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3rd gen leveling kit install

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Tacoinnovation808, Mar 26, 2016.

  1. Mar 26, 2016 at 10:45 PM
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    Does anyone know what is required to add a 3 inch leveling kit on the 3rd gen tacoma 4x4? I have the kit that supplies 3 inch front spacers, 2 inch rear blocks, and differential drop. Am i missing anything else from the kit that i should install for the lift?
     
  2. Mar 27, 2016 at 12:40 AM
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    Sounds like that's all that you need my braddah be prepared for a lot comments like don't do the spacer lift and what not. It's your build do what you want bro post some pics of the finish product.
     
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  3. Mar 27, 2016 at 2:39 AM
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    Ive seen a video of the installation on. 2wd, not sure if skid plate spacers are necessary, mine didnt come with them. But ill post some oic after the installation
     
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  4. Apr 3, 2016 at 9:55 PM
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    Heres my tacoma with the 3 inch installed, i just need bigger tires now

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  5. Apr 3, 2016 at 9:58 PM
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    Nice truck how's the ride?
     
  6. Apr 4, 2016 at 12:50 AM
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    It vibrates a little, i need to schedule alignment
     
  7. Apr 4, 2016 at 2:13 AM
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    If you have straight block in the rear that will give you vibration, alignment won't fix that, however degree shims will. Get 3 degree shims from headstrong
     
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  8. Apr 11, 2016 at 2:55 PM
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  9. Apr 11, 2016 at 2:56 PM
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    Got my alignment done and also added 2 inch wheel spacers. Ill stick with the stock for now untik i save up enough for new tires lovin the stance on it
     
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  10. Apr 11, 2016 at 3:15 PM
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    How did the alignment turnout?
     
  11. Apr 11, 2016 at 11:14 PM
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    It made a big difference, i feel alot safer turning corners thanks to the wheel spacers for wider stance, although i still feel a slight vibration when coming to a stop, i may need new rear shocks as well because my stock is short and it is not doung its job when i hit bumps
     
  12. Apr 12, 2016 at 12:24 AM
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    Read post # 7
     
  13. Apr 12, 2016 at 2:36 AM
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    Do i insert degree shims between the block and leaf springs?
     
  14. Apr 12, 2016 at 8:54 AM
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    Correct
     
  15. Apr 17, 2016 at 10:20 AM
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    Bro are you located on Maui I think I saw you yesterday by Safeway
     
  16. Apr 17, 2016 at 11:59 AM
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    Yeah Kahului side
     
  17. Apr 17, 2016 at 4:58 PM
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    Oh cherry nice truck
     
  18. Apr 18, 2016 at 3:26 AM
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    Where did you get your leveling kit from?
     
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  20. Nov 13, 2018 at 7:16 PM
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    Audio re done and a 3 inch front leveling kit with a 2 in the rear and two inch wheel spacers
    Hey man ever figure out the vibration issue you were having I’m having the same issue with the same kit
     

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