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Best leveling kit

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Jimothy727, Feb 8, 2022.

  1. Feb 8, 2022 at 5:28 PM
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    Jimothy727

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    Looking for what you guys/gals think is the best choice for leveling kit. I’ve heard some positive posts and some negative posts about the rough country leveling kit…..just don’t want to waste my time or money. Thx in advance!
     
  2. Feb 8, 2022 at 6:28 PM
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    Kruuuzn

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    I leveled my 2020 with a pair of Bilstein 5100s on the front.
    Pretty happy with it.
     
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  3. Feb 8, 2022 at 6:37 PM
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    shotgunbilly420

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    315/75/16, 6in modded RC lift,Anderson Engineering manifold spacer,K&N air intake, URD YPipe, stock exhaust ,16" method nv305 wheels, AFE throttle body spacer, vf Tune program, JTL 3.0 Oil catch can x2, rear cat delete
    Rough country
     
  4. Feb 8, 2022 at 7:27 PM
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    jlaurence32

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    I'm happy with my Rough Country stuff. Just get the spacers, they're cheap, and try it!
     
  5. Feb 8, 2022 at 7:50 PM
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    Yea I thought about doing that, have a neighbor who just leveled his Chevy and I mentioned wanting to level my truck and possibly just buying the puck lift and he’s like “shit, now come on, can’t do that. If you’re gonna do it, do it right” :rofl:
     
  6. Feb 8, 2022 at 7:55 PM
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    skidooboy

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    dd light bars, trd cat back exhaust, KDMax tuned, trd skid plate, 2" lift, sema wheels toyo open country at3 tires.
    very happy with my supreme suspension +2" front, +1" rear spacer kit but, my 19 sport is a spoiled pavement princess. Ski
     
  7. Feb 10, 2022 at 6:06 PM
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    claytaco1

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    Would you mind sharing a pic of your truck. I'm thinking about putting that exact kit on my trd offroad
     
  8. Feb 10, 2022 at 6:19 PM
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    dd light bars, trd cat back exhaust, KDMax tuned, trd skid plate, 2" lift, sema wheels toyo open country at3 tires.
    Ask and ye shall receive. 265/70/17 toyo open country at3's with trd sema wheels. Ski

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  10. Feb 11, 2022 at 4:46 PM
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    I see people post this but I can't quite wrap my head around it. You're replacing the front struts to level the truck? I'm assuming the tube is longer. And the front/read struts don't match?
     
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  11. Feb 12, 2022 at 8:44 AM
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    To level the truck, do you just need to buy the 2" front spacers or is there anything required in the rear? I saw some reviews on the Rough Country website that said the 2" kit left the truck looking like the nose was higher? Is this truck really 2" lower in the front than the rear in stock form?
     
  12. Feb 12, 2022 at 8:50 AM
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    dd light bars, trd cat back exhaust, KDMax tuned, trd skid plate, 2" lift, sema wheels toyo open country at3 tires.
    the rear is about 1-1.5" higher in the rear. (rake). adding 2 up front, and 1-1.5" in the rear makes the truck level. Ski
     
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  13. Feb 12, 2022 at 9:24 AM
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    So I highly recommend their 3" front 2" rear . The rear is a add a leaf. Our Tacoma's should have came stock with this look.
     
  14. Feb 12, 2022 at 9:29 AM
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    315/75/16, 6in modded RC lift,Anderson Engineering manifold spacer,K&N air intake, URD YPipe, stock exhaust ,16" method nv305 wheels, AFE throttle body spacer, vf Tune program, JTL 3.0 Oil catch can x2, rear cat delete
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    I hope I was some help
     
  16. Feb 12, 2022 at 9:41 AM
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    Good looking truck! Love the color. It's tough for me to tell because I'm generally truck illiterate, but are you running the stock tire size? I am, and don't plan on changing that. You've been a big help and I appreciate it.
     
  17. Feb 12, 2022 at 9:42 AM
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    Thank you much! Exactly what I needed.
     
  18. Feb 12, 2022 at 9:55 AM
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    Most leveling kits are similar is quality imo. RC isn't bad at all, just be aware that you may or may not have to do the ecgs bushing to replace the needle bearing. I ended up having to :notsure:.

    I went with supreme suspensions 2/1 as well and 265/75r16 tires just to see what effect it would have on my mpg and other things before I decide to invest in beater suspension.

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  19. Feb 12, 2022 at 6:15 PM
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    skidooboy

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    I didnt have to do the ecgs but, I did do the carrier bearing drop for the drive shaft. little to no vibrations that are not caused by the AT3 tires. pretty happy with my supreme suspension 2/1 level. I keep thinking I may opt for the 1.5 or 2" tapered rear blocks to get my rake back. even light loads in the back, make the truck squat beyond level. Ski
     
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    Motofab 2 front and 1in rear blocks (forgot the brand). Installed almost 3 years ago and no issues that I am aware of. I don't off road.
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