1. Welcome to Tundras.com!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tundra discussion topics
    • Transfer over your build thread from a different forum to this one
    • Communicate privately with other Tundra owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Guide: Different Types of Lifts

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by csuviper, May 24, 2014.

Page 3 of 6
  1. Mar 4, 2017 at 6:15 AM
    #61
    sawzalot

    #61
    sawzalot New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 2, 2017
    Member:
    #6592
    Messages:
    57
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    14' Tundra D Cab 4x4 4.6 L
    Tonneau Cover
    OK thanks for the info , so I will order the Bilsteins 6112 front assembly today , do I go for the 2.50 lift/level or do I go 1.90 which is almost a 2 inch lift , right ? I think the largest tire/wheel combo (no cutting) without going 3 inches in front only requires 1.50-2.00 inches so why do the extra .50 , I read that it can cause some problems with traction control and the upper control arms when maxing out to the full 2.50 , Thank You.
     
    sawzalot, Mar 4, 2017
    #61
    Law323[QUOTED] likes this.
  2. Mar 4, 2017 at 6:32 AM
    #62
    Law323

    #62
    Law323 it’s only weird if you make it weird

    Joined:
    Apr 7, 2016
    Member:
    #3081
    Messages:
    9,812
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Law
    Baton Rouge, La
    Vehicle:
    2012 4.6 L MGM DC
    Toytec BOSS suspension lift @ 3" (front) Toytec BOSS remote resi's (back) 1" Toytec block (rear) 275/70r18 Toyo AT2 Info system mod 3D MAXpider Kagu floor mats LED interior lights 50% ceramic tint front windows 35% ceramic tint windshield brow Bed mounted YETI bottle opener Paracord wrapped oh Sh!t bars 3" stubby antennae TRD sway bar Upcoming: LED backup lights OEM Backup camera Iron Cross Patriot step bars Trifold or roll up tonneau cover
    I haven't heard of any problems with traction control, nor have I experienced any with my 3/1 lift (on stock UCA's)

    Chances are you should be just fine with stock UCA's at 2.5".
    The reason they say it causes problems is if you go wheeling, you'll experience a wide range of wheel travel. At the angle of the UCA when lifted, too much downward wheel travel would cause the UCA to hit or rub your coil. I have yet to experience that on 3". (But I rarely go off-road and when I do, it's only on some trails to my hunting cabin and some fishing holes. Nothing like some of these guys do) Although a few of guys on this forum needed the aftermarket UCA's at 2.5-3". Every truck is different. Some need it, some don't. Hard to say unless you actually put them on.
    Worst case scenario, you put them on and find you need UCA's, set them on 1.9" and if you want to go taller after a while, get UCA's and adjust back up to 2.5".
    Exactly why I like adjustable coilovers.
     
    Last edited: Mar 4, 2017
    Law323, Mar 4, 2017
    #62
    sawzalot[QUOTED] and PermaFrostTRD like this.
  3. Mar 4, 2017 at 12:14 PM
    #63
    sawzalot

    #63
    sawzalot New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 2, 2017
    Member:
    #6592
    Messages:
    57
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    14' Tundra D Cab 4x4 4.6 L
    Tonneau Cover
    Ordered the Bilstein 6112 for the front and the 5100 for the rear pre assembled and ready to install , should be here by Tuesday the 7th.
    I don't see the need for the upgraded rear 5160 as opposed to the 5100 when I will not tearing it up off road. I hope to achieve the added height and of course a smooth ride .
     
    sawzalot, Mar 4, 2017
    #63
    mjbuck, csuviper[OP] and Law323 like this.
  4. Mar 4, 2017 at 2:17 PM
    #64
    Law323

    #64
    Law323 it’s only weird if you make it weird

    Joined:
    Apr 7, 2016
    Member:
    #3081
    Messages:
    9,812
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Law
    Baton Rouge, La
    Vehicle:
    2012 4.6 L MGM DC
    Toytec BOSS suspension lift @ 3" (front) Toytec BOSS remote resi's (back) 1" Toytec block (rear) 275/70r18 Toyo AT2 Info system mod 3D MAXpider Kagu floor mats LED interior lights 50% ceramic tint front windows 35% ceramic tint windshield brow Bed mounted YETI bottle opener Paracord wrapped oh Sh!t bars 3" stubby antennae TRD sway bar Upcoming: LED backup lights OEM Backup camera Iron Cross Patriot step bars Trifold or roll up tonneau cover
    Good plan. That'll help with a smoother ride and added height!!
    Enjoy brother!!
     
