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Steel bumper vs Leveling kit

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by YouHopper, Nov 16, 2019.

  1. Nov 16, 2019 at 5:58 AM
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    YouHopper

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    So I have a steel CBI t3 front bumper on a stock suspension and I'm looking to level the truck out. going with new meats soon too! wondering what my best option is for getting the front end up enough to clear the new tires with the extra weight?

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  2. Nov 16, 2019 at 6:32 AM
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    LOL your question is too broad to answer specifically...

    Best to JUST level the front end to level the front end and cost the least? new OME front springs or Eibach springs.

    Few more questions...
    First one is;
    what size tires?
    what size budget?
    How much and how hard an off-roading do you do?

    Best IMHO for daily driving AND 95% of off-road;

    Bilstein 8112 front with heavier Bilstein spring set, set to the factory height (1.5") with 8110's on the rear, even factory leafs will be fine unless you are loading the back allot. But even then you'll want to look at Alcan, Deaver, Icon Rxt rear leafs sooner or later...

    At that "level" of suspension you won't recognize it's the same truck.
    If you want a more "floaty" on and off road look at Kings or Icons, 2.5 series Fox.... etc. there are a LOT of good suspension suppliers now for the Tacomas
     
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  3. Nov 16, 2019 at 7:03 AM
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    265/75R16 on the tires just looking to bring the front up a bit so it sits level. I'm putting UCA's and BP-51'S on after this winter. so as far as budget goes... CHEAP for now
     
  4. Nov 16, 2019 at 7:17 AM
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    Look into OME 886 springs then.
     
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    Check out the Eibach pro truck kit. Throw in an AAL in the rear and you’ll be set.

    the Eibach springs are 742lbs, so they can handle the front end weight no problems, and the ride is still very smooth compared to other shocks, since these are valve progressive instead of digressive.

    it’s what I run on my truck and my truck isn’t exactly light with full steel armor.
     
  6. Jan 25, 2020 at 7:55 PM
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    I’d say buy once, cry once man. Leave the truck as is. A little take is good if you are loading up the back from time to time. You will get that leveled look as soon as you put weight or even stand in your bed, because the stock leafs fucking suck dick.
     
  7. Jan 25, 2020 at 8:00 PM
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    Work in progress...
    What are you going to do with those wheels?
     
  8. Jan 27, 2020 at 4:09 AM
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    Was wondering what you decided and how it turned out. I’ve got the low hoop option ordered and going with the same fire size. Considering new leaf springs for the reason stated above but I rarely haul anything besides a few bags of corn and a dead deer if lucky.
     
  9. Jan 27, 2020 at 6:16 AM
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    I got a cbi steel front too. Running Bilstein 6112 with 700lb springs (highest notch on driver side), Dakar rear leaf pack with Bilstein 5160 and SPC UCAs. Rides great. 265/70/17 nitto ridge grapplers if your wondering too

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