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Advice on leveling suspension

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by TacoQB15, Mar 4, 2016.

  1. Mar 4, 2016 at 8:15 PM
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    TacoQB15

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    Quick question ...

    Just added Toyo Open Country AT2 Tires 265/65/18 to my 2011 TRD Sport. Thinking about leveling the suspension to add a tougher, more aggressive stance. My thought was to add a 2" leveling kit. I am new to this. Any suggestions? Thank you in advance!
     
  2. Mar 4, 2016 at 9:31 PM
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    Will work great! Easy to do
     
  3. Mar 5, 2016 at 4:03 AM
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    Thanks for the replies!
    Nose high as in level? My goal is to level the suspension to do away with the nose down look...
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  4. Mar 5, 2016 at 4:18 AM
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    I have searched through A LOT of pictures trying to make my mind up as to whether or not to level my suspension. Does anyone have any pictures (before and after) of a similar set up to mine, going from stock suspension with 265/65/18's to a 1.75 - 2" leveling kit. I'm taking my truck in this week to have the work done, I want to get a better idea of how it will look. I am assuming they may have to put a 1" block on the rear suspension. My goal obviously is to achieve a more aggressive look, without raising my truck 3". Thanks in advance!
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  5. Mar 5, 2016 at 4:19 AM
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    Nose high as in higher then level. Setting the 5100's at 1.75 will level the frame but will appear to be nose high.
     
  6. Mar 5, 2016 at 4:22 AM
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    Thanks Stags. So I would need a block on the rear in order to stay level, correct?
     
  7. Mar 5, 2016 at 5:05 AM
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    The 5100's are adjustable with 4 settings. Stock, .85, 1.75 and 2.5. If you want the front to be a little higher but don't want to be nose high you could set the 5100's at .85.
     
  8. Mar 5, 2016 at 5:28 AM
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    Thanks!
     
  9. Mar 5, 2016 at 5:30 AM
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    No prob. .85 will also give you a better ride with stock coils then what setting them at 1.75 would give you.
     
  10. Mar 5, 2016 at 5:31 AM
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    Good info. Appreciate it!
     
  11. Mar 5, 2016 at 5:34 AM
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    No prob
     
  12. Mar 5, 2016 at 5:54 AM
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    When I get a chance I am going 5100 on all 4 corners. Front set at 1.75 and 1 inch block in the rear.
     
  13. Mar 5, 2016 at 5:57 AM
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    Here's my truck with 5100's set at 1.75 in the front. All stock in the rear.

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  14. Mar 6, 2016 at 4:17 PM
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    OP, how do you like open countries? I need new tires and debating on which tires. I have Nitto Grapplers AT currently. My Nittos always had a problem balancing correctly so I'm leaning towards a different brand.
     

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