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What is level?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Speedytech7, Jul 27, 2014.

  1. Jul 27, 2014 at 2:09 AM
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    Speedytech7

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    Gentlemen,
    It has come to my attention that 3in lift struts in front and 3in lift springs in the rear does not a level Taco make. What must I do for my 95.5 Taco to be level, I have ordered front shocks and coils that should give me 3in of lift in the front. What amount of lift do I need in the rear to be level or at least very close. Leaf suggestions would be welcomed.

    I have been eyeing the OME CS019R Dakar springs but have been told they raise the rear anywhere from 3 to 4 in depending on whether you remove a leaf from the pack. Please remember that it is a 95.5 Taco, the usual 1st gen leaf choices (98-04) don't fit without changing spring and shackle mounts (not gonna happen).

    I just want to put the suspension parts on and not have to shit myself when the nose ends up pitched downward at a severe level. I have been told that 3in in front goes with 1.75 - 2.00 in back and that 3in in front goes with 3in back. I no longer know what to believe. I need to get the right parts the first time because I have limited cash and places won't let you return shit if it has been installed.

    Thanks in advance everyone.

    TL;DR - Help a noob pick some leafs so he doesn't have to be butthurt over getting the wrong part.
     
  2. Jul 27, 2014 at 3:07 AM
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    Mainmoe02

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    3" lift EIBACH coils w/ 5100's front, OME/ Dakar leaf springs w/ toytec adjustable shackles at 1.5" and 5125's out back. 33x10.5x15 KM2's Relentless DIY steel bumper.

    If you want it "level" then typically about 1" less lift for the rear would match it with the front. So, 3" lift up front and 2" lift for the rear.

    I have eibach coils up front which gave me 3.25" lift, and on the rear I have dakars which gave me about 2.25" lift. After adding my lift I was very close to level but just a tad nose high.

    What did you go with for the front setup? Dakars for the rear are a good option but if they provide too much lift they can be modified
     
  3. Mar 16, 2015 at 2:00 PM
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    Speedytech7

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    Well I figured that I'd follow up my own thread by saying I really like my trucks stinkbug stance and would have it no other way. I have 4.25-4.50 in the back and 3.25 in the front. Reminds me of the hunch an old fastback would have.
     
  4. Dec 31, 2015 at 11:19 AM
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    This is my first post on here, so please forgive me for asking this question that has probably been answered many times. I have a 2008 TRD Sport 4X4 with a 3" Rough Country suspension lift. I would like my truck to set level. Rear end sets up higher than the front. What is the best solution to level it?
     
  5. Dec 31, 2015 at 11:23 AM
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    Info on the rear suspension will help. How has it been lifted? blocks, AAL, leafpack?
     

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