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Front Leveler Suspension Kit?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Warrick87, Mar 7, 2012.

  1. Mar 7, 2012 at 12:04 PM
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    Warrick87

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    I am a new tacoma owner. Got a 2001 double cab prerunner with 100k miles on it. I just put an all black bull guard on it ( yes I know its all for looks). I like the bull guard but I feel like it has lowered the front just a tad and it kinda bothers me. Is a front leveler suspension kit something I should look into? or is that for something else?


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  2. Mar 7, 2012 at 12:10 PM
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    that will take care if the droop. its good for looks, and thats about it. when you want a full, functional suspension lift, search toytec, eibach, OME, and bilstein.
     
  3. Mar 7, 2012 at 12:46 PM
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    ok so if I have a pre-runner factory lift. Should I get a front leveler that is 1" or 2"?
     
  4. Mar 7, 2012 at 1:00 PM
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    Look at build!
    2" should level it up depending on what kind of shape your rear leaf springs are in
     
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    Don't do a spacer kit on the Tacoma, it will destroy your ball joints! Trust me, been there done that.
     
  6. Mar 13, 2012 at 2:22 PM
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    really? even though it's not four wheel and I won't be going off roading with it? it says it works fine with factory suspension. What is my best option then?
     
  7. Mar 13, 2012 at 2:40 PM
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    Cha-ching..5100's with stock coils set at 2.5 and a aal for the rear..your looking at about 250-300 all said and done... a spacer lift is going to be around 150-175 so might as well spend the extra $100 or so and be done and safe

    edit: yes those you posted will work and are way better than the spacer lift
     
  9. Mar 13, 2012 at 7:12 PM
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    I appreciate it, that site looks really good. I think I will go ahead and purchase from them in about a month.

    Correct me if my thinking is wrong, but I want to buy the Billsteins for just the front to start off. My main goal is to level the front out with the rear. Seems like if I bought for both the front and rear I would still have the same problem?

    If I wanted to add on in the future after deciding I want more lift overall on the whole truck, then I would buy rear Billstein shocks or add on leafs? Thanks for your guys help
     
  10. Mar 13, 2012 at 9:00 PM
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    Snowman I have a problem for your solution…

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    Agreed on DSM. Best service and prices out of all the vendors I have dealt with. (no offence to the others tho haha)
     

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