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Which level kit/ lift kit you installed??

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by CamaroSsToTundra, Feb 6, 2019.

  1. Feb 6, 2019 at 10:31 PM
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    CamaroSsToTundra

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    1. Which lift kit/ level kit you installed?
    2. How much did you lift?
    3. How is your experience so far? And how long do you have it?
    4. What size and brand of tire/ wheels you used?
     
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  2. Feb 8, 2019 at 5:48 AM
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    Angelslure

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    Leveling 3”/1”, Tint, Tires 285/75/18, LED strip in hood bulge, changed all interior and exterior lighting to LED, Remote Start, Interior foot well LED lighting, Linex spray bed liner, Chrome and Black step bars
    I used lowrange off-road leveling kit...I got 3”-1.5”. I have had it since August and I love it...I stayed with the wheels that came with the truck and went from a 275/65/18 to a 285/75/18 Cooper AT3’s
     
  3. Feb 8, 2019 at 5:53 AM
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    T-Rex266

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    What are your needs and wants? Budget? El’cheapo vs El’ performanceo
     
  4. Feb 8, 2019 at 7:35 AM
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    I am not going to off road or anything. I just need wide look and smooth ride
     
  5. Feb 8, 2019 at 7:55 AM
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    Toytec Lifts

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    We have a ton of different options to get that Tundra sitting up properly!

    First option (just to level the front) you have the choice of doing our Second option (just to level the front) you can do our set at the 2''/2.5'' (depending on vehicle specific and weight) front lift.

    Third option (lift the front 3'' rear 1'' for level stance) you can do our .

    Forth option (lift the front 3'' rear'' for a level stance) you can do our .


    All options are a great setup honestly, it just boils down to what your budget is and overall goal, feel free to shoot me a message or give us a call anytime so we can walk you through each of the options :)




    Thanks

    -David
     
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  6. Feb 8, 2019 at 9:14 AM
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    Bilstein 6112/5100 on my 18’. Wasn’t going to do it any other way after learning my lessons on spacer kits on previous truck.

    1.9”/1”. Truck rides and drives amazing. Big improvement over the stock red TRD bilsteins even with only 4500 miles.
     
  7. Feb 8, 2019 at 9:16 AM
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    831Tun

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    Wow! Those Spanish classes are really paying off.....:D
     
  8. Feb 8, 2019 at 9:18 AM
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    Adding “o” makes every English word into Spanish lol.
     
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  9. Feb 8, 2019 at 10:03 AM
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    Funny thing is, is my wife is Latina and Spanish is her primary language lol. Think I would know more than I do after going on 15 years married.
     
  10. Feb 8, 2019 at 1:20 PM
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    Skidmarks

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    I went the Bilstein 5100 route but I added two coachbuilder shims on each side. I dont recommend the shims unless you are changing UCAs. I had to have it aligned a few times to get it right and I have an occasional "clank" during slow turns in forward and reverse. Im looking into changing the control arms to get more adjustability.
     
  11. Feb 8, 2019 at 1:25 PM
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    fliberto38

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    Toytec/Radflo coil overs, SPC UCAs, Diff drop, Toytec/Deaver AAL, Toytec Boss rear shocks
    On my 2012 I went with 5100's all around with the front all the way up and a 1" block in the rear. got roughly 2.75" in the front. If you're not going off road, this is the best compromise between budget and ride quality. IMO. I had 275/65R20 tires on it. I liked it. Went with a more offroad capable setup on this truck.
     
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  12. Feb 8, 2019 at 1:25 PM
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    Tacotunes SQ1 package Bilstein 5100's @ 1.5" plus 2 shims Toyotec Shackles at 1" Firestone Ride Rite Airbags SCS SR8's 285/70r18 Nitto Ridge Grappler's Bed Cover Tow Mirrors Windows Tinted Window Visors Weathertech Floor Mats
    Did you go with the top or middle setting on the 5100's in the front? Looking at adding 2 shims on the middle setting on mine.
     
  13. Feb 8, 2019 at 2:51 PM
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    Got any pics to share? Sounds like a nice set up. :thumbsup:
     
  14. Feb 8, 2019 at 5:26 PM
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    6470A37A-E158-4A2B-B1D8-6870EB30D00D.jpg Low range leveling kit. Chose that one because everything is Cnc machined aluminum. 20x9.5 35mm offset dub wheels that I had stripped, polished and powder-coated gloss black. 305/55r20 bfg k02’s. Truck rides and handles great.
     
