On the other hand, I would like to level the CrewMax I am getting BUT instead of raising the front a few inches, I would like to lower the back, or even lower the back some and raise the front a little. Robert You bet I completely understand your points and theyre well taken. I have an 08 Tundra SR5 CrewMax, with the 18 wheels. Thinking about putting the sst ready lift kit in my 2011 rock warrior with 3 front and 2 rear. You might be close to the upper a-arm but should clear fairly easy. Jaden The answers you seek are in the comments above your own. 
My truck is an 08 dbl cab 4X4. After talking too the parts guy at toyota he said the truck is raised 3 inches in front and rear, does this seem right would this level the truck. 33x12.50 for no rub on a 9" wide wheel with +25 offset. Again, please advise. The reason for the higher price is that the dealership is marking it up. $1500+ for parts and a lot of labor. To be honest non of these kits should say that they Of course the upper control arm is going to contact the spring, you just made the strut 3 longer without moving any other suspension component on the front end. When I measure to the bottom of the wheel wells they are 36.5 front and 39.5 rear. Depending on the factory rake that is in your truck which can be measured before you put the lift/leveling kit in by useing a tape measure and measuring from the ground to the top of the wheel well front and back(do while parked on a fairly level surface). Thanks. The web site says this will allow me to fit 33 tires on the truck. I just bought a 2wd 07 tundra crew cab with the trd package. Glad to hear they solved the problems.
If you notice any differences larger than that, take it back to whoever installed your kit and ask them to fix it. I just had a TRUXX 3 Front End Leveling kit installed on my truck and already had to wheel alignment done too, but I just noticed some outside tire wear in the past two days. The main reason to install a diff drop is to reduce the wear and tear on the CVs, but its not absolutely essential. Also, depending on the kit youve installed, you may have to re-tighten at 15k miles. cause if they dont disconnect it and they yank it when they take your front end apart then it will stay on. You might also look into leaving bad reviews for the kit on AutoAnything, Amazon, and anywhere else you have a chance. The link below has a pdf on it that tells you how it is performed. If I were to recommend something, it would be to call ToyTec and ask them about buying heavier springs to go along with their front-end leveling kit. But, I guess from a long term standpoint I cant justify taking the risk. http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/tirerack.php, I have 08 Tundra crewmax. Thanks for the help. Nevertheless, there is a solution and really like the looks of it. *Please see Tundra parts pages for any exceptions. Read our Privacy Policy, Find your bed length; Measure from bulkhead to tailgate, Sorry, please enter a valid US or CA postal code. He suggested a 2- 1/2 leveling kit which would not cause as much down travel loss Had my heart set on the 3-1 and one kit. Stock trucks will unlikely suffer the same fate. U just read about the ppl having the problems so its hard to justify if its an isolated issue, bad batch of racks or all of them????? Any feedback, anyone? If you install a levelling kit or lift kit, you need to drop the front diff and replace the clamps. THROUGHOUT OUR WEBSITE AND CATALOGS THESE TERMS ARE USED FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES ONLY. Hug: How is the kit? A new set of coils is definitely better than a spacer I should add that to the article above. Yea it is not east took 3 hours on the right side The lift kit calls for wheels with a 4 to 4.65 back spacing, 8.5 9 wide, 20 Wheels. These require quite a bit of labor plus cutting the frame crossmembers.
Click this link: Another route is to go with a remanufacture rack from a pre 2011 tundra. What kits oare long travel kits? Could be a wheel bearing was damaged during alignment, but that seems really unlikely. When the lift is installed it places an angular load on the cv joints and thus pulls down on the bushing in the diff housing and pulls out on the side gear inside the differential. so hopefully the little offset diff. It may just mean that youll need to do some more maintenance. Thanks! Our catalog features leveling kits of varying lift heights, so you can install a lift kit that can accommodate larger wheel and tire combinations.
Thanks adam, also has anyone had issues with alignment? Jaden C I dont think you need a re-tightening, but its a good idea to check if youre not sure.
The rear is lifted with blocks. While almost everyone who is handy has the basic tools needed for installation, many popular kits require a strut compressor and a pair of hydraulic jacks to complete install. I am currently running 295/55/20 R BFGs on JTI rims, compliments Southeast Toyota Distributing XSP package.