    Law323, Mar 4, 2017
    #64
    sawzalot[QUOTED] likes this.
  5. Mar 4, 2017 at 4:32 PM
    #65
    csuviper

    #65
    csuviper [OP] Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jan 6, 2014
    Member:
    #38
    Messages:
    17,261
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Brian
    Broomfield, CO
    Vehicle:
    2019 TRD Sport CM 5.7L 4X4
    Some Mods :) See build thread for details
    I believe Toytec offers it preassembled for an extra fee.

    Edit.. looks like you already purchased.
     
    csuviper, Mar 4, 2017
    #65
    Inquiringone and sawzalot[QUOTED] like this.
  6. Mar 4, 2017 at 5:40 PM
    #66
    sawzalot

    #66
    sawzalot New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 2, 2017
    Member:
    #6592
    Messages:
    57
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    14' Tundra D Cab 4x4 4.6 L
    Tonneau Cover
    Thnx for the reply , order is in and delivery is too soon because I will not get em installed till next week , but let the parts fly .
     
    sawzalot, Mar 4, 2017
    #66
  7. Apr 22, 2017 at 1:07 PM
    #67
    Jsena

    #67
    Jsena Trend setter, not a follower!!

    Joined:
    Mar 20, 2017
    Member:
    #6889
    Messages:
    8,196
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jay
    Las Vegas, NV
    Vehicle:
    A Bad Bissshhhh
    7 inch BDS LIFT, 22x10 RBP wheels 37 inch Atturo MT Tires, Flowmaster, Bullydog Tuner
    Is This a 5 inch lift or 8 total?

    IMG_0067.jpg
     
    Jsena, Apr 22, 2017
    #67
  8. Apr 22, 2017 at 1:42 PM
    #68
    Puud

    #68
    Puud Graveyarder

    Joined:
    Mar 3, 2017
    Member:
    #6613
    Messages:
    230
    Gender:
    Male
    Nebraska
    Vehicle:
    2017 Crewmax
    7 in kinda. Looks like 7 inches in the front and 4.5 or so on the rear
     
    Puud, Apr 22, 2017
    #68
    Jsena likes this.
  9. Jul 2, 2017 at 3:33 PM
    #69
    Fiestee23

    #69
    Fiestee23 A CHICK'S TRUCK

    Joined:
    Jun 18, 2017
    Member:
    #8183
    Messages:
    731
    Gender:
    Female
    SOCAL
    Vehicle:
    White sr5 4wd
    I think I'm gong to go with a 3/1 leveling kit with 295/70r18s maybe coopers or toyos??.... I don't want to void any warranties as my truck is a week or so new. This will work right? I don't see info for the 3/1 kit ProComp
     
    Fiestee23, Jul 2, 2017
    #69
  10. Jul 2, 2017 at 7:02 PM
    #70
    zcarpenter92

    #70
    zcarpenter92 Yotas and Yellow Jackets

    Joined:
    Feb 16, 2015
    Member:
    #973
    Messages:
    5,253
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Zach
    NE Colorado
    Vehicle:
    2008 Desert Sand 5.7L DC
    In sig
    You won't void a warranty with a leveling kit. And yeah it should fit depending on wheel offset.
     
    zcarpenter92, Jul 2, 2017
    #70
  11. Jul 2, 2017 at 7:20 PM
    #71
    Filthy13

    #71
    Filthy13 New Member

    Joined:
    Jun 14, 2017
    Member:
    #8143
    Messages:
    444
    Gender:
    Male
    NorCal
    Vehicle:
    2017 White 1794 TRD OR
    A few goodies
    Great thread. Thanks OP.
     
    Filthy13, Jul 2, 2017
    #71
  12. Jul 16, 2017 at 5:00 PM
    #72
    Radworker

    #72
    Radworker New Member

    Joined:
    Jul 9, 2017
    Member:
    #8471
    Messages:
    89
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    John
    AZ
    Vehicle:
    07 Tacoma DCSB 4X Sport
    Dented Bumper
    Subd
     
    Radworker, Jul 16, 2017
    #72
  13. Dec 10, 2017 at 6:45 AM
    #73
    Inquiringone

    #73
    Inquiringone -Blue N Blac- an a little chrome

    Joined:
    Dec 9, 2017
    Member:
    #11421
    Messages:
    2,023
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ter
    NorCal 408
    Vehicle:
    U can take the guy out of the garage, But U can’t take the garage out of the guy
    Not many yet, mostly stock.
    That's some great info you posted. Thanks very much!! Inquiringone.
     
