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Lift/level question

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by BBogey, Jun 14, 2025 at 6:42 PM.

  1. Jun 14, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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    BBogey

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    OK, I’ll start by saying I’m extremely “mechanical STUPID” and at 69 years of age, it isn’t likely to change.

    I have a 2023 Tacoma Sport…that will never go off road unless you consider 5/8 crushed gravel off road. I’m after two things: SLIGHT lift/leveling just for looks, second is I tow a boat that all in weighs about. 3,700 pounds and I feel like it pushes me around a little while driving.

    would this above “offer” from Toyota help these two issues, and would it be quality work for the most part, or junk?

    Being a mechanical moron, I took the below brochure with me to my nearest Toyota dealer to see if they could make me understand it…that was a joke!! They couldn’t even give me a price until they made two different phone calls to two different people (parts & service)

    So, any words (simple ones) of wisdom?
    Thanks!!!

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  2. Jun 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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    It will help lift and level the truck.

    It will NOT help with the boat.
    Better braking will help with the boat. (ideally on the trailer axle)
     
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  3. Jun 14, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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    Thank you - in your opinion would it negatively affect my ride any, or do you think it would feel the same as it is now, which I think is pretty good.
     
  4. Jun 14, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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    I have no experience with that particular lift.
    If it was in fact designed and engineered by Toyota as it says, I would say the ride won't be much worse. (if it is worse at all).

    I'm curious as to what all is included in the lift.
     
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  5. Jun 15, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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    gotoman1969

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    From my understanding the shocks are just rebranded Bilstein 5100s. The truck will ride a bit firmer but imo not unbearable.
     

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