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What’s the best front lift?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by tundraatx, Feb 24, 2021.

  1. Feb 24, 2021 at 10:35 AM
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    tundraatx

    tundraatx [OP] 2008 Limited Double Cab, 5.7L

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    1) Bought with 225k miles on it, a Westin bullnose bumper, and OEM tundra steps 2) Current Mileage 238k Mods: 1) Dirty Deeds BA Mufflers 8 inch with resonator (as of Feb 2021) - Had the 10 inch with resonator - Prefer the 10 inch without resonator - deeper sound hear it more in the cab 2.) Ranch Hand Summit Front Bumper/Guard 3) Ranch Hand Summit Bumper 4) Billstein 5100s all around 5) TRD front and rear sway bars 6.) Rough Country wheel to wheel steps 7) Pioneer 8400 NEX Wireless ApplePlay 8) Backup Camera: e-raptor 9) LED white lights replaced in headlights, fog lights, inside cabin, and exterior lights 10) Linex (unbranded by Central Texas Truck Coatings) 11) OEM Toyota side panels and generic panel on tailgate Maintenance/Repairs: 1) Valve covers, belt tensioner, alternator belt - $415 2) Evaporation fuel canister and filter replacment $1547 *This was a Toyota TSB for 07-08 AFAIK. Toyota covered in first 3 years of ownership. Mine failed after 13 years of daily regular driving use. Not bad at all. 3) Pioneer Unit - had to ship to Pioneer to replace Output IC - $45 (shipping) free under 1 year warranty fix 4) Pioneer Unit - Electrical feed back coming through speakers when accelerating. Fix was to check all wiring/tighten up/ make connections good again $42. 5.) Rear passenger door actuator replaced. Part was $287 with tax on ebay from Toyota dealer free shipping. 6.) Rack and Pinion, tow mirrors, shocks install, lifetime alignment - $1884.36
    Hey all, I had the billstein 5100s installed all around with the front at the middle setting. I want to level the front out with back.

    My mechanic said he’s worked on a lot of tundras with blown out rack and pinions due to lifts and didn’t recommend doing the front lift with the Billsteins at 2.5 with a spacer and even with more durable UCAs.

    I got a brand new rack and pinion installed due to regular maintenance time.

    That said, what do you guys recommend parts wise to ensure a reliable tough front lift?

    I’ve read getting stronger UCAs help, maybe some better ball joints, and even bigger boots for the rack. I don’t know squat about lifts and suspension. I appreciate any feedback!
     
  2. Feb 24, 2021 at 10:38 AM
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    frichco228

    frichco228 Valued Member

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    Eibach Pro Truck Stage 2 suspension, HD RAS, 285/75-18 Nokian Outpost AT, LoPro bed cover, TRD rear sway bar, DD 10 inch exhaust, and various other goodies
    You have some reading to do. Start here https://www.tundras.com/threads/guide-different-types-of-lifts.546/

    Suggest you skip a spacer lift and use one of the lifted coilovers available. Toytec.com has several, OME suspensions, Dobinsons are all good and not too much $. If you want to spend more $ you can get into Kings and others. Tons of info on this site about the different lifts available, with pics. Search function in upper right.
     
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