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How much does a winch affect front ride with stock spring

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Shayaanahmedd_, Apr 28, 2023.

  1. Apr 28, 2023 at 9:01 PM
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    I've heard that adding a winch affects ride height infront, anyone hav us offroad and stock springs and how much does it affect the ride height infront?
     
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    I have a Winch with Bilstein Adjustable Struts and it has been on there since the truck was new and I haven't noticed it was there. I have switched out the cable to the synthetic winch rope and noticed I gained a little height in the front end.
     
  3. Apr 28, 2023 at 10:00 PM
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    Do yk what notch? And id expect rear to be fully stock
     
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    I went with the lowest notch, It was just enough to almost level the truck.
     
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    Is the rear stock, or did u change ur springs?
    Idk how its leveled at stock height with a winch when there's already a good amount of rake.
     
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    The rear is stock, I am using Monroe shocks.
     
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    Hmm there's gotta be something in front extra like a spacer or different springs to make it leveled?
     
  8. Apr 28, 2023 at 10:14 PM
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    You can look at my pictures. I didnt do anything extra.
     
  9. Apr 28, 2023 at 10:19 PM
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    I'd assume u have 265/70r17, 65r18 or 75r16
    I have 265/70r17 as winter tires and it makes it looked more leveled rather then with 265/65r17
     
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    I have the LT265/75R16 10 Ply tires.
     

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