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How should I level the front end 2013 dc

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by 20taco12, Nov 14, 2012.

  1. Nov 14, 2012 at 4:32 PM
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    Just wondering whats the best way to level the front end on my 2013 DCLB TRD Sport? Can I just replace the front shocks or do I have to replace shocks and coils. If I have to do shocks and coils how much more would it be to do a 3inch lift. Just getting the ideas going not sure how much I want to spend yet.
     
  2. Nov 14, 2012 at 4:56 PM
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    I put in a 2" spacer in the front and I have the tsb springs in the rear and it's level and looks good. But I do haul a little so I'm putting a 1" block in the rear soon
     
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    Bilstein 5100s set at 2.5" seem to be the fan favorite around here. A good place to comparison shop in my opinion would be
     
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    Can I do just shocks or do I have to change the uca's also
     
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    for leveling i think you would be okay with just coilovers and stock uca. but i may be wrong im a 1st gen
     
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    Bilstein and eibachs set at 0. It will have a great ride
     
  7. Nov 23, 2012 at 6:38 AM
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    I used ProComp 2.25" leveling kit in the front of my 2011 DC and 1" blocks in the rear, (1" blocks were recommended by ProComp when I called them). I felt the 1" left the rear end low so I replaced them with 2" ProComp blocks in the rear. I have since had the TSB springs put in which now puts me about 3/4 of an inch higher in the rear than the front.
     
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    what are the STOCK billsteins that came on my TRD sport? are they 5100s? are they adjustable???
     
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    what's a tsb spring in the rear?
     
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    5100s all around and eibach coils.
     
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    Dealer removes the 3 leaf pack and installs a similar but poorly manufactured 4 leaf pack. Does not apply if you already have a 4 leaf pack.
     
  12. Nov 26, 2012 at 7:58 AM
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    There are a few ways you can do it. Use a 1.5" spacer in the front if you want cheap and effective and leave the rear alone. Use a 2" front spacer and the rear tsb springs if you want a little higher level look. Get a nice coilover in the front if you have the money. That way you can adj the height exactly where you want it. Even can compensate for the driver lean a little bit.
    If you use the Bilsteins set at 1.75" then you are compressing the stock coil springs before they are even being used. This makes the ride a little harsher. Eibach springs with the Bilsteins set at 0" is about a 2.5-3" lift. This will make the front much higher than the back.
    All in all my point is if you want the "perfect" looking level ride height then I would recommend getting some nice coilovers. Radflo, Icon, and King all makes nice kits. I'm pretty sure they are from cheapest to most expensive in that order. If you are not going to be doing a lot of serious wheeling or high speed runs then the Radflo's would work good IMO. You will get your level ride height, a nicer ride, and a much beefier shock. Fox also makes a OEM style coilover.
     

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