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Leveling kit

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by stevep, Sep 19, 2015.

  1. Sep 19, 2015 at 2:45 PM
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    How much does the truck have to go up in the front to be level with the back also is this something that I would be able to do on my own or is it have to go to a shop to get done and what brand do you guys recommend and how much are they
     
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    Measure the rear height hub to fender.

    Measure the front height hub to fender.

    Subtract front height from rear height.
     
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  3. Sep 19, 2015 at 2:50 PM
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    Ok what kind of kit do you guys recommend to get the extra height
     
  4. Sep 19, 2015 at 2:52 PM
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    Depends on what the height is. What are the measurements?
     
  5. Sep 19, 2015 at 2:59 PM
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    There is about 1 3/4" difference
     
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    5100s at 1.75 setting. That's what I would get.
     
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    Where is the best place to order
     
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  10. Sep 19, 2015 at 4:48 PM
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    So this is just shocks for front end
     
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    Yep. You can buy a full set for $330 or so.

    But the rears don't do anything for lift. If you need new shocks out back, I liked my 5100s.
     
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  12. Sep 19, 2015 at 4:52 PM
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    Can I just put them in front only
    And this is all you need
     
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    Where did you buy yours and is there a brand name
     
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