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Leveling a 3rd gen tacoma

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ronjonsilvers, Nov 17, 2015.

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  1. Nov 20, 2015 at 8:16 AM
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    there hasnt been any reported driveline vibration caused from lift yet. most are running without shims or cb drop also so youll be good.
     
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  2. Nov 20, 2015 at 10:25 AM
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    Cool. How high do you think you can go without problems?
     
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  3. Nov 20, 2015 at 10:28 AM
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    mostly everyone is doing 1.5" in the rear. not sure how much higher you want.
     
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  4. Nov 23, 2015 at 9:29 AM
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    Being that the 3rd gens come 1 inch higher in the front stock. If I added my billsteins at 1.5(or whatever the 3rd notch is) would that put the equivalent stress of 2.5 inches of front lift??? Versus just doing the .85 adjustment.
     
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  5. Nov 24, 2015 at 2:59 PM
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    Finished product ladies and gentlemen! Thanks to all for everyone's input.
    -Billstein 5100's at .85 (2nd notch)
    -Mickey Thompson Baja Lock 17
    -BFG rugged terrains 265/70R17

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  6. Nov 24, 2015 at 3:05 PM
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    So, nothing on the rear? Just the Bilsteins at 2nd notch on front and that happened?
     
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  7. Nov 24, 2015 at 3:10 PM
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    Exactly that
     
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  8. Nov 24, 2015 at 3:15 PM
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    That's what I will do next year when the tires are shot. I don't want to get all crazy with lifting my truck. Just give it a little Batta Bing! That looks great.
     
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  9. Nov 24, 2015 at 3:42 PM
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    That's exactly what I was going for, not to spend a ton of money lifting it and wearig out the components (ball joints, exc) but give it alittle pop and turn a head or two :)
     
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  10. Nov 24, 2015 at 9:57 PM
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    Do you still need to do an alignment after .85 lift?
     
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  11. Nov 24, 2015 at 10:22 PM
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    I marked my alignment cams so when I bolted everything back up my steering was straight as an arrow..... Only down side is my wheels had a slight slant to them so it is a good idea to get an alignment after. You can see the front tires kind cock eyed in this picture, the top leaning out

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  12. Nov 24, 2015 at 11:30 PM
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    @ronjonsilvers - Thanks, maybe I'll have to jump on the deal at Jet.com
     
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  13. Nov 25, 2015 at 1:22 AM
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    you should after any kind of lift - why take a chance on trashing those expensive new tires.
     
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  14. Nov 25, 2015 at 4:44 AM
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    you may want to get your camera aligned as well, lol.
     
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    Had anyone actually done measurements with the stock suspension to see how much higher the rear is than the front on level ground?
     
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  16. Nov 25, 2015 at 5:50 AM
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  17. Nov 25, 2015 at 8:21 AM
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  18. Nov 25, 2015 at 8:33 AM
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    Your truck looks good man, was actually thinking about doing this to my 2016 SR Access Cab. Getting 4 Billsteins and setting them at 2.5 in the front and using my stock coils and and all you have to do is add a AAL or 1.5" block to level it out? I can get all 4 Blisteins on www.jet.com for like $306.92 shipped! And they are doing 20% off your order too now! So with a 2.5" front lift will the alignment be ok or do i have to do UCA?

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    What size tires you running
     
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