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Leveling the truck.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Redbull1967, Dec 29, 2022.

  1. Dec 29, 2022 at 8:27 PM
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    Redbull1967

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    I have a 2022 Tacoma SR5 access cab I want to level the truck does anybody know how far out the front end is compared to the rear? Thank you for any help
     
  2. Dec 29, 2022 at 8:40 PM
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    about an inch. 2x1 lift= close to level. as soon as you put anything in the bed, you have a Carolina Squat. Most end up leveling, then going back to factory rake. Ski
     
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    Those trucks should come perfectly level...my 2020 sr5 did so have a few others i have seen here. I have no idea why yours is different.
     
  4. Dec 30, 2022 at 10:53 AM
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    Only the Pro sits different, all other models are the same rake.

    Measure from the center of your hub to the bottom of your fender well, then you'll know exactly what you need.

    An inch won't get it balls on level, but most think it looks nose high truly level.
     
  5. Dec 30, 2022 at 11:03 AM
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    My taco disagrees.:) That was stock
    Sport suspension. Now with 2” lift, still a rake.

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    These were all sr, and sr5 access cabs over the last few years. Your truck is more like a buddies that had a 2019 trd double cab. I've measured mine when it was an a level concrete slab. It sits within an 1/4'' front to rear, side to side.
     
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    Haven’t measured mine but I would guess it’s about 1 1/2” difference.
     
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    1" lift in front levels your truck.

    2/1" Lift would be the same, or a 3/2" lift.
     
  9. Dec 30, 2022 at 2:50 PM
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    Ass in the air is where its at!! No one likes a saggy ass
     
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    My gen1 tundra sat higher in the rear. Only when i put a few hundred lbs. in the bed did it look level. To tell you the truth my tacoma looks more normal sitting perfectly level, plus it gets way better traction in snow than my tundra ever did unloaded.
     
  12. Dec 31, 2022 at 6:16 AM
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    These trucks definitely don’t come level from the factory. I assumed everyone knew this???
     
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    Well the sr and sr5 must. I've seen enough of them here. Mine is proof of it.
     
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    Okay, post a pic of it stock brand new.
     
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    Measure from center of your wheel vertically to the edge of the wheel well opening. Then you'll know what your truck is.

    BTW, rake (rear higher than front) is there for the ability to carry load and not sag the rear, which makes handling (steering, braking, etc) worse.

    The 'level' fad is only for looks. There is no functional advantage.
     
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    1-1/4” to 1-1/2” give or take. I worked at a tire shop for a bit and every Tacoma that got a 2” front leveling spacer drove out of the shop with a slight front lean.
     
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    Your rear leafs sagged and appears "leveled"
    SR5 has 1" rake.
     
  18. Dec 31, 2022 at 8:59 AM
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