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Leveling a 3rd gen tacoma

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ronjonsilvers, Nov 17, 2015.

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  1. Nov 17, 2015 at 6:12 PM
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  2. Nov 17, 2015 at 6:14 PM
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    Nothing. It's just a photoshop I did on my computer to give me a better idea what mine would look leveled out.
    I find it difficult to tell what a lift looks like from the angles most pictures are taken at.
     
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  3. Nov 17, 2015 at 7:35 PM
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  4. Nov 17, 2015 at 7:45 PM
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  5. Nov 17, 2015 at 7:47 PM
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    You can pick shocks that add height to the rear, when you add them to your cart
     
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  6. Nov 17, 2015 at 7:49 PM
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    looks badass :headbang:
     
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  7. Nov 17, 2015 at 8:11 PM
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    The rear shocks do not provide lift. You will need to add new springs, an aal, block, etc. in order to lift the rear. By adding the 5100s in the rear you can add an additional 1" of lift over stock with the 2016 leaf pack (3 plus overload).
     
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  8. Nov 18, 2015 at 12:44 PM
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    ok thanks! I'm thinking of going with that suspension set at 2.5 in the front and adding a 1 inch block in the rear? anyone have that set up?
     
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  9. Nov 18, 2015 at 12:56 PM
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    1 in block in rear with 2.5 in lift in front will be a bit nose high. I'm removing my 1 in. block for 1.5 aal tomorrow.
     
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  10. Nov 18, 2015 at 1:07 PM
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    1.5 in the rear and 2.5 in the front would be level?
    How was your ride quality with the 1 inch block?
    will setting the 5100 front at 2.5 inches negatively affect the ride quality?
     
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  11. Nov 18, 2015 at 3:11 PM
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    Yep. 1.5 in rear and 2.5 in front should be level. With my current setup it rides firmer than stock. But not bad at all. 5100s on all 4 corner. Billies set at 2.5 and 1 inch block in back. I'm a little OCD so gonna remove the block tomorrow and put on Deaver AAL and will put my rear about 1.5 to 2 inch.20151107_135757.jpg 20151107_135842.jpg
     
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  12. Nov 18, 2015 at 3:15 PM
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    Oh nice, that actually looks pretty good to me.
    You also have 5100 in the rear or did you keep stock struts in the rear? is that suggested?
     
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  13. Nov 18, 2015 at 3:22 PM
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    If you're planning to use block or aal to rear I believe its a must to change out your stocks. Stock struts aren't long enough to handle the little lift. Well thats the trd sport struts not sure about the trd offroad struts.
     
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  14. Nov 18, 2015 at 3:28 PM
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    Ok cool thanks
    What brand rear blocks are you using? Are you selling them?
     
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  15. Nov 18, 2015 at 3:35 PM
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    Sorry, planning on giving them to a fellow coworker. Hes planning to get some 5100 and set at 1.75.
     
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  16. Nov 18, 2015 at 3:37 PM
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    No problem
    Recommend any good rear blocks? Or are they all the same
     
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  17. Nov 18, 2015 at 3:41 PM
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    Stock Upper Control Arm with the front set at 2.5? have you tried to get an alignment done yet?
     
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  18. Nov 18, 2015 at 3:48 PM
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    Blocks are all the same. I'm pretty new to all this suspension lift stuff. Had a 2002 tacoma back then but never did anything to it. I'm new to this forum and been lurking for couple weeks now. Everyone seems to dislike blocks because they will wear out your leaf faster and not good for offroad...cause axle warp. I suggest u get aal cause it will give u the lift and will help with load capacity.
     
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  19. Nov 18, 2015 at 3:49 PM
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    That setup looks awesome! Rims are perfect with the body color
     
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  20. Nov 18, 2015 at 3:51 PM
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    Using stock UCA with front set at 2.5. No problem with alignment. Guess i'm lucky or the guys knew what they were doing. Running
    275 70 17. No rubbing, not trimming, and don't have to remove front air dam. I could of went with 285 70 17 but didn't want to lose my air dam. I'm a MPG whore also.
     
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