10-12-2011, 08:58 PM | #1 |
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Leveling a truck
Im about to purchase a 2007 Tacoma and want to level it out and buy bigger tires. Has anyone done this and know whats the most affordable route without sacrificing too much ride comfort since it will be my daily commuter and my bimmer a weekend car.
I see so many brands out there for levelers. Which brand is the most reliable? What tires give the most bang for the buck? |
10-12-2011, 09:23 PM | #2 |
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10-13-2011, 12:36 AM | #7 |
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10-13-2011, 10:36 AM | #8 |
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I'd go with camburg.com they have a sway away coil over and I think a fox coil over that easy bolt in that will give you 1-3" lift. It's valved for the truck and ready to go.
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10-14-2011, 07:44 AM | #9 |
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i did my own body lift on my 95 z71 and the newer leveling kits that Ive seen basically consist of a small spacer with bolt holes that go under/above (depends on the truck) your front coil springs. Nothing to it if you've got any sense whatsoever. Tires are a diff story. I like going for wider setting tires but the rims make the biggest difference.
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