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Worth it to level my truck?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Ktm112racer, Aug 17, 2017.

  1. Aug 17, 2017 at 12:19 PM
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    Hey guys planning on leveling my truck with 5100s in the front. Is it worth it? Or should I just get a aggressive looking bfg all terrain in stock tire size with rims and leave the suspensions alone and call it a day. Opinions?
     
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  2. Aug 17, 2017 at 12:20 PM
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    It's a 2012 trd sport by the way
     
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    Only person who can tell you if it's worth or not is yourself. I always level or lift mine, and put bigger tires on them. It's worth it to me in the end.
     
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  4. Aug 17, 2017 at 12:27 PM
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    Well to me I want to do it but I am unsure if I know what I'm getting myself into just leveling the front out. Don't really want any issues. I still want the truck to ride right as well. They look so good leveled in my opinion though.
     
  5. Aug 17, 2017 at 12:32 PM
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    If you just add Bilstein 5100's to front to bring it up a little you won't need new UCA's and you can use the stock front springs. But you will probably get the front diff vibration from the needle bearing. You could probably do the 5100's up front at .85 or 1.75 depending on what would level it out. And use the 1/4 lean spacer on the Driver's side for the Taco Lean.
     
  6. Aug 17, 2017 at 12:34 PM
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    yes totally worth it

    friends don't let friends drive stock
     
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    I've got 5100 at the front on my 15 to level the truck, set at 2.5 mark. But I also have set of a full skid plates and a heavy tow bar at the front. Everything is been fine so far, I drive it off-road and on the highway, no issues there.
     
  10. Aug 17, 2017 at 3:01 PM
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    So basically if I level my truck I may not have the front diff vibration starting out but eventually I probably more than likely will run into this problem.
     
  11. Aug 17, 2017 at 3:02 PM
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    :thumbsup:
     
  12. Aug 17, 2017 at 3:09 PM
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    keep it under 2" and she won't know a thing... :burnrubber:
     
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    Not true my first lift on my 15 was at 1.75 the vibe came 2 months later
     
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    vibes are objective :notsure:
     
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    Agreed
     
  16. Aug 18, 2017 at 2:03 PM
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    Thank you so much @Unchained 5150 :fistbump:

    There are several ways to level your truck but it all really comes down to what you use it for and budget. IF you would like to go over your various options please feel free to PM me. I will be leaving for the weekend soon but I can definitely get back to you on Monday :)
     
  17. Aug 18, 2017 at 2:06 PM
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    Do it. Cheapest way and better (than spacers). Im still on 5100s and 1.75 until the tax fairies grace me with mid travel and kings.
     

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