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Leveling Kit vs Lift 3rd gen

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Bier_Me_1, Apr 14, 2023.

  1. Apr 14, 2023 at 4:03 AM
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    Bier_Me_1

    Bier_Me_1 [OP] New Member

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    Hoping some of y’all with more knowledge can help. I am trying to decide between a leveling kit or lift on my 2022 SR5. Leaning towards the RC 1.75” level at the moment.

    What are the major differences between the RC level vs the Wescott 3/1 or a coil over lift/level?

    i will not be doing any major off-roading with this vehicle and ideally I would like to keep my MPG closer to what it is right now. Also want as smooth of a ride as possible since this is my daily driver.

    Any help is appreciated!
     
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  2. Apr 14, 2023 at 11:14 PM
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    Hanny-Tundra

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    I have a 22 Tundra CrewMax TRD OR shortbox. No major offroading, the truck is my daily driver. MPG is about what you have read in the other threads when put the 35s on.

    I think the other lifts look good as well but I decided to do the Rough Country strut. Local Kal Tire (Canadian tire shop with a lot of locations in BC) installed the N3 Rough Country strut for front - I like that it is a whole new strut. The location I go to has been my go-to shop for tires/suspension for last three trucks and now for my wife's new Bronco.

    The manager and the technician both commented that install was a breeze and the components were high quality - they even dropped an hour off the install labour time from their original quote.

    [​IMG]

    Ride seems a little firmer but close to stock to me. The 35s are heavier and stiffer tires so it is different. I like the ride.

    3 months of running this set up, the equipment is still perfect - tires wearing normally and no rub!, alignment good, minimal settling - truck is almost perfectly level when nothing in box, truck handles better. It looks great in my opinion. I get 5+ comments a week since I did this. New Tundras are a little rarer in Canada still but that was not happening before.

    The RC price is fair. I also can easily go back to stock if I want as I have the factory pieces.

    Last point, I ordered from RC direct in USA (even as a Canadian) - they were super helpful and met every commitment. Purchase was easy, shipping was not a problem and easy to track.

    Overall, to date, exceeding my expectations. My wife says I am a picky bastard a couple times a week so this is high praise.
     
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  3. Apr 10, 2024 at 8:09 AM
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    Welderdude80

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    No alignment required after RC struts install? 2” ?
     

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