Has anybody experienced this, was it an improper install, or is there a fix for this? Its a tuff country put on by les schwab. for my money, blocks are perfect. Consult your local installer to learn more about the right tire fitment for your application. Thanks D. Once you put the spacer on the shock the new holes do not line up when you are putting the shock back in.
after install, front measures 22, rear 24 inch. The drivers and passenger side should each be identical in distance between wheel center and wheel well, and the front should be within a 1/2 inch of the back. I had a 2 1/2 Revtek leveling kit put on my 2003 Tundra. The leaking CV boot was it the same side both times? Heres an answer to each question: I commented about flex fuel on this post on April 9th, 2009 and then many times afterwards https://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/06/06/trd-57-tundra-supercharger-specs-504-hp-and-550-lb-ft-torque/ The diesel info is here https://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/diesel-toyota-tundra/. Would this void the warranty? Because inconvenience is impressive, especially in an urban [].
Also, since I have a LONG truck, will a rear stabilizer/sway bar help with calming the VCS by stiffening the rear sway? The problem with the factory wheel is the narrow offset will cause the inside of your tire to rub on the upper control arm if you go much wider. You can always add the block laterits a pretty easy install you can manage at home. I am trying to get a clean look and will not be doing any off-roading so will this setup work for me? The main issues with leveling kits are install related, so if youre having a pro do the work youve got no problems. I hav a 2007 tundra dub cab 2wd , i kno i need to lift my truck so i can fit tires but how much 3 front 1 rear , or can i go 2.5front an 1.5 rear HELP ??? A catalog for Tundra isn't available yet. and would aftermarket camber bolts help for the lower control arm? These almost always use a spacer of some kind either above or inside the front coil pack plus a 1 rear block. Check out their website http://www.topguncustomz.com. It is listed as a 2.25 kit but it really lifts the front about 2.6 with no need for a diff spacer. you loose nothing, and gain exactly what your looking for, the right look. Also, what size tires shoul I get to go with the lift? However, significant wear and tear can cause major distortion problems, necessitating kit replacement (and likely front tire replacement as well). Installed the truxx 3 front kit this week, already had 275/75-18s on the truck, looks really nasty now! No funny lights or warnings or trip to dealership asmany have done on this thread. Justin That size sounds very plausible to me. There definitely were some 2011s blowing racks, but it was probably a supplier issue rather than a lift kit issue. Im looking for suggestions on Tires and Wheels. Im thinking of going with a long travel suspension, Im thinking the fox coilovers tuned by kore for my frontend and then some deaver leafs for the rear. As far as 33s go the will clear but may rub on the little plastic flap that hangs in front of the tire. Jason Lancaster | May 09, 2007 | Comments 315. It mentions lifted trucks, but the description is very good. John Ive seen a nice thread on the 4.5 Rough Country lift kit on TundraSolutions (http://www.tundrasolutions.com..installed/) and as far as I can tell its a drop-bracket kit that doesnt require cutting crossmembers like the larger 6 lift kits do. Poly kits usually require re-tightening within a few thousand miles, and there are more than a few examples of polyurethane kits failing (check out the photos below). that would be greatlinks help us get more search engine visitors and that helps us pay the bills! and will they work with the long tavel? Also, assume I stick with the 18 wheel, what width wheel would I need for the new tire. If I go with a 2 inch or 2.5 inch kit, will I need to consider a differential drop? is there a spacer or something that i can use to make it lok better. But I dont want to raise the rear end so what size leveling kit should I go with the 3 inch or 2 1/2? All the do is level the truck and open up some tire space. James Luis You can go 1 inch bigger than stock I think thats 32s. My mechanic told me the problem with installing this kit on the Tundra is that Ill lose down travel which could cause me suspension problems down the road. Toyota Tundra Leveling Kit and Front End Lift Information | Tundra Headquarters Blog I ran across it a couple of weeks ago when I was shopping for a kit myself. maybe consider adjusting your headlights. Also has anyone had any issues with people As far as I know, most will fit 33s without much trouble. I think some people are looking to completely level the truck, so the Bilstein setup is perfect. I know I have read about a few people having issues getting things all in alignment. You need to tear everything attached to your Thats a humongous screw-up at best, and criminal negligence at worst. However u should b fine with the procomp 6 lift bc it has steering stops that seems to fix this problem! I have a 2011 tundra is it ok to level it
However, thats simply no true for most people. Just a good FYI. Selnpro I cant speak to the Tuff Country kit specifically, but if it needs to be tightened twice, make sure its not a polyurethane spacer kit. My coil springs are loudly rubbing against a ball joint any time I even go over a small speed bump and the front end will bounce if I get go through a dip. The factory configuration is, by definition, right, but that doesnt mean its the only reasonable way to adjust a suspension. 
