Front lift to level?

How much front lift is needed to level a 3rd Gen DCSB?

 

5100 shocks set to the middle notch. 1.5” or so.

 

If you lift the front 1.5” and not lift the back at all, you’ll look ridiculous going down the road whenever you actually put anything in the bed. I have no idea why people do this (like a grown man with his ass hanging out of his sagging pants, trying to look “cool”). Defeats the purpose of a truck, but then again TW.

 

Get your tape measure out, measure from center of hub up to fender - front and back. If you want to know exactly how your truck sits.

 

I had thought of that, however, my truck isn’t even built yet. It’s scheduled to be built 26 February, dealer is estimating a end of March delivery day.

 

Congrats! You are going to really like having a Tacoma once you get it. What kind of budget do you have for suspension?

 

No real budget but just looking to get closer to level
Possibly 1/2” nose down

 

If you want a 1/2" lift just to get it to sit higher, this guy works awesome.

https://www.headstrongoffroad.com/store/p31/HS_1/4"_Top_Plate_Spacer_-_TT05514-TPS.html

Ideally a 1.5" lift makes it level, but I like many have regretted level. 1" rake is perfect on these trucks. Not dead level.

 

Bilstein 5100 second from bottom clip setting will net you 0.65 front lift, giving you close to 1/2" rake

 

People who like the level look also typically install air bags so their ass isnt drooping. Always level.

 

That’s exactly what Im looking for. Close to stock as possible, but nothing more than 0-1.5” lift

 

Just FYI, the front rake is designed to accommodate bed loading. Generally people only level trucks they don’t ever plan on hauling stuff with. If you ever load the bed of a “leveled” Tacoma, you likely won’t be happy with the results.

 

As said above measure yours when you get it before deciding how much you want to lift the front. The Pro comes an inch higher in the front from the factory and that's pretty damn level. Everyone telling you to only go a half inch are honestly just wasting time, it's barely noticeable.

And as far as hauling, most folks don't buy a little Tacoma to haul stuff daily...other than a permanent RTT or shitload of broverlander gear. 99% of the time the only thing I'm hauling is my old ass.


That's 2" up front and it's balls on level as measured above.

 

Damn that looks good
Can’t wait to get the Cestrial Silver Taco

Lots of good advice, just in planning stages and getting opinions.

 

5100's set to #3 or #4 will level it.

 

Agree. Get the nose down and the rear back up. Level shouldn’t ever look nose high.

 

Does anyone realize that the truck is actually level when stock? Look at the frame. Level! The body has a rake to it, not the whole truck.
Get off my lawn.

 

1.1" up front with Bilstein 5100's is the correct answer.

Bigger better shock than the OEM shocks, and Bilstein recommends you keep the OEM springs. No brainer...

 

6112/5160 set at .5 lift
no rear lift