    Inquiringone, Dec 10, 2017
    #73
  14. Jan 8, 2018 at 10:58 PM
    #74
    Pipusplace

    #74
    Pipusplace New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 23, 2017
    Member:
    #6068
    Messages:
    43
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Josh
    Vehicle:
    TRD PRO 17
    Great thread, So I have a trdpro and want to lift it a bit. Im in between in doing the ready lift +2in four the pro or the coachbuilder which is about 1.75in. What do u guys think?
     
    Pipusplace, Jan 8, 2018
    #74
  15. Feb 20, 2018 at 9:31 AM
    #75
    toyohtadude

    #75
    toyohtadude Old man with a young mind....

    Joined:
    Apr 10, 2017
    Member:
    #7189
    Messages:
    36
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Eric
    Austin, TX
    Vehicle:
    2017 Tundra CrewMax SR5 4x4
    Thanks for this... Looking at the tire sizes for a Gen III... My OEM tires are 255/70/18
    • 20″ rims: 285/65 R20 – 4/10ths wider, 1.6″ taller than factory.
    If I go to the and compare, the 285/65 R20 is 2.5" taller and 1.2" wider. ;) Did I get an oddball OEM tire size from the dealer?

    tire_compare.jpg
     
    toyohtadude, Feb 20, 2018
    #75
  16. Mar 15, 2018 at 6:51 PM
    #76
    2010bigdog

    #76
    2010bigdog New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 10, 2018
    Member:
    #13453
    Messages:
    1,399
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Chuck
    Chicago
    Vehicle:
    2018 MGM SR5 TRD
    Did you end up getting it installed ? Pictures ?
     
    2010bigdog, Mar 15, 2018
    #76
  17. Mar 21, 2018 at 12:48 PM
    #77
    scharring100

    #77
    scharring100 New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 6, 2018
    Member:
    #13359
    Messages:
    126
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    Houston, Texas
    Vehicle:
    2016 Tundra Limited 4X4 Crewmax
    2016 Crewmax, Bronze 4X4
    does anyone know what the typical wheel offset is for a 2016 Crewmax 4X4 Limited stock wheels and tires? I can not find this info in a manual
     
    scharring100, Mar 21, 2018
    #77
  18. Mar 21, 2018 at 1:21 PM
    #78
    zcarpenter92

    #78
    zcarpenter92 Yotas and Yellow Jackets

    Joined:
    Feb 16, 2015
    Member:
    #973
    Messages:
    5,253
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Zach
    NE Colorado
    Vehicle:
    2008 Desert Sand 5.7L DC
    In sig
    I’d bet the wheels are 18x8 with a +60 offset. Look in the wheel and tire section for a stickied thread called Largest Tire You Can Fit Stock for All Generations, that has the info in it.
     
    Last edited: Mar 22, 2018
    zcarpenter92, Mar 21, 2018
    #78
  19. Mar 22, 2018 at 7:06 AM
    #79
    scharring100

    #79
    scharring100 New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 6, 2018
    Member:
    #13359
    Messages:
    126
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    Houston, Texas
    Vehicle:
    2016 Tundra Limited 4X4 Crewmax
    2016 Crewmax, Bronze 4X4
    I have 20 in. wheels which I like. Is the offset the same? I would not mind getting a little wider track but do not want to go beyond my stock wheel flairs. They are the ones that do not have the bolts exposed.
     
    scharring100, Mar 22, 2018
    #79
  20. Mar 22, 2018 at 7:12 AM
    #80
    zcarpenter92

    #80
    zcarpenter92 Yotas and Yellow Jackets

    Joined:
    Feb 16, 2015
    Member:
    #973
    Messages:
    5,253
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Zach
    NE Colorado
    Vehicle:
    2008 Desert Sand 5.7L DC
    In sig
    I’d say that’s a safe assumption.
     