I have an 05 tundra and i just had a 2.5 front 1.5 rear leveling kit put on but the front is still about an inch to low. Thanks.
donahoe racing, sway away, camburg. Their product is great, but they need to at least tell customers that they will need the diff. You guys are all nuts. Alika A leveling kit *should* level your truck, but every truck is different and therefore you may or may not have a perfectly level truck when its all over.
I just had the Ready Lift 2.5 installed and it looks great. I have a 2wd 07 tundra, and would like to get bfg all terrain ta ko.
You might be surprised at how much suspension sag is reduced by fitting those springs. Since most home mechanics we know dont have a strut compressor (or more than one hydraulic jack), its important to consider professional install. also rims were difficult to fit right. Hi I am looking at putting the toytec ultimate lift in my 07 dbl cab tundra and cranking it up to 3 1/2 front and idk what I should do with the rear, they offer the 1 block, 1 1/2 block and 1 1/2 leaf springs they say for constant load. I dont have any other optionsany suggestions as to what to do or any advice on what may possibly be wrong? ( IS IT POSSIBLE). but as far as toe and camber its fine and does not pull in any direction. jaybob If youve got a constant load, the helper springs are great.
Thanks. It comes up over the hood and onto the windsheild from the front tires. LRO 3/1 2010 Tundra 295/70/18 Nitto Trail Grapplers and XD Monsters no problems at all thus far. Reply HELP to 94985 for help. Thats all that matters. A ReadyLIFT leveling kit will maintain a smooth OEM ride without adding stress to stock suspension components! It comes in a black powder coat finish for added corrosion resistance and offers a clean sleek look.
The LRO is higher priced(prob due to aluminum vs steel)!
This last week it was so bad i had to stop and clean the headlites several times because I couldnt see. As for your second question, ToyTec and Low Range off-road are our two favorite lift/leveling kit manufacturers. p.s. Some people are putting 37s on 6 lifted trucks. Having looked at the angles first-hand, I would agree. Theres no denying that your Toyota Tundras factory rake has its purposes and benefits. The typical size ranges for Tundra lift kits are: 1.5 2.5 leveling kits: Usually a basic above-coil spacer kit up front with no rear modification. Let us know if putting things back to stock. Pete.
From what Ive gathered 2 leveling kit w/ the diff drop is the safest way to go without spending too much $$$ on geometry premature wear issues??? Since most of us drive our trucks when they arent loaded up to max payload, we dont usually enjoy the benefit to having the rear-end raised up higher than the front. The plastic flap is removed by two simple screws and skid plate can be trimed or I have seen some people just break the spot welds that hold the extra flaps attached to the skid plate. One of these days Im going to consolidate all the info and come up with a definitive tire size guide for lifted trucks if you have a lift kit and you want to leave a comment here about the size of tire youre running, I would appreciate it. Do you see anything that doesnt belong? [] if installed correctly I should not get excessive wear? example, making the front 4inche lower than back.
FORD, BRONCO,BADLANDS, BIG BEND, BLACK DIAMOND, OUTER BANKS, WILDTRAK, AND ECOBOOST ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Maybe he told me wrong but is it possible for 3 in front and in the rear, Curt You are right its the parts guy thats wrong! Ive never heard anything bad about Tuff Country either, so Im sure youll be happy with them. Also with a 2 do you need a slightly bigger strut in front??? If you dont want to lift the back I would go with the 2 1/2 inch lift and to be safe I would get the diff drop at least thats what I did. Unfortunately, there is quite a bit of variation from truck to truck. Hi Jason, I looked up that brand and they seem pretty good. No axle wrap, more capacity, but is the ride worse? The change in angle on the CV joints is minimal with only 2 of lift. McCoy The only downside to removing the rear blocks is that the rear of the truck will sink lower than the front when its loaded. spacer leveling kit on my 2007 Tundra. ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT glad o traded my dodge for it. Even if you twist the shock 180 the holes will not line up. I suppose one could argue that 3 of lift would change the ball joint angles so much that they would wear out prematurely, but in all honesty thats a concern on just about any kit you buy (albeit a small concern). Also they severely damaged both tie rod ends. Thats why all of our Toyota Tundra leveling kits are crafted by trusted and well-known brands. From what I have heard, this can really be useful during the aligning process and could really help with drivability. Keith Im just going from memory, but Im thinking of a block with a knub thats about 1/4 in height thats just there to help locate the block on the leafis this the pin youre referencing? In other words, considering the need to renting some extra tools, the time and trouble involved, the fact that this job is much easier with 2 people, and that youll need a mechanic to align the front-end anyways, we would suggest having your leveling kit installed by a professional mechanic. Maybe it is something i should talk to Toyota about? When increasing a vehicle wheel and tire size, most larger aftermarket truck and SUV tires are 10-ply (or more) E tires compared to typical OEM 6-ply C tires. Now it pulls to the left again and they said there is nothing else they can do because of the leveling kit? I was looking at the Fat Bobs Garage 2 aluminum spacers. But, for 98% of Tundra owners, Id say reduced downtravel is a minor concern. Getting new 2012 4WD crewmax in soon and want to replace stock steel wheels and tires with 285/70/R17 tires on rock warrior rims. Details. Check out Fat Bobs Garage, Low Range Offroad, or Rize Industrys.