  15. Feb 13, 2019 at 5:58 PM
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    1. LRO kit with rear shocks
    2. 3" front, 1.5" in back
    3. Love it so far. Had it on since June of 2018
    4. 35/12.50/20 RBP m/t tires on 20x9" XD 795 all black wheels.
     
  16. Feb 13, 2019 at 9:24 PM
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    equin

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    1. Bilstein 6112/5160 combo
    2. 1.9” front/stock rear
    3. Drive’s better than stock
    4. 17” Icon Rebounds - 285/75/17 (33.8”) Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT
     
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  17. Feb 13, 2019 at 9:51 PM
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    Just Received Fat Bob's Bilstein 5100 Coilover kit along with 1.5" rear blocks. Went back and fort between blocks or shackles, Decided on blocks as they are cheaper and I may go AAL in the future. Hopefully get it installed soon.
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  18. Feb 14, 2019 at 9:47 AM
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    6112/5100s, shackles, remote start, full stereo upgrade, PRO grill, front bumper shellz, colour matched mirrors and door handles, Cooper discoverer AT3 XLT 285 75 18 on Fuel Kranks, 8" BAMuffler

    Did you add a spacer to either side of the front? What did you do to raise the rear? Shackles? Which ones? I'm looking at doing this exact setup on my '18 1794. Any idea on the measurements front and rear after the lift, any rake? Thanks
     
  19. Feb 14, 2019 at 11:28 AM
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    I have one shim on the driver side. Rear is raised 1” with toytec shackles. I don’t have any measurements but I can get some. Rake is minimal but it’s there. No issues with TSS sensors either.

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    With the stock 275/55/20, front is 38 3/4”. Rear is exactly 1” higher at 39 3/4”
     
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  20. Feb 14, 2019 at 12:02 PM
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    1. SOS flip/level kit for the rear, Bilstein 4600s f&r.
    2. The rear is lowered 3.25" to match the stock front suspension.
    3. I've been lowered for about a year, and love it.
    4. Toyo Proxes S/T III 285/60/18 on factory SR5 Alloys.

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  21. Feb 14, 2019 at 12:03 PM
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    I went with the Bilstein 5100's all the way around and have them on the top setting on the front. I am running 275/65/20 Falkens with a +12 offset wheels
     
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  22. Feb 14, 2019 at 2:41 PM
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    I went with 6112/5100 set up and I’m very happy with it.
    I did 1.3” setting in the front and stock in the back. I wanted to have some rake which is about an inch.
    Currently running stock Nittos 275/55/20 and stock wheels. The wheels I will keep but will probably go with a bigger tire to fill the wheel well more. It’s only been on a couple of weeks but the truck rides great.
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  23. Feb 14, 2019 at 4:57 PM
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    Well that settles it the. This is exactly what i’ll be doing. Your truck looks great and sits perfect. I want that 1” of rake for occasional towing. Currently with my 5x10 trailer and atv connected my rear drops 3/4 - 1” so this is perfect. Thanks for taking the time to measure!
     
  24. Feb 15, 2019 at 7:42 AM
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    Same truck, same rims and tires. I'm running 5100 leveling shocks on the middle setting.
    DF is 38", PF is 38.25"
    DR is 39", PR is 39".

    I'm installing the @BOSS4x4s shims and shackles. Two shims DF and one shim PF and moving the clip to the top setting on the 5100s leveling shock. Shackles set at top setting with 5100s installed in the rear.
     
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  25. Feb 16, 2019 at 6:30 PM
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    6inch RC with upgrade struts. 295/65/20 Nitto Ridge grappers 20x9 fuel vapor with 0 off set
    6 inch RC with upgrade grade sturts.
    Ok about 1,000 miles on lift so far no issues. And I have 295/65/20 Nitto Ridge grappers with 20x9 fuel rims offset of 0. Good luck with what you go with
     
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  26. Feb 16, 2019 at 7:34 PM
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  27. Feb 16, 2019 at 7:36 PM
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    Over a year with this setup on and absolutely zero problems
     
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  28. Feb 16, 2019 at 8:39 PM
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    4) 35x12.5r18
     
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  29. Feb 18, 2019 at 4:52 PM
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    I was thinking to level my truck this year but then I decided to skip it and save some money and do 6 inch lift with 35 inch tires and 20x12 -44 offsets wheels or 22x12 -44 offsets wheels next year. I already got my price quote for RC or pro comp 6 inch suspension lift for $2500 with full warranty. I like all the suggestions I will do something similar. If you have any other suggestions let me know thanks.
     
  30. Feb 18, 2019 at 6:25 PM
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    @Major you truck looks bad A$$. Do you have spacers? Or did you do the upgrade struts on the front?
     

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