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Leveling

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Signatureinc, Apr 15, 2022.

  1. Apr 15, 2022 at 4:45 PM
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    Signatureinc

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    I need some feedback on this one. Does anyone other than me “like” the slight nose down look? This truck has good lines all around but I understand the levelling angle but I like the one inch in the back. I’m considering 2” front 1” back BUT has anyone ever or can you do 1”/1” or 2”/2”??
     
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  2. Apr 15, 2022 at 7:04 PM
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    na8rboy

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  3. Apr 15, 2022 at 7:47 PM
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    This is why I ended up adding a Hellwig spring in the back after adding a topper. The truck looked droopy but the helper spring brought back the original take.
     
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  4. Apr 15, 2022 at 8:20 PM
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    Not quite what you were asking but this is 3" front 4.5" back unloaded I quite like the look it has.IMG_20220319_143304274_BURST001.jpg
     
  5. Apr 15, 2022 at 8:40 PM
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    I put the TRD Pro Fox shocks on mine for a 1”/0” leveling lift. I’ve got about 1/2” rake.

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  6. Apr 15, 2022 at 8:55 PM
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    I agree. I quite like the factory stance and have been torn about doing a lift or levelling. My motives are strictly aesthetic. I’ve not been doing a lot of off road, but a meatier tire with some poke make for a more aggressive stance.
     
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  7. Apr 15, 2022 at 11:16 PM
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    The rear being higher is 100% better. Can't stand leveled trucks. Put anything in the bed and it looks like it's pooped it's pants.
     
  8. Apr 16, 2022 at 7:29 AM
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    I don’t see the point of levelling I carry stuff for work when I see a Taco’s ass sag it ruins the entire trucks lines
     
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  9. Apr 16, 2022 at 7:30 AM
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    but the theory is the same so I’m my case if so 2” back 1” front for a slight lift keeping the jacked rear
     
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  10. Apr 16, 2022 at 7:32 AM
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    Your better off doing 2” / 1.5” IMO
     
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  11. Apr 16, 2022 at 7:38 AM
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    Totally agree.

    I just put 17x9 wheels +1 offset and 265 70r BFG’s on it last week and the stance and poke are perfect!!! I’m the same I’m aesthetic so I feel I need a slight lift but not sure I like the level look. I carry stuff for work I got mountain bikes and gear so it’s never empty
     
  12. Apr 16, 2022 at 7:40 AM
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    1.5” front 2” rear?
     
  13. Apr 16, 2022 at 7:41 AM
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    2” front / Rear 1.5” :thumbsup:
     
  14. Apr 16, 2022 at 7:42 AM
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    lol I totally agree
     
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  15. Apr 16, 2022 at 7:45 AM
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    So back still 1/2” higher
     
  16. Apr 16, 2022 at 7:46 AM
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    do you ever carry stuff in the bed?
     
  17. Apr 16, 2022 at 7:46 AM
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    I've always liked the "leveled look". Most people on this forum don't need "rake" to stay leveled when loaded. Starbucks doesn't make a Latte that big.
     
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  18. Apr 16, 2022 at 7:51 AM
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    Do ever carry stuff in the bed. My worry is if I level I have stuff for work, mountain bike and gear. My bed is never empty
     
  19. Apr 16, 2022 at 7:53 AM
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    1/2 rake but with load out and trailer...level.
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