Matt That sounds like good fun, but I dont have to do it everyday! The Tundra sat low in the front to begin with,but now even worst. Thanks for the help! I installed a 2 level kit on my 07 tundra, and got my alignment done. My buddy works at the parts store told me i coulf fit 305/60/18 after the kit. Aluminum will out last the steel sandwich style as well. CHRYSLER, JEEP, JEEP WRANGLER, WRANGLER UNLIMITED, RUBICON, WRANGLER JK, WRANGLER TJ, AND WRANGLER YJ ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF CHRYSLER GROUP LLC. Larry It is a valid argument, but only if you expect to fully compress your front suspensionwhich is extremely difficult to do if you stay on serviced roads. 2006 Tundra DC 2wd. Some people have gotten more than 70k miles out of the tires. has anyone installed BFG ATs, 275/70/R18s on MB, TKO, 189, Offset+25, wheels on 07-12 CM with 2.4 T6-5075 leveling kit?
I dont want it to blowout some where offroad that required four wheel drive to get to. Also is it better to have my new tires and rims put on when the kit is installed or wait a period of time for it to settle? BUT FACING A BIG PROBLEM and NEED SOME HELP. Polyurethane doesnt last near as long as metal, and we dont recommend any kit that uses it as the primary spacer material. hey i want to level out my 2005 tundra . JOE By entering your cell phone number, you agree to receive recurring text messages using an automatic telephone dialing system at the cell number provided when signing up. All had blocks between rear axle & leaf springs during first week. I would like to see some pictures. thanks for any advice! i would like to see tundra headquarters to a review of the 4 inch pure performance lift? Our friendly operators are always ready to help you. $150-$250 parts + labor, 3 front-end lift + 1 rear lift kits: A true lift in that the truck is slightly higher. I am positive it does not have a leveling kit.
This was using two 6 ton jack stands, one floor jack, 1/2 torque wrench, 3/4 air impact, 1/2 dewalt battery impact and 1/4 dewalt batter impact. Jason(admin): I have a question/problemI put the ready lift 2.5 leveling kit on my 2011 Crewmax 44 tundra.
Hi Jason! 1 when i max out the turn on my steering wheel to way a u turn my wheel catches the skid plate i can feel it and hear it. After install the truck looks great but i measured the center of the tire to the fender and the front measures 23 inched while the here measures at 25.5 inches. THEY SUCK!!!! Once above that it seems to disipate. Did you ever get your problem fixed? Im not worried about cost, I want it done right though. Help??? Why not send us one of your kits and well test and review it? I have had my done four times and it still pulls to the left. After adding the front end leveling kit, would the tires be out of proportion or just look tacky? We're sorry, zip can't be updated at this time. I am thinking of using a Pro-Comp leveling kit for my 2006 Tundra, any good or bad info on this leveling kit? "TOYOTA" and "TUNDRA" are registered trademarks of Toyota Motor Corporation. Put the readly lift sst with the 3 front and 2 in the rear, very suprised how much higher it sits from stock i did not think it would be that noticable. Should I be concerned about the cv joints wearing with the Toytec Ultimate lift? There are a ton of 2011 tundras with lifts and levels that are blowing racks! There are also front only kits that lift 2 front only for leveling. Totally happy with it. Can you get 1in or 1.5in lift using an airbag system? My truck came with 255/P70 R18 bridgestone dueler tires. Also, does anyone know how long I can expect the tire to last(miles), I maintain a good service on the balance, rotation and alingment of the factory tires that came with it and have just about gotten 70k. One moreI seen a lot of different products out thereany recs on an all inclusive mid to high grade??? i talked to Dan at LRO and he was very helpful. I also plan to put 20 rims on it with a lower profile tire than comes on it stock with the18 rim. I really enjoy this site also. I had the Pro-Comp leveling kit installed about a year ago on my 07 TRD 44 Crewmax and it has worked without any problems with ride quality or tire wear over the way it came from factory- I bought it new in 07 so I have had it both ways.
