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How do I measure for Leveling?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by SwanTaco, May 5, 2011.

  1. May 5, 2011 at 10:41 PM
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    SwanTaco

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    Can anyone tell me how to measure in order to determine how much lift I need to level my 2007 TRD? I just bought the Bilstein 5100's and want to level the front of the truck. I have not had the TSB done, and I do not have any other lift components installed at this time. I measured from the middle of my wheel to the bottom of my fender (straight up from the wheel) and I get 21 inches front and back????
     
  2. May 5, 2011 at 10:43 PM
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    chris4x4

    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    Measure the front from the center of the axel to the bottom of the fender, front and back, then see what the difference is.
     
  3. May 5, 2011 at 10:43 PM
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    you measure from your axle (center hub) to the top of your fender
     
  4. May 5, 2011 at 10:44 PM
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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    Like this:

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  5. May 5, 2011 at 10:47 PM
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    Is it normal for the front and back to both be the same on a stock truck? I get 21 inches front and back?
     
  6. May 5, 2011 at 10:47 PM
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    Generally, The back is about 2" or so higher.
     
  7. May 5, 2011 at 10:57 PM
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    Kind of stumped by this. I thought that all stock Taco's were in need of ride height leveling?
     
  8. May 5, 2011 at 11:07 PM
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    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    None of them NEED it .

    You bought the truck used ?
     
  9. May 5, 2011 at 11:10 PM
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    Bought it brand new. I have had major problems with my rear suspension though. Bottoms out often! I wonder if I have worn the rear leafs so much that they lost the 2 inches?
     
  10. May 5, 2011 at 11:18 PM
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    I wouldn't doubt it , my 4 leaf pack on my '09 had sagged about an inch before I replaced it with Dakars
     
  11. May 5, 2011 at 11:18 PM
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    Thats interesting, my new 2011 measures 19 3/4 front, and 22 rear.

    I can't believe they sit so low factory. My 06 prerunner had better ground clearance.
     
  12. May 5, 2011 at 11:19 PM
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    I was about to say , stock is usually 20" up front .
     
  13. May 5, 2011 at 11:23 PM
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    Is it worth putting the 5100's on the front if I do not raise the height at all?
     
  14. May 5, 2011 at 11:24 PM
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    What are you trying to do ? Improve the ride ?
     
  15. May 5, 2011 at 11:29 PM
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    Yeah, I blew out one of my rear bilsteins and needed to replace them so I read up on Taco world about the 5100's and leveling the struts. Sounded like a good idea and eventually i will want to AAL to the rear or replace the spring pack completely.
     
  16. May 5, 2011 at 11:30 PM
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    I measured once, cut twice. Your right, its 20 up front.

    That still translates to about 8 1/4 inch clearance from engine skid plate to ground.
     
  17. May 5, 2011 at 11:30 PM
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    5100's all round and an AAL would be sweet , as long as your leaf pack isn't totally FUBAR
     
  18. May 5, 2011 at 11:32 PM
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    Oh balls

    I wasn't questioning you being off by a 1/4" , LOL

    I thought the OP's measurement of 21 seemed high . :)
     
  19. May 5, 2011 at 11:32 PM
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    But you still measure 22 in the rear?
     
  20. May 5, 2011 at 11:32 PM
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    I don't think you will find anyone on here that will speak badly about 5100s.

    Even if you just replace the factory with 5100s at stock, everyone raves about the ride quality improvement. I hope to find out for myself in the next couple weeks.
     

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