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looking for good leveling kit

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by MTNROMR, Jun 13, 2014.

  1. Jun 13, 2014 at 12:59 PM
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    MTNROMR

    MTNROMR [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I want a leveling kit, but don't know what one will work the best. I plan on doing a ready lift, but don't know if I want a 3" front and 2" rear or 3" front and 1" rear.
    Also, I do plan one day to lift it more, but I don't not want to affect my 100,000 mile warranty. Do any problems come from leveling kits?
    Does the 3/2 sit level while the 3/1 sit more like a pretty runner? My main concern it to not mess up the handling or risk damaging my new truck. Also, this is for a 2014 Tacoma TRD Sport 4x4 4 door short bed. Thank you! If you feel this is a bad kit, please share your opinions.
     
  2. Jun 13, 2014 at 3:32 PM
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    I have a 2013 sport 4x4. At 1.75 in the front and 1" in the rear, I have just a slight rake. If I went to 2.5" in the front, I would be nose high.

    Bilstein 5100 is a coil over that can be used for leveling for a good price.
     
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  3. Jun 13, 2014 at 4:43 PM
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    I have the fully adjustable coil overs from ToyTec and I think that is the best way to go! You can dial in your lift just the way you like it and they bolt in nice and easy, no need for a shop to do it and it's not that hard, even if you are alone during the install...
     
  4. Jun 13, 2014 at 6:14 PM
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    If you are looking cheap I would go with the billies up front with stock coil or upgrade to eibach coils. If you go with 3" you might have to swap out your uca's so I'd recommend 2.5" in the front with an AAL in the rear. :D
     
  6. Jun 13, 2014 at 11:51 PM
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    Thank you for all your inputs, but I do want a 3" lift in the front and at max, a 1" in the rear. So from what I understand, it would be a lot better of a lift to get bilstein 5100 adjustable coil over and just a 1" block in the rear with 5100 in the rear also. Would this be a good route to go? I just don't want to affect my warranty or create any problems from to much angles. Thank you!
     
  7. Jun 14, 2014 at 12:04 AM
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    Does anyone happen to have a link to find the kit for 5100's. I guess the way to go is Eibach springs, 5100's all around and a top plate? If so any links to a package for this or what Eibachs to buy? Thank you
     
  8. Jun 14, 2014 at 12:08 AM
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  9. Jun 14, 2014 at 12:51 AM
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    I have bilstien 5100 with 1.5aal budget lift. I would have upgraded to old emu 3" lift.
     
  10. Jun 14, 2014 at 6:09 PM
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