nighthawktacoma
2️⃣ Bronze
Hey fellow tacoma enthusiasts!
I have a 17 tacoma sr5 with just over 65k miles (2wd pavement princess). Was what I was able to fit in my budget in my mid 20s at the time. I love it either way but I want to spruce it up a bit. I have beginner knowledge at the very most but not really at the same time. I am wanting to level my tacoma just a bit as to not go full on lift kit and also be leveled out. Mainly for aesthetics. Is my daily driver and do all street driving with the occasional gravel trail but no extreme off roading as its just a 2wd. What is the best leveling kit on the market? Interested in a 2/2.5 lift in front with a 1 inch lift/level in the back. I imagine doing this to a 2wd truck has to make it drive stiff and sway-ish like a boat. Drove a leveled tacoma once and it felt too rocky back and forth. Probably not done properly but could have been another issue or just not being used to the ride. I'm looking for tips and advice from the community. Things to consider which I'm sure I will create new threads for in the future: biggest tire size I could fit on a stock trd off road wheel (someone else's take offs) after the level kit without cutting/trimming (refer to pic attached for wheel); will I need to do anything to the shocks/suspension so after the leveling it does not sway like a boat in my lane? I have a somewhat open budget as i want to do this once and do it right. I see "leveling kits" online for 50 or so bucks (rough country, etc) and then i see a more extensive kit that may run a couple grand. What is the difference in the 2 and which way should I go? Looking to accomplish this in the next few months before i need to get new tires anyways, wanting to get it all done at once. All help and responses welcome and appreciated!
I have a 17 tacoma sr5 with just over 65k miles (2wd pavement princess). Was what I was able to fit in my budget in my mid 20s at the time. I love it either way but I want to spruce it up a bit. I have beginner knowledge at the very most but not really at the same time. I am wanting to level my tacoma just a bit as to not go full on lift kit and also be leveled out. Mainly for aesthetics. Is my daily driver and do all street driving with the occasional gravel trail but no extreme off roading as its just a 2wd. What is the best leveling kit on the market? Interested in a 2/2.5 lift in front with a 1 inch lift/level in the back. I imagine doing this to a 2wd truck has to make it drive stiff and sway-ish like a boat. Drove a leveled tacoma once and it felt too rocky back and forth. Probably not done properly but could have been another issue or just not being used to the ride. I'm looking for tips and advice from the community. Things to consider which I'm sure I will create new threads for in the future: biggest tire size I could fit on a stock trd off road wheel (someone else's take offs) after the level kit without cutting/trimming (refer to pic attached for wheel); will I need to do anything to the shocks/suspension so after the leveling it does not sway like a boat in my lane? I have a somewhat open budget as i want to do this once and do it right. I see "leveling kits" online for 50 or so bucks (rough country, etc) and then i see a more extensive kit that may run a couple grand. What is the difference in the 2 and which way should I go? Looking to accomplish this in the next few months before i need to get new tires anyways, wanting to get it all done at once. All help and responses welcome and appreciated!
