Let's Talk Lift/Level...Any 2" front - 1" rear Levels?

I went with Falken Widepeak AT3W. 38 1/8 and 39 1/8 measured at front and rear fenders.

https://www.roughcountry.com/toyota-leveling-lift-kit-744c.html

http://www.lowrangeoffroad.com/toyota-tacoma-block-and-ubolt-kit.html

 

The studs bolt to the spacer and then the spacer bolts to the mount with different bolts. The studs are actually a little to long and I ground off about 1/8 inch or so -just the tapered part of the stud, no threads. I also had to grind a smidgen off the stock nuts as they where too high.

 

I used the same rear blocks. I used different spacers in the front and am not sure I would recommend them. I think the Rough Country look better quality. The spacers I used didn’t fit quite right and I had to grind a bit here and there to make them fit flush. I think they will work fine, just didn’t really like having to modify them to fit.

 

5100s front and rear, set on the 4th perch, one inch block in the rear, 1/4 shim for the driver's side for the taco lean, ECGS clamshell bushing to replace the needle bearing. I did the bushing for a preventive maintenance and didn't want to get a vibration. Allignment was perfect and I m on stock UCA and stock sport springs. The ride is cushy, don't let them tell you need new coils because Bilstein designed the 5100s for stock coils. My truck rides better than the stock sport shocks. I then added some Toyo open country at2 SL tires on some TRD pro Sema wheels, no loss in gas mileage, speedo is dead accurate and the tire setup is about the same weight as the factory set. Added some OEM predator step bars, OEM pro grill, Clazzio leather heated seats, and a N2 Design plug and play remote start.

 

I say Bilstein shocks or low range 3/1 levelling kit. I really liked their kit and was going that route but got a great deal on the Bilstein.

 

I went with 2/1 lift and 265/75r16 tires on stock rims with spidertrax spacers.

Supreme suspensions front 2"
Low range off road rear 1" block

The front required to shorten the studs on the strut assembly. A front 3" lift would have cleared but I didnt want the front to site higher than the rear.






Heres some quick videos for anyone that's curious. The truck looks so much better in person. Not bro'd out but not wimpy either.

https://youtu.be/BHFmMmxqpwo

https://youtu.be/Ft2QV-b66wM

 

Pro Comp 2.25" spacer lift in front and 1" pro Comp block in rear. I started out with the front only "level", but it had a bit of a bro lean, so I added the block about a month later. The wheels are e-bay Pro-clones that are 16 x 8 with 0 offset as opposed to the TRD Pro wheel that is 16 x 7 with +13 offset. 265/75 Goodyear Ultraterrain tires.

 

I have a 2/1” (spacer/block) lift. With the C rated (6 ply) tires, it rode good- just like stock. Then I put on 18” wheels with 33” E rated (10 ply) tires, and now it rides like I’m riding on rock tires (I know, I am). Even with them aired at 32 psi.
So my solution is the GTS Dobinson’s suspension from Mainline Overland. I talked to Eric (@eevaldes) on the phone and ordered their suspension kit ($740)
https://www.mainlineoverland.com/pr...-2-0-light-load-front-and-quick-ride-rear-kit
I opted for the 314 springs to get 2.5” in front and tapered blocks to get 2” in rear. Should be here and installed next week.
Just wanted to share my experience and give everyone another option.

 

Has anyone used the 2/1.5 toytec lift? Would I need the front diff drop?

 

Argh, this thread just reaffirms how much I dislike level trucks.

Trucks are meant to have rake IMHO.

 

What promps you to say this?

 

I’ll be doing the rough country 2” level and some other brand of 1” block out back. Glad to see this thread and Interested to see more photos.

 

Alright fellas, I’m going to run 275/70/17 tires (got an absolute steal of a deal & pulled the trigger) so now I can’t wait install a level kit so I can put on the new shoes. I have a 3rd gen SR5.
Will a 2/1 clear the 32.2” tire?

 

Yes it should

 

Perfect.
Thanks for the response!

 

Next to the highest setting.

 

There goes your ride and gas mileage. 275/70s are very odd tire, not much available and the ones I see are an e rated. That means heavy and thick. Good luck, but try finding a c play or an SL rating so your ride doesn't go to crap.

 

Any pics of our truck? Love seeing the Longbeds, seeing so many shortbeds on here always gets me second guessing my choice for a LB. Didn't realize the SB was so popular on here before I got it. Rarely ever see a SB where I live.

 

I have done a few mods, just did the N2 Design plug and play remote start and waiting on my home link mirror and the heated seat kit for the back seats to come in. I did the Clazzios with heated seat kit, wish I did the back at the same time. Ordering the Pro exhaust from the dealership tomorrow.