Great link for understanding different lift types

I've been researching a simple front end lift for my truck and came across this searching for photos. I think it will be a lot of help for the new guys on here. Great write up and visuals.

http://www.tacomahq.com/66/tacoma-leveling-lift-kit/

 

FWIW most people on here would not recommend getting any of the types of front lifts they illustrate on that page.

It is a good illustration of the different types of spacer kits though, and the differences between them.

 

What did you say? Don't leave us in suspense Ben.

 

I wasn't saying I agreed with everything, I just thought it was a good breakdown of the different lift types with visuals that would help some of the new guys.

I'm rolling the dice with mine. I'm going to do the front spacer to level mine. I can install myself and they're relatively cheap. I'm going with the model that goes above the strut and I'm going to install a larger bump stop to prevent the possible shock travel issues.

I know billies would be better. But I won't be offroading, my truck is a daily driver, and all I'm trying to accomplish is leveling my front end with the rear. The spacer will meet my needs. It might not be right for others, but for my needs it should suffice. If I don't like the ride or I have any problems, I'll pull them and go to the billies. Normally I'd do what most say are right the first time, but I have lots of friends and family that have run this type of spacer for everyday truck use and they've never had a problem. My neighbor has had a set on his titan for 50k+ miles and no problems. I do understand that if I do get the itch to get into some offroading, that I need to re-do everything. But when that time comes, my truck will be all but paid off and it'll be a 3" lift with no budget limitations.