Need lift kit advice

hi I have a 2013 Tacoma trd off-road with a 3 in ready lift spacer on the struts a 2 in block in the rear. And it was fine and was level until I had my upper and lower control arms replaced And new struts. The front of the truck sits at its stock height now in the front the spacer is still installed in the front but it’s a lot lower than it was. I’ve talked to a lot of people and they can’t explain it and the part numbers match to what should be on the truck.I have before and after pictures.

 

Welcome to TW!

If you haven't already done so, I recommend you spend some time in the Suspension forum. The Tacoma Lift FAQ/Guide - READ THIS and Suspension Lift Info includes pics stickies are great places to start. You may also want to consider posting your suspension-related question(s) in that forum.

 

Welcome to TW. If you are seeking advice, I'm going to tell you to get rid of the front spacer lift along with rear blocks. Go with coilovers and either a rear leaf pack or aal. Going cheap will cause you issues down the road if not sooner.

 

Hmmmmmm!!!

 

I have to disagree with this. While spacer lifts are shamed on here, they serve their purpose for a wide majority of people. If the truck stays on pavement 95% of the time, a spacer lift will not cause any more issues down the line than any other lift. No matter which lift option you choose, you’re changing suspension angles... which inevitably leads to a shorter lifespan on the suspension components. With that being said, the control arms shouldn’t have made the suspension “lower”. What control arms did you install OP?

 

Welcome to the forums! Close up pictures without the wheel would help. Almost seems like the spacer was removed? Maybe you got different style control arms? Part #s?

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/forums/suspension.18/
Welcome OP do your research in the thread provide and develop your own opinion on what you need. Be honest with yourself.

 

Not going to disagree on how people spend their money but if the OP wanted lift advice, that was my recommendation. Why not do it better even if the truck may never see full droop or even haul heavy loads? We don't know what type of usage the OP does with his truck but most pavement pounders(if it applies to the OP) shouldn't need both upper/lower control arms and struts replaced at only 6yrs.

 

Almost looks like the spacer was removed if the bottom pic is the after. Can you take a pic of the suspension?

 

Thank you for everyone who replied the spacer was still on there and the wrong struts were on the truck I went with the bilstein adjustable shocks to bring it back up. And the upper and lower control arms were replaced because of the bushings and the ball joints the truck saw a lot of salt in Maryland before I had it. It is now fixed thank you so much.