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Leveling kit

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by VA Tacoma, Aug 2, 2015.

  1. Aug 2, 2015 at 5:59 AM
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    VA Tacoma

    VA Tacoma [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Considering the aluminum blocks to raise the front a couple of inches. The ones with no spring compressor required. Looks like they just bolt on top of the strut. Any issues with doing it this way?.
    Thanks
     
  2. Aug 2, 2015 at 6:12 AM
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    luchin

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    Lots of good info in the links below.

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/suspension-lift-or-leveling-kit.207206/

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/readylift-lit-kit-or-leveling-kit.144246/

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/tacoma-lift-faq-guide-read-this.11282/

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/suspension-lift-info-includes-pics.142677/
     
  3. Aug 2, 2015 at 6:48 AM
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    VA Tacoma

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    Very helpful, thanks.
    Those links didn't come up in my search.
     
  4. Aug 2, 2015 at 6:51 AM
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    You will sacrifice travel by doing this. And ride quality will go down. I did this a few weeks ago and promptly removed the setup. The better way to go is the bilstein 5100's
     
  5. Aug 2, 2015 at 6:57 AM
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    vypr is right. Your ride will go to shit. Many members do it but it's a band aid solution for a lift. Just get a pair of the 5100s for the front and call it a day. Btw, if your trying to level the truck it's more like 1.75".
     
  6. Aug 2, 2015 at 7:00 AM
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    Again, thanks. I'm giving this up as a bad idea
     
  7. Aug 2, 2015 at 7:03 AM
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  8. Aug 2, 2015 at 7:05 AM
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    The search feature on forums blow.

    I always use google:

    Tacoma lift kit options + tacomaworld

    Or whatever else you're looking for.
     
  9. Aug 2, 2015 at 1:52 PM
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    Best thing I heard all day. I had to learn the hard way. I asked and the guys all said it is a poor choice, and me being hard headed had to learn it the hard way.
    I will be doing the 5100 887 springs and an add a leaf in the rear when I am ready.
     
  10. Aug 2, 2015 at 4:54 PM
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  11. Aug 5, 2015 at 6:06 PM
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    VA Tacoma

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    Good video, thanks
     

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