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what size leveling kit ?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by kketten, May 3, 2015.

  1. May 3, 2015 at 6:25 AM
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    kketten

    kketten [OP] New Member

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    hello I have a 2015 Tacoma and looking to just level it. I see a bunch of different sizes on the market. what size would level it nice, without being nose up or not being high enough ?
     
  2. May 3, 2015 at 6:33 AM
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    Most find Bilsteins set at .85 level it. I set my access cab at 1.75 and got 2.5 lift, so way nose high. But I was lifting the rear too, so all is good in the world...

    You'll get a lot of answers and your configuration (reg, access, double cab) will be the main factor. Just be aware that the amount of lift specified by mfg is an average. Lighter configs lift more than double cabs at the same setting.

    Welcome to TW!! Learn to use the search function, there is an incredible amount of info on this topic.
     
  3. May 3, 2015 at 6:47 AM
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    thanks its a extended cab
     
  4. May 3, 2015 at 7:39 AM
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    If your not raising the rear, then simply measure the difference from from to rear. What ever the difference is will be close to what you need to level It. If it's comes out to 2", then go with 1.75 on the billies.

    I had an access cab and now have a double cab. Both of them I put 5100s on. Both came out acurate with what bilstein claimed for lift.

    The access cab I set at 2.5 and it lifted to 2.5. The double cab I set at 1.75 and it lifted to 1.75. Some others may have had different experiences, but mine have been spot on.
     
  5. May 3, 2015 at 9:37 AM
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    ya that was my original idea but I heard of kits that say a certain number and the actual end up being a lot more. just don't want it to nose up. thanks tho
     
  6. May 3, 2015 at 10:18 AM
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    Or for a better ride , you can go the 5100's set at 0 pared up with the OME coils . That's what I did and it rides great . Just my .02 cents .:)
     

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