My truck is an 08 dbl cab 4X4. After talking too the parts guy at toyota he said the truck is raised 3 inches in front and rear, does this seem right would this level the truck. 33x12.50 for no rub on a 9" wide wheel with +25 offset. Again, please advise. The reason for the higher price is that the dealership is marking it up. $1500+ for parts and a lot of labor. To be honest non of these kits should say that they Of course the upper control arm is going to contact the spring, you just made the strut 3 longer without moving any other suspension component on the front end. When I measure to the bottom of the wheel wells they are 36.5 front and 39.5 rear. Depending on the factory rake that is in your truck which can be measured before you put the lift/leveling kit in by useing a tape measure and measuring from the ground to the top of the wheel well front and back(do while parked on a fairly level surface). Thanks. The web site says this will allow me to fit 33 tires on the truck. I just bought a 2wd 07 tundra crew cab with the trd package. Glad to hear they solved the problems. If you notice any differences larger than that, take it back to whoever installed your kit and ask them to fix it. I just had a TRUXX 3 Front End Leveling kit installed on my truck and already had to wheel alignment done too, but I just noticed some outside tire wear in the past two days. The main reason to install a diff drop is to reduce the wear and tear on the CVs, but its not absolutely essential. Also, depending on the kit youve installed, you may have to re-tighten at 15k miles. cause if they dont disconnect it and they yank it when they take your front end apart then it will stay on. You might also look into leaving bad reviews for the kit on AutoAnything, Amazon, and anywhere else you have a chance. The link below has a pdf on it that tells you how it is performed. If I were to recommend something, it would be to call ToyTec and ask them about buying heavier springs to go along with their front-end leveling kit. But, I guess from a long term standpoint I cant justify taking the risk. http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/tirerack.php, I have 08 Tundra crewmax. Thanks for the help. Nevertheless, there is a solution and really like the looks of it. *Please see Tundra parts pages for any exceptions. Read our Privacy Policy, Find your bed length; Measure from bulkhead to tailgate, Sorry, please enter a valid US or CA postal code. He suggested a 2- 1/2 leveling kit which would not cause as much down travel loss Had my heart set on the 3-1 and one kit. Stock trucks will unlikely suffer the same fate. U just read about the ppl having the problems so its hard to justify if its an isolated issue, bad batch of racks or all of them????? Any feedback, anyone? If you install a levelling kit or lift kit, you need to drop the front diff and replace the clamps. THROUGHOUT OUR WEBSITE AND CATALOGS THESE TERMS ARE USED FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES ONLY. Hug: How is the kit? A new set of coils is definitely better than a spacer I should add that to the article above. Yea it is not east took 3 hours on the right side The lift kit calls for wheels with a 4 to 4.65 back spacing, 8.5 9 wide, 20 Wheels. These require quite a bit of labor plus cutting the frame crossmembers.
Click this link: Another route is to go with a remanufacture rack from a pre 2011 tundra. What kits oare long travel kits? Could be a wheel bearing was damaged during alignment, but that seems really unlikely. When the lift is installed it places an angular load on the cv joints and thus pulls down on the bushing in the diff housing and pulls out on the side gear inside the differential. so hopefully the little offset diff. It may just mean that youll need to do some more maintenance. Thanks! Our catalog features leveling kits of varying lift heights, so you can install a lift kit that can accommodate larger wheel and tire combinations.
Thanks adam, also has anyone had issues with alignment? Jaden C I dont think you need a re-tightening, but its a good idea to check if youre not sure.
The rear is lifted with blocks. While almost everyone who is handy has the basic tools needed for installation, many popular kits require a strut compressor and a pair of hydraulic jacks to complete install. I am currently running 295/55/20 R BFGs on JTI rims, compliments Southeast Toyota Distributing XSP package.
Has anybody experienced this, was it an improper install, or is there a fix for this? Its a tuff country put on by les schwab. for my money, blocks are perfect. Consult your local installer to learn more about the right tire fitment for your application. Thanks D. Once you put the spacer on the shock the new holes do not line up when you are putting the shock back in.
after install, front measures 22, rear 24 inch. The drivers and passenger side should each be identical in distance between wheel center and wheel well, and the front should be within a 1/2 inch of the back. I had a 2 1/2 Revtek leveling kit put on my 2003 Tundra. The leaking CV boot was it the same side both times? Heres an answer to each question: I commented about flex fuel on this post on April 9th, 2009 and then many times afterwards https://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/06/06/trd-57-tundra-supercharger-specs-504-hp-and-550-lb-ft-torque/ The diesel info is here https://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/diesel-toyota-tundra/. Would this void the warranty? Because inconvenience is impressive, especially in an urban [].
