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Lift kit or leveling kit

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by StancedToy, Feb 14, 2017.

  1. Feb 14, 2017 at 6:55 PM
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    StancedToy

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    Any suggestions on what leveling or lift kit I should get ? I know I want a 3in lift keeping the price at a reasonable price, lookin to spend a little over $200. HELP PLEASE
     
  2. Feb 14, 2017 at 9:39 PM
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    with your budget a leveling kit is about all you will be able to afford.
     
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    Word.

    3" spacer for $200 means you don't have money for $450 UCAs either.

    Or tires.

    Or wheels.

    Or chasing vibes.
     
  4. Feb 14, 2017 at 10:00 PM
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    Why do i keep seeing "lift or leveling kit"
    They are both lifting the truck.

    Now, "lift coils vs spacers" i can understand that title.... its not just here, theres a couple forums i see this at. I even had someone say "i dont want to lift the truck, i just want it leveled"..... were they contimplating pulling out a leaf so to level it and not lift it? They confused the hell outta me on that number.
     
  5. Feb 14, 2017 at 10:02 PM
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    T4RFTMFW

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    Because lift kits are generally different than leveling kits, though they're the same.

    Leveling kit means blocks and spacers, 100% of the time.

    Lift kit usually doesn't.
     
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    Play on words i guess.

    I know a leveling kit is a spacer, but i mean... it lifts....and i had someone even say they dont wanna lift. Just wondered if anyone else seen it before and paused for a second.

    Anyhow....OP, save up for some coils
     
  7. Feb 14, 2017 at 10:12 PM
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    Keep reading threads here showing the results people get and look for the follow ups indicating if they have encountered any issues caused by taking the path they did. While you read save some more loot to make sure you are doing it right. A 30 thousand-ish truck is worth more than some blocks.

    Also, welcome to TacomaWorld.
     
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  8. Feb 15, 2017 at 8:48 AM
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    Stock
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    Stock with Wheels and Tires
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    2 inch level
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    AAL to come....
     
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  9. Feb 15, 2017 at 8:51 AM
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    In the middle picuture is that stock with what size tires ?
     
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    Stock suspension with 265 70 17 falken wildpeak at3.
     
  11. Feb 15, 2017 at 8:53 AM
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    need to learn more about this stuff
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  12. Feb 15, 2017 at 8:57 AM
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    2016 Sport suspension 1/2 spacer up front and aal in rear SCS Stealth 6 17 inch wheels Wildpeak AT3 265 70 17
    I bought a 2016 sport suspension (coils, leaf pack with aal already added, and all 4 shocks for $100) added a 1/2 spacer to the front ($30).

    2 inches up front and not sure of the rear yet.
     
  13. Feb 15, 2017 at 11:34 AM
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    know any brands that are good but yet have a good price ? I'm looking at a 3in front and 2in rear supreme suspension leveling kit, know anything about that brand ?
     
  14. Feb 15, 2017 at 11:54 AM
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    Just buy it.


    Can't stand askholes that waste everyone's time with stupid questions that they have already made their decision about.
     
  15. Feb 15, 2017 at 12:15 PM
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    look up daystar
     
  16. Feb 15, 2017 at 12:22 PM
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    At 3 inches you might need upper control arms.
     
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