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Question about leveling kits?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by wolfgang123, Jul 15, 2009.

  1. Jul 15, 2009 at 8:40 AM
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    wolfgang123

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    hi guys well i was originally looking at a 3inch suspension lift then decided to not get a liuft at all. then i saw these http://www.suspensionconnection.com/cgi-bin/suscon/52901T.html

    leveling kit? so this just raises the front 2 inches wont that make the truck uneven?

    i was just wondering that the deal is...if i did a 2 inch leveling kit would my truck still look "even" from back to front?

    Thanks
    wolfgang
     
  2. Jul 15, 2009 at 10:41 AM
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    sirsaechao

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    I was on the same boat as you and decided on coilovers > spacers. There was to many factors whether a simple spacer type leveling kit will level my truck. Driver side lean, sagging and etc. In the end I choose coilovers to compensate for that kind of factors. I would think if it is a 2" leveling kit for the front would level it w/ the stock rear.
     
  3. Jul 15, 2009 at 1:12 PM
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    thats what i was thinking but they also sell 1 inch leveling kits, i was thinking about like add a leaf and the leveling kit, idk we will see
     
  4. Jul 15, 2009 at 2:33 PM
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    another possible little lift is a larger leaf spring shackle---a shackle that is 3 inches bigger than the stock one will give you approx. 1.5 inches of lift, then in the front run 2 inch coil spacers and this will level it out quite nicely
     
  5. Jul 15, 2009 at 2:48 PM
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    ChrisYoTaCoMa

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    Here is mine with a 2' spacer installed.

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  6. Jul 15, 2009 at 4:24 PM
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    i went here to get my 3" coilspacers. The truck sits prerunner and looks good too. Its a cheap way to get your truck in the air. I love mine, rides great and easy install.
     

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