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2nd Gen Front End Lift

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by SoonerCody1985, Mar 9, 2020.

  1. Mar 9, 2020 at 12:38 PM
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    SoonerCody1985

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    I have a 2015 TRD Sport and I just want to raise the front end enough to level it out a little bit. Can anyone advise me on the best (cheapest) way of doing this? I don't want to go into any major suspension changes but if there was a simpler way of achieving the same look I would be interested.

    Thanks in advance for any advice, you guys are always awesome!
     
  2. Mar 9, 2020 at 12:43 PM
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    coopcooper

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    Spacers
     
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    bilstein adjustables ....they have worked well for me.most people will tell you to change the coil springs instead.
     
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    TRD2010SpeedwayBlue

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    wrong!
     
  5. Mar 9, 2020 at 12:53 PM
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    Why? Guy wants a cheap way to level the front of his truck. Some top plate spacers are going to be a lot cheaper to lift the front end an inch and a half and its going to retain the factory ride. 5100s are going to alter how the truck rides and probably for the worse just to get a little bit of lift and cost four times as much.
     
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  6. Mar 9, 2020 at 1:07 PM
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    People so quick to hate on spacers on this site. Wonder how many have actually run spacers.

    To the OP - spacers will absolutely be your cheapest option. Do more research to find if this will work for you, or if you want to save up a little more for a proper suspension lift.
     
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  7. Mar 9, 2020 at 1:10 PM
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    I recommend spacers for the cost.
    Ive had them on my Tacoma prerunner and Tundra 4x4 in the past and had zero issues even with off-roading. I didnt go super thick and was only just to level it out.
     
  8. Mar 9, 2020 at 1:20 PM
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    Get 3rd gen coilovers which will lift you 1” and put 1/4” spacers on each side giving you 1/2” more. This may not apply if you TRD is already 1” higher than prerunners. Idk if they did them like that for 2nd gens. This can cost under $100 and give you a fresh ride.

    I always say, though, that a perfectly level Tacoma looks like it sags to the rear because of the body lines. To me, it doesn’t look good especially if you go to carry a small bag of tools in the bed. So I have about 1-1/4” rake, still, even after 3rd gen suspension.
     
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  9. Mar 9, 2020 at 1:58 PM
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    X2....3rd Gen coilovers .....
     
  10. Mar 9, 2020 at 2:01 PM
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    My 2012 had spacers on it when I bought it. Road harsh as f*ck!!! Took them spacers off and
    installed some Fox's now the truck rides nice and smooth. :burnrubber:
     
  11. Mar 9, 2020 at 2:14 PM
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    The biggest spacer you can find.
     
  12. Mar 9, 2020 at 2:31 PM
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    Takeoff shocks and springs from a 3rd gen or just throw a couple bags of sand in the bed...it's a truck so it's designed to have the ass end sit a little higher to account for payload.
     
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