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Front end needs more lift?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ok4me2xlr8, Apr 19, 2015.

  1. Apr 19, 2015 at 11:09 AM
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    ok4me2xlr8

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    I have a Toytec lift 3" kit with rear add a leaf. I notice that the front doesn't sit as high as the rear and this bothers me, I like the completely level look. What can I do to make this thing sit level? I figured I would ask here as I would like to do something once and be done instead of trying different things on my own. I attached the best picture I have that shows what I am talking about.

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  2. Apr 19, 2015 at 11:28 AM
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    Kdawwwg

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    lower the rear with a smaller add a leaf,,, or add some weight in bed for awhile to get the rear to sag a bit

    but do not add more lift to the front
     
  3. Apr 19, 2015 at 11:30 AM
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    AndyTaco

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    Isn't that what a leveling kit is for?
     
  4. Apr 19, 2015 at 11:34 AM
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    Kdawwwg

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    Go for it add more then 3 to the front ,see how many more problems he compounds:eek:
     
  5. Apr 19, 2015 at 11:36 AM
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    teneighty

    teneighty I'd rather be skiing...

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    What are your measurements from center of Hub to fender?
    Looks pretty level to me, looks good
     
  6. Apr 19, 2015 at 11:37 AM
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    I know little about lifts and suspension so you're probably right!
     
  7. Apr 19, 2015 at 11:42 AM
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    ok4me2xlr8

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    I have the shim in the rear that came with the kit, if I remove that it would lower the rear a little bit and I have read on here of people not using the shim. I don't want to throw off my drive line angles and have any vibrations though???
     
  8. Apr 19, 2015 at 11:44 AM
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  9. Apr 19, 2015 at 4:04 PM
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    armyofsquirrels

    armyofsquirrels Embrace the Suck!

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    I'm sitting a 23" front and back center hub to wheel well. I have bilstein 5100s all around with a wheelers aal and OME 886 springs up front. Not sure what your kit all came with.
     
  10. Apr 19, 2015 at 4:13 PM
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    Toy4me

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    Is the overload leaf still in the pack? If it is take it out and you're down a 1/2" in back.
     
  11. Apr 20, 2015 at 7:26 AM
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    tacohound

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    I had this same problem when I put in my OME lift. I put in 1/2 in top plate spacers and it leveled it right out. didn't notice any difference in ride either.
     

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