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How much front lift is need to level up with my factory rear on 14 TRD taco ?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by swamp monkey, May 21, 2017.

  1. May 21, 2017 at 10:09 PM
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    swamp monkey

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    I am looking to find out how much lift I need to add to the front of my 14 TRD to level it out with the factory rear.. Im guessing 1.5 to 2" ... also if I do 2.5" lift on front how much additional lift is needed for the rear ? 1" or 1.5" ?
     
  2. May 21, 2017 at 10:11 PM
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    Google search is your friend but 1.5 inch or so to level, and if you go 2.5 front you will need 1- 1.5 rear
     
  3. May 22, 2017 at 7:57 AM
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    take tape measure. and go out to measure your truck.... simple as that.
     
  4. May 22, 2017 at 8:33 AM
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    Completely level looks like its leaning back due to the body lines. That's my personal opinion anyway, 1" looks the best.
     
  5. May 22, 2017 at 8:39 AM
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    just add 10 lbs to the bed...
     
  6. May 22, 2017 at 8:40 AM
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    Some of our trucks don't squat till we hit 500lb's :thumbsup:
     
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  7. May 22, 2017 at 10:15 AM
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    1.75 is level on mine the problem is when I carry anything in the bed or tow my boat. I am a little nose high which I hate. I saw a F350 this morning with a serious bro lean. Probably had a 8" lift on front and 5 on rear. The tire/wheels that stuck well past the fender wells made it look even more stupid. Last thing you want is a bro lean. I see too many full size that have it.
     
  8. May 22, 2017 at 11:08 AM
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    No worries with me looking for the bro lean.. I hate that look as well.. think ill do a 2.5 lift in front amd 1.5 lift on rear...Yes
     
  9. May 22, 2017 at 6:29 PM
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    Bro lean? Is that when the rear sits lower than the front? I've always liked the rear to sit higher. I'm worried that my rear end will sit lower once I have the topper installed, maybe next week.
     
  10. May 23, 2017 at 6:01 AM
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    Easiest way to see it for your self is jack it up till you like it then measure it. :thumbsup:
     
  11. May 23, 2017 at 6:03 AM
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    That's what I did and couldn't be happier.

    Bilstein 5100s
    OME 885 coils
    Add A leaf

    This'll run you like $650-$700 from Headstrong Offroad and will ride like stock.
     
  12. May 23, 2017 at 6:21 AM
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    Which notch do you have the Bilsteins set at? Which AAL do you have or does it really matter? Are you using the stock rear shocks? I'm looking for a mild lift while maintaining a stock ride.
     
  13. May 23, 2017 at 6:37 AM
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    Longer shocks in the back are needed for any lift. They make them longer for your lift height you chose.
     
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  14. May 23, 2017 at 7:05 AM
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    The bilsteins are set at 0. I had 5100s in the rear as well to accommodate the lift. As far as the AAL, it doesn't matter which one. The main difference is a single AAL vs a 3 leaf progressive AAL. The 3 leaf rides smoother, but costs more. I had the single and was fine.
     
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  15. May 23, 2017 at 7:06 AM
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    Thank you.
     
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    Did you use new UCAs ?
     
  17. May 24, 2017 at 5:15 PM
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    Nope. Stock ones and it aligned fine.
     
  18. May 24, 2017 at 5:16 PM
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    Concur!
     
  20. May 27, 2017 at 7:15 AM
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    I set level or within a half inch with eibach springs up front and TSB rear leafs
     

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