    zcarpenter92, Mar 22, 2018
    #80
  21. Mar 22, 2018 at 7:25 AM
    #81
    scharring100

    #81
    scharring100 New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 6, 2018
    Member:
    #13359
    Messages:
    126
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    Houston, Texas
    Vehicle:
    2016 Tundra Limited 4X4 Crewmax
    2016 Crewmax, Bronze 4X4
    Thanks
     
    scharring100, Mar 22, 2018
    #81
  22. Mar 24, 2018 at 5:26 PM
    #82
    SaskTundra

    #82
    SaskTundra New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 24, 2018
    Member:
    #13840
    Messages:
    30
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Russell
    Vehicle:
    2004 Tundra TRD
    Roll top tonna
    So what really do you gain with 6112 compared to 5100 in the front.
    I have an 04 access cab 4x4 TRD. Looking for level not lifted. From what I think I seen was YES access cabs already have slightly taller front ends. I agree that setting max travel is better than over travel on up or down travel.
    Maybe I read info wrong and 6112 don' even got my model.
     
    SaskTundra, Mar 24, 2018
    #82
  23. Mar 24, 2018 at 5:28 PM
    #83
    SaskTundra

    #83
    SaskTundra New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 24, 2018
    Member:
    #13840
    Messages:
    30
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Russell
    Vehicle:
    2004 Tundra TRD
    Roll top tonna
    I think I also read that if installing 5100 on 4x4 access cab the two highest settings could not be used.
     
    SaskTundra, Mar 24, 2018
    #83
  24. Mar 24, 2018 at 5:56 PM
    #84
    zcarpenter92

    #84
    zcarpenter92 Yotas and Yellow Jackets

    Joined:
    Feb 16, 2015
    Member:
    #973
    Messages:
    5,253
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Zach
    NE Colorado
    Vehicle:
    2008 Desert Sand 5.7L DC
    In sig
    I could’ve sworn the 5100’s are a 2.0 shock, and the 6112’s are a 2.5 shock. I could be wrong, but I could’ve sworn I read that somewhere.
     
    zcarpenter92, Mar 24, 2018
    #84
  25. Apr 25, 2018 at 1:00 PM
    #85
    JDubs

    #85
    JDubs New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 20, 2018
    Member:
    #13726
    Messages:
    5
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Justin
    SoCal
    Vehicle:
    2015 Tundra SR5 DC
    Pondering
    Any pics yet?
     
    JDubs, Apr 25, 2018
    #85
  26. Apr 26, 2018 at 6:13 PM
    #86
    jaredmillerdvm

    #86
    jaredmillerdvm Mods will never end!!

    Joined:
    Mar 17, 2018
    Member:
    #13635
    Messages:
    620
    Gender:
    Male
    Anderson, SC
    Vehicle:
    2018 MGM CM SR5 TRD Off Road 4x4
    Rough Country 3in leveling kit, SCS Ray 10s, 295/70/18 Toyo Open Country AT2 Extremes. TRD Shift Knob, Console Safe, Driver Side Grab Handle, WeatherTech Laser Measured Floor Liners, Katzkin Heated Leather Seats, Remote Start, TundraTex Frac Harness, Radio Vinyl Inlays, LED Interior Lightening. MGM Color Matched Hood Bulge and Surround, 18% Tinted Front Windows, 90% Ceramic Windshield Tint, 5% Banner, AntennaMast Stubby Antenna, Predator Step Bars, Skid Plate with Integrated Step, Line-X Spray in Bed Liner, Blacked Out Badges, Mirrors and Door Handles, Black Bedside Decals, Bak Revolver X2 Tonneau Cover, Swing Case Tool Boxes, DIY Tailgate Lock, Deck Rail System, Recon Smoked LED Tail Lights With LED Reverse Lights, Smoked Vinyl Wrapped Cargo Light, LED License Plate, Cargo, and 3rd Brake Lights, Dirty Deeds 8" BAMuffler, Black Powder Coated Front and Rear Bumpers, TRD Rear Sway Bar.
    Alright lift guys, I have a 2.5 inch RC leveling kit on now but want to go a little higher. Anyone has experience with the RC 3.5 inch bolt on kit? My tire guys are recommending it that way if I am displeased I can go back to factory. Any recommendations? I would like to lift her about 4 inches without doing too much irreversible damage.
     
    jaredmillerdvm, Apr 26, 2018
    #86
  27. Apr 26, 2018 at 7:00 PM
    #87
    T-Rex266

    #87
    T-Rex266 Owner, CTO and executive chairman of X Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jan 5, 2014
    Member:
    #6
    Messages:
    161,710
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Elon
    Is it adjustable? I don’t have any experience with RC, but I would have spent more too.
     