Also, since I have a LONG truck, will a rear stabilizer/sway bar help with calming the VCS by stiffening the rear sway? The problem with the factory wheel is the narrow offset will cause the inside of your tire to rub on the upper control arm if you go much wider. You can always add the block laterits a pretty easy install you can manage at home. I am trying to get a clean look and will not be doing any off-roading so will this setup work for me? The main issues with leveling kits are install related, so if youre having a pro do the work youve got no problems. I hav a 2007 tundra dub cab 2wd , i kno i need to lift my truck so i can fit tires but how much 3 front 1 rear , or can i go 2.5front an 1.5 rear HELP ??? A catalog for Tundra isn't available yet. and would aftermarket camber bolts help for the lower control arm? These almost always use a spacer of some kind either above or inside the front coil pack plus a 1 rear block. Check out their website http://www.topguncustomz.com. It is listed as a 2.25 kit but it really lifts the front about 2.6 with no need for a diff spacer. you loose nothing, and gain exactly what your looking for, the right look. Also, what size tires shoul I get to go with the lift? However, significant wear and tear can cause major distortion problems, necessitating kit replacement (and likely front tire replacement as well). Installed the truxx 3 front kit this week, already had 275/75-18s on the truck, looks really nasty now! No funny lights or warnings or trip to dealership asmany have done on this thread. Justin That size sounds very plausible to me. There definitely were some 2011s blowing racks, but it was probably a supplier issue rather than a lift kit issue. Im looking for suggestions on Tires and Wheels. Im thinking of going with a long travel suspension, Im thinking the fox coilovers tuned by kore for my frontend and then some deaver leafs for the rear. As far as 33s go the will clear but may rub on the little plastic flap that hangs in front of the tire. Jason Lancaster | May 09, 2007 | Comments 315. It mentions lifted trucks, but the description is very good. John Ive seen a nice thread on the 4.5 Rough Country lift kit on TundraSolutions (http://www.tundrasolutions.com..installed/) and as far as I can tell its a drop-bracket kit that doesnt require cutting crossmembers like the larger 6 lift kits do. Poly kits usually require re-tightening within a few thousand miles, and there are more than a few examples of polyurethane kits failing (check out the photos below). that would be greatlinks help us get more search engine visitors and that helps us pay the bills! and will they work with the long tavel? Also, assume I stick with the 18 wheel, what width wheel would I need for the new tire. If I go with a 2 inch or 2.5 inch kit, will I need to consider a differential drop? is there a spacer or something that i can use to make it lok better. But I dont want to raise the rear end so what size leveling kit should I go with the 3 inch or 2 1/2? All the do is level the truck and open up some tire space. James Luis You can go 1 inch bigger than stock I think thats 32s. My mechanic told me the problem with installing this kit on the Tundra is that Ill lose down travel which could cause me suspension problems down the road. Toyota Tundra Leveling Kit and Front End Lift Information | Tundra Headquarters Blog I ran across it a couple of weeks ago when I was shopping for a kit myself. maybe consider adjusting your headlights. Also has anyone had any issues with people As far as I know, most will fit 33s without much trouble. I think some people are looking to completely level the truck, so the Bilstein setup is perfect. I know I have read about a few people having issues getting things all in alignment. You need to tear everything attached to your Thats a humongous screw-up at best, and criminal negligence at worst. However u should b fine with the procomp 6 lift bc it has steering stops that seems to fix this problem! I have a 2011 tundra is it ok to level it
However, thats simply no true for most people. Just a good FYI. Selnpro I cant speak to the Tuff Country kit specifically, but if it needs to be tightened twice, make sure its not a polyurethane spacer kit. My coil springs are loudly rubbing against a ball joint any time I even go over a small speed bump and the front end will bounce if I get go through a dip. The factory configuration is, by definition, right, but that doesnt mean its the only reasonable way to adjust a suspension. I have an 05 tundra and i just had a 2.5 front 1.5 rear leveling kit put on but the front is still about an inch to low. Thanks. donahoe racing, sway away, camburg. Their product is great, but they need to at least tell customers that they will need the diff. You guys are all nuts. Alika A leveling kit *should* level your truck, but every truck is different and therefore you may or may not have a perfectly level truck when its all over.
