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2010 leveling kit

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by stevep, Dec 25, 2014.

  1. Dec 25, 2014 at 6:40 PM
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    stevep

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    What do you guys recommend for a front leveling kit brand and place to buy
    I put 265/70/17 terra grapplers on and 1-1/4" wheel spacers and now front wheels rub when I turn
    Some help on a leveling kit would be great
     
  2. Dec 25, 2014 at 6:59 PM
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    muddog67

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    Leveling kits are not recommended for 4WD ,to many moving parts . they are better for prerunners . Save your money and get Bilstein 5100s
     
  3. Dec 25, 2014 at 7:42 PM
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    +2 on the 5100s 300 bucks for set roughly 3 adjustable lift settings. 0.85 if you are stock will level you
     
  4. Dec 25, 2014 at 8:24 PM
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    There are many threads on this site that say no to leveling kits on a 4wd because of the compression with the spacers is to intense with the level kits when doing mild to major flexing . IDK why it works for your baja, it could be different springs and shock set up but I put the 5100s on mine which is 4wd because I didnt want to take any chances .
     
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  5. Dec 25, 2014 at 8:29 PM
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    Spacer lift is ok if you don't do major off roading had one on my truck for 60k miles then upgraded to 5100s and ome springs it's night and day difference but driving on pavment spacers are ok in my opinion. That's first had experience but op honestly 5100 shocks for around 300 is a great deal and you will love the ride.
     
  6. Dec 26, 2014 at 6:34 AM
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    So I can get 5100 just for the front and adjust them up
    They are adjustable
    What's the best place to buy
    I do all pavement driving I have never gone off road and don't plan to
     
  7. Dec 26, 2014 at 6:35 AM
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    So the 5100 are just a shock that get s changed out
     
  8. Dec 26, 2014 at 6:48 AM
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    Yes 5100s are the shocks. A lot of guys go that route to level. I have them in the frot an back and with 265/75/16 my trucks sits level. I have the shocks on the 1.75 setting
     
  9. Dec 26, 2014 at 7:15 AM
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    Yes the 5100's adjust from .85", 1.25" and 2.50" for lift up front to level truck out. Look at DownSouthMotorsports or Toyteclifts for good deals on them.
     
  10. Dec 26, 2014 at 7:22 AM
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    Headstrong I think has the best deal
     
  11. Dec 26, 2014 at 7:23 AM
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    You will also notice a huge difference on how smooth the ride is and handling , Much better quicker rebound time when hitting bumps or speed bumps . 5100s cost a little more but well worth it .
     
  12. Dec 26, 2014 at 9:40 AM
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    I have mine at the middle setting (1.75") and a 1.5" AAL in the rear. Rear sits about 1" higher than the front, I just prefer to have added load capacity and not to have the bro lean when I haul anything.
    I'm running 265/70/17 Duratracs.
     
  13. Dec 26, 2014 at 9:41 AM
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    My bad 1.75" haha.
     
  14. Dec 26, 2014 at 2:12 PM
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    I have 5100s on mine, set to 1.75". I have saggy leafs in the back so I'm a bit nose high. I got them online from Wheelers in Oregon, best deal at the time.
     

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