped 5 push mowers for about $800. Picked up 5100s and a TRD swaybar. Did my own install and had flip money to cover the alignment.
     
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  25. Jun 18, 2020 at 6:58 AM
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    That’s a great idea!
     
  26. Jun 18, 2020 at 6:58 AM
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    If you still have original tires I'd say you did great! Not a front end expert, you could have other worn parts or an alignment needed.
    My 07 has what I think is a 3in spacer, 99% sure OEM UCA's. And 1" Maxtrac shackles. The ride is fine for the pavement.
     
  28. Jun 18, 2020 at 7:21 AM
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  29. Jun 18, 2020 at 12:53 PM
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    i’m on 275/70/18 toyo at2.
     
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