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1 1/2 inch front leveling spacers

Discussion in '4th Gen. Tacomas (2024+)' started by Wahhabm, Nov 21, 2024.

  1. Nov 21, 2024 at 11:28 AM
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    Wahhabm

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    I see all these companies making these spacers to level our trucks. Have anyone here done it to their own truck? I really didn't pay attention that the front is lower than the back until I started to watch videos from Rough Country and others.
     
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  2. Nov 21, 2024 at 11:48 AM
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    Rear is supposed to be higher to compensate for load
     
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  3. Nov 21, 2024 at 11:53 AM
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    Good reasoning
     
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    I agree. A level 4x4 truck looks perfect. Until you put a load of firewood in the bed...
     
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    I cant stand the rake, had to fix it.....
     
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    Two tubes of sand did the trick for me.
     
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    Loads are temporary…:rolleyes:
     
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    But I would hate to have a carolina lean when it’s leveled AND loaded
     
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    OK, back to the actual conversation about leveling kits/spacers...

    I was going to buy the RC levelers. they are really cheap - and these do not have to be expensive parts. They are basically spacers, and I am curious to know which brands people are using and how you like them.

    I wimped out and went with the 265/70/18 Wildpeaks instead of the 285's, and I have plenty of clearance, so I am skipping the leveling kit for now. But I really don't like a rake or a squat. Those both look terrible to me...
     
  11. Nov 22, 2024 at 9:03 AM
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    A slight rake looks better. Level truck looks like a truck someone bought just to say they they own one. Kind of poser-ish.
     
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    So I actually want a TOTAL opposite of carolina squat. I want as much rake as possible. Sorry OP but I need a full lift kit including the maximum rear lift possible, also to help with loads. Good luck on your leveling.
     
  13. Nov 25, 2024 at 9:03 AM
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    Haters are going to hate.....
    2.5" lift in just the front.
    I dont have a good pick but side profile rear still looks higher than the front.
    This is a Westcott collar lift, not a spacer lift or a leveling kit. I opted to leave out the 3/4" lift for the rear....
    1.5" "leveling spacers" will not make it level, not even close....
    Kit was about $450 & $450 installed with alignment, coil over comes out & disassembled....
    Ive had installation estimates from $350 to $1250...

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    Some loads can last for 18 years. :sadviolin:
     
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    2.5" lift
    I just bought a 2024 Sport and want to put on a 2.5" front and 1" back lift. Does anyone have any input on whether it might impact the performance of the truck such as mileage or any sensors issues by raising the truck? Thanks.
     
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    My lift is 2.5 in the front, recalibration of the sensors was not needed.
    Of course it will affect mileage, but not micromanaging my fuel so I couldn’t give you specifics.
    In regards to suspension performance, if it’s a collar left, spacer left, etc. it will stiffen up the suspension a little bit, even though not noticeable at all, I’m hoping it will help with eliminating some body roll…
    What lift are you looking at???
    Westcott offers 2.5 front - 3/4 rear
    Peak offers various options too, but only 2 1/4 front.

    Rear of this truck really doesn’t have to be lifted at all due to such an extreme rake…

    pictures above is my front lifted 2.5, if I take pictures from the ass and they’re still rake
     
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    Would it even be worth installing the 1.5" Rough Country leveling kit? Doesn't sound like it.
     
  18. Jan 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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    Nnnnnnoooooooo….
     
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    This is what I'd like to do, actually.

    - Will provide a little more ground clearance for the front
    - Less pronounced rake
    - Will likely sit level when towing

    I'd rather have a little rake most of the time than squat while towing.
     
  20. Apr 8, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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    It's a bro truck thing. It's done only for looks, and that's ok. No real work truck would ever be set up that way. A slight rake improves handling, improves steering, improves braking, improves the ability to carry heavy payloads.

    A squated truck will perform better when it's landing after becoming airborne on Baja style jumps.

    If that's your look, the best way to level it is to fill the bed up with all the cool shit you need to haul around. All the things that wouldn't have fit in your wife's 4runner. All those things are the reason you bought a truck instead of an SUV.
     

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