    T-Rex266, Apr 26, 2018
    #87
  28. Apr 26, 2018 at 7:04 PM
    #88
    jaredmillerdvm

    #88
    jaredmillerdvm Mods will never end!!

    Joined:
    Mar 17, 2018
    Member:
    #13635
    Messages:
    620
    Gender:
    Male
    Anderson, SC
    Vehicle:
    2018 MGM CM SR5 TRD Off Road 4x4
    Rough Country 3in leveling kit, SCS Ray 10s, 295/70/18 Toyo Open Country AT2 Extremes. TRD Shift Knob, Console Safe, Driver Side Grab Handle, WeatherTech Laser Measured Floor Liners, Katzkin Heated Leather Seats, Remote Start, TundraTex Frac Harness, Radio Vinyl Inlays, LED Interior Lightening. MGM Color Matched Hood Bulge and Surround, 18% Tinted Front Windows, 90% Ceramic Windshield Tint, 5% Banner, AntennaMast Stubby Antenna, Predator Step Bars, Skid Plate with Integrated Step, Line-X Spray in Bed Liner, Blacked Out Badges, Mirrors and Door Handles, Black Bedside Decals, Bak Revolver X2 Tonneau Cover, Swing Case Tool Boxes, DIY Tailgate Lock, Deck Rail System, Recon Smoked LED Tail Lights With LED Reverse Lights, Smoked Vinyl Wrapped Cargo Light, LED License Plate, Cargo, and 3rd Brake Lights, Dirty Deeds 8" BAMuffler, Black Powder Coated Front and Rear Bumpers, TRD Rear Sway Bar.
    Yes I can add 2 quarter inch spacers to the front, I didn’t touch the back.
     
    jaredmillerdvm, Apr 26, 2018
    #88
  29. Apr 26, 2018 at 7:07 PM
    #89
    T-Rex266

    #89
    T-Rex266 Owner, CTO and executive chairman of X Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jan 5, 2014
    Member:
    #6
    Messages:
    161,710
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Elon
    Honestly, swap it for an in-coil spacer or coil-over that adjustable.
     
    T-Rex266, Apr 26, 2018
    #89
    zcarpenter92 likes this.
  30. Apr 26, 2018 at 7:10 PM
    #90
    jaredmillerdvm

    #90
    jaredmillerdvm Mods will never end!!

    Joined:
    Mar 17, 2018
    Member:
    #13635
    Messages:
    620
    Gender:
    Male
    Anderson, SC
    Vehicle:
    2018 MGM CM SR5 TRD Off Road 4x4
    Rough Country 3in leveling kit, SCS Ray 10s, 295/70/18 Toyo Open Country AT2 Extremes. TRD Shift Knob, Console Safe, Driver Side Grab Handle, WeatherTech Laser Measured Floor Liners, Katzkin Heated Leather Seats, Remote Start, TundraTex Frac Harness, Radio Vinyl Inlays, LED Interior Lightening. MGM Color Matched Hood Bulge and Surround, 18% Tinted Front Windows, 90% Ceramic Windshield Tint, 5% Banner, AntennaMast Stubby Antenna, Predator Step Bars, Skid Plate with Integrated Step, Line-X Spray in Bed Liner, Blacked Out Badges, Mirrors and Door Handles, Black Bedside Decals, Bak Revolver X2 Tonneau Cover, Swing Case Tool Boxes, DIY Tailgate Lock, Deck Rail System, Recon Smoked LED Tail Lights With LED Reverse Lights, Smoked Vinyl Wrapped Cargo Light, LED License Plate, Cargo, and 3rd Brake Lights, Dirty Deeds 8" BAMuffler, Black Powder Coated Front and Rear Bumpers, TRD Rear Sway Bar.
    I’m new to this so can you explain? it’s my first 4x4 however I don’t do any off-roading just want it to look slick!
     
    jaredmillerdvm, Apr 26, 2018
    #90
Page 3 of 6
Register FREE to Reply!
To Top