I just had the Ready Lift 2.5 installed and it looks great. I have a 2wd 07 tundra, and would like to get bfg all terrain ta ko. You might be surprised at how much suspension sag is reduced by fitting those springs. Since most home mechanics we know dont have a strut compressor (or more than one hydraulic jack), its important to consider professional install. also rims were difficult to fit right. Hi I am looking at putting the toytec ultimate lift in my 07 dbl cab tundra and cranking it up to 3 1/2 front and idk what I should do with the rear, they offer the 1 block, 1 1/2 block and 1 1/2 leaf springs they say for constant load. I dont have any other optionsany suggestions as to what to do or any advice on what may possibly be wrong? ( IS IT POSSIBLE). but as far as toe and camber its fine and does not pull in any direction. jaybob If youve got a constant load, the helper springs are great.
Thanks. It comes up over the hood and onto the windsheild from the front tires. LRO 3/1 2010 Tundra 295/70/18 Nitto Trail Grapplers and XD Monsters no problems at all thus far. Reply HELP to 94985 for help. Thats all that matters. A ReadyLIFT leveling kit will maintain a smooth OEM ride without adding stress to stock suspension components! It comes in a black powder coat finish for added corrosion resistance and offers a clean sleek look.
The LRO is higher priced(prob due to aluminum vs steel)!
This last week it was so bad i had to stop and clean the headlites several times because I couldnt see. As for your second question, ToyTec and Low Range off-road are our two favorite lift/leveling kit manufacturers. p.s. Some people are putting 37s on 6 lifted trucks. Having looked at the angles first-hand, I would agree. Theres no denying that your Toyota Tundras factory rake has its purposes and benefits. The typical size ranges for Tundra lift kits are: 1.5 2.5 leveling kits: Usually a basic above-coil spacer kit up front with no rear modification. Let us know if putting things back to stock. Pete.
From what Ive gathered 2 leveling kit w/ the diff drop is the safest way to go without spending too much $$$ on geometry premature wear issues??? Since most of us drive our trucks when they arent loaded up to max payload, we dont usually enjoy the benefit to having the rear-end raised up higher than the front. The plastic flap is removed by two simple screws and skid plate can be trimed or I have seen some people just break the spot welds that hold the extra flaps attached to the skid plate. One of these days Im going to consolidate all the info and come up with a definitive tire size guide for lifted trucks if you have a lift kit and you want to leave a comment here about the size of tire youre running, I would appreciate it. Do you see anything that doesnt belong? [] if installed correctly I should not get excessive wear? example, making the front 4inche lower than back.
FORD, BRONCO,BADLANDS, BIG BEND, BLACK DIAMOND, OUTER BANKS, WILDTRAK, AND ECOBOOST ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Maybe he told me wrong but is it possible for 3 in front and in the rear, Curt You are right its the parts guy thats wrong! Ive never heard anything bad about Tuff Country either, so Im sure youll be happy with them. Also with a 2 do you need a slightly bigger strut in front??? If you dont want to lift the back I would go with the 2 1/2 inch lift and to be safe I would get the diff drop at least thats what I did. Unfortunately, there is quite a bit of variation from truck to truck. Hi Jason, I looked up that brand and they seem pretty good. No axle wrap, more capacity, but is the ride worse? The change in angle on the CV joints is minimal with only 2 of lift. McCoy The only downside to removing the rear blocks is that the rear of the truck will sink lower than the front when its loaded. spacer leveling kit on my 2007 Tundra. ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT glad o traded my dodge for it. Even if you twist the shock 180 the holes will not line up. I suppose one could argue that 3 of lift would change the ball joint angles so much that they would wear out prematurely, but in all honesty thats a concern on just about any kit you buy (albeit a small concern). Also they severely damaged both tie rod ends. Thats why all of our Toyota Tundra leveling kits are crafted by trusted and well-known brands. From what I have heard, this can really be useful during the aligning process and could really help with drivability. Keith Im just going from memory, but Im thinking of a block with a knub thats about 1/4 in height thats just there to help locate the block on the leafis this the pin youre referencing? In other words, considering the need to renting some extra tools, the time and trouble involved, the fact that this job is much easier with 2 people, and that youll need a mechanic to align the front-end anyways, we would suggest having your leveling kit installed by a professional mechanic. Maybe it is something i should talk to Toyota about? When increasing a vehicle wheel and tire size, most larger aftermarket truck and SUV tires are 10-ply (or more) E tires compared to typical OEM 6-ply C tires. Now it pulls to the left again and they said there is nothing else they can do because of the leveling kit? I was looking at the Fat Bobs Garage 2 aluminum spacers. But, for 98% of Tundra owners, Id say reduced downtravel is a minor concern. Getting new 2012 4WD crewmax in soon and want to replace stock steel wheels and tires with 285/70/R17 tires on rock warrior rims. Details. Check out Fat Bobs Garage, Low Range Offroad, or Rize Industrys.
