1 inch leveling kit

Does anyone have any experience with putting in a 1" spacer on the front springs. I bought a 1 inch set of spacers (i realize they wont be 1 inch thick) from Street Rays. It appears they plan on using the existing studs for the simple install. I asked the company and the response I got was "the spacers should use up the remaining factory stud length." The spacers were only $29.24 but its the trouble of taking apart my new 2017 only to find out "should" was a sales pitch. Anyone one with any pics please help my confidence out. Thanks in advance. Oh I am only going 1" because of the level issue. I am not wanting a lifted Tacoma (at least not right now) as I am using this ride to travel long distances.

 

I got the 1/2" top plate kit from Headstrong Offroad. They come with longer studs. They gave me exactly 1" of lift. Factory studs SEEMED too short. Didn't try them with, but I would rather be safe than sorry.

 

I put the 1/4" spacer (from Headstrong) on the driver's side when I lifted my truck. I barely have a thread showing. I'd say you will need longer studs if you have 1/2" spacers.
But I'm just some random guy on the internets and I've been known to be full of shit a time or two.

 

Did you reuse the factory nuts?

 

Yep.

 

Was 1/4 enough to level the front end?

 

Ok that confirms my suspicion. Street Rays make thier spacer work by using a normal flange nut vs the much thicker Toyota nut on the studs. Thanks all

 

I used 5100's for the lift. Only put the 1/4" spacer on the driver's side to correct the lean. It still measures about 1/8" lower on the driver's side, which isn't noticeable.

 

Didnt neet a leveling kit after all. I think it looks fine as is, plus the peace of mind I didn't screw anything up.

 

I put the toytec 1/2" spacer on my truck. I did have to swap out the studs. I like the way it turned out

 

Have you gotten any front end vibes since the install? (front diff clamshell bushing)

 

I did the ECGS bushing as well

 

I believe if I go this route I will install it also.. Thanks.

 

Thinking of getting these. How is it holding up? Did you add anything in the back?