Matt That sounds like good fun, but I dont have to do it everyday! The Tundra sat low in the front to begin with,but now even worst. Thanks for the help! I installed a 2 level kit on my 07 tundra, and got my alignment done. My buddy works at the parts store told me i coulf fit 305/60/18 after the kit. Aluminum will out last the steel sandwich style as well. CHRYSLER, JEEP, JEEP WRANGLER, WRANGLER UNLIMITED, RUBICON, WRANGLER JK, WRANGLER TJ, AND WRANGLER YJ ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF CHRYSLER GROUP LLC. Larry It is a valid argument, but only if you expect to fully compress your front suspensionwhich is extremely difficult to do if you stay on serviced roads. 2006 Tundra DC 2wd. Some people have gotten more than 70k miles out of the tires. has anyone installed BFG ATs, 275/70/R18s on MB, TKO, 189, Offset+25, wheels on 07-12 CM with 2.4 T6-5075 leveling kit?
I dont want it to blowout some where offroad that required four wheel drive to get to. Also is it better to have my new tires and rims put on when the kit is installed or wait a period of time for it to settle? BUT FACING A BIG PROBLEM and NEED SOME HELP. Polyurethane doesnt last near as long as metal, and we dont recommend any kit that uses it as the primary spacer material. hey i want to level out my 2005 tundra . JOE By entering your cell phone number, you agree to receive recurring text messages using an automatic telephone dialing system at the cell number provided when signing up. All had blocks between rear axle & leaf springs during first week. I would like to see some pictures. thanks for any advice! i would like to see tundra headquarters to a review of the 4 inch pure performance lift? Our friendly operators are always ready to help you. $150-$250 parts + labor, 3 front-end lift + 1 rear lift kits: A true lift in that the truck is slightly higher. I am positive it does not have a leveling kit.
This was using two 6 ton jack stands, one floor jack, 1/2 torque wrench, 3/4 air impact, 1/2 dewalt battery impact and 1/4 dewalt batter impact. Jason(admin): I have a question/problemI put the ready lift 2.5 leveling kit on my 2011 Crewmax 44 tundra.
Hi Jason! 1 when i max out the turn on my steering wheel to way a u turn my wheel catches the skid plate i can feel it and hear it. After install the truck looks great but i measured the center of the tire to the fender and the front measures 23 inched while the here measures at 25.5 inches. THEY SUCK!!!! Once above that it seems to disipate. Did you ever get your problem fixed? Im not worried about cost, I want it done right though. Help??? Why not send us one of your kits and well test and review it? I have had my done four times and it still pulls to the left. After adding the front end leveling kit, would the tires be out of proportion or just look tacky? We're sorry, zip can't be updated at this time. I am thinking of using a Pro-Comp leveling kit for my 2006 Tundra, any good or bad info on this leveling kit? "TOYOTA" and "TUNDRA" are registered trademarks of Toyota Motor Corporation. Put the readly lift sst with the 3 front and 2 in the rear, very suprised how much higher it sits from stock i did not think it would be that noticable. Should I be concerned about the cv joints wearing with the Toytec Ultimate lift? There are a ton of 2011 tundras with lifts and levels that are blowing racks! There are also front only kits that lift 2 front only for leveling. Totally happy with it. Can you get 1in or 1.5in lift using an airbag system? My truck came with 255/P70 R18 bridgestone dueler tires. Also, does anyone know how long I can expect the tire to last(miles), I maintain a good service on the balance, rotation and alingment of the factory tires that came with it and have just about gotten 70k. One moreI seen a lot of different products out thereany recs on an all inclusive mid to high grade??? i talked to Dan at LRO and he was very helpful. I also plan to put 20 rims on it with a lower profile tire than comes on it stock with the18 rim. I really enjoy this site also. I had the Pro-Comp leveling kit installed about a year ago on my 07 TRD 44 Crewmax and it has worked without any problems with ride quality or tire wear over the way it came from factory- I bought it new in 07 so I have had it both ways.