Raise Front End to Create Level Ride

[Bendcruiser]

Is there an easy way to raise the front end to create a level look? Is this straight forward or does it create any other issues?

 

[Taco2Cruiser]

Is there an easy way to raise the front end to create a level look? Is this straight forward or does it create any other issues?

The Toyota OEM spacer works pretty well. Keeps things riding the same with a proper alignment after installation.

 

[CGP]

The Toyota OEM spacer works pretty well. Keeps things riding the same with a proper alignment after installation.

Since it is an oem part, will a dealership install the spacers and do the alignment? Probably yes but wondering if anyone has had it done. Any affect on warranty?

 

[Big Timber]

Just did this. I like it and its a good way to ease the wife into lifting it in the future.

 

[Sandroad]

Just a quick cautionary note mentioned in other threads....if you raise the front and then load the truck heavy for a trip while still on the otherwise stock suspension, you may have a very funny looking pose going down the road with the nose sticking up in the air. That could especially be the case if you tow and drop a 600 lb trailer tongue on the hitch.

 

[19LC200]

Just a quick cautionary note mentioned in other threads....if you raise the front and then load the truck heavy for a trip while still on the otherwise stock suspension, you may have a very funny looking pose going down the road with the nose sticking up in the air. That could especially be the case if you tow and drop a 600 lb trailer tongue on the hitch.

I echo the same statement above. It is always good to have some rake in the suspension for loading/ towing. In all of my years modding vehicles I have come the realization I am not smarter then Toyota's engineers There is a functional reason for it being engineered that way.

 

[Reckless]

I did this with my ICON coilovers and rear stock spring. I recommend their setup over stock.

 

[jefo13]

I did this on mine, You don’t 100% level and when I go camping or loaded it’s pretty level, it just depends on how much load we are talking about. Also, loaded is the exception scenario vs daily driving... ultimately it depends on what you want...

I ordered my parts online for better pricing and had my local GoodYear shop do it as it was half of what the dealer wanted. Make sure you give them KDSS instructions for removing suspension parts...

Lastly consider upgrading shocks at this time as the labor is the same thus it wont cost you any more in labor...

 

[WoodyCreature]

Did this, oem spacers are cheap, like $60 if I recall. Initial install from the dealership was quoted at about $200.... well, they fired that guy before I could get it done. So the next quote was around $600, talked them down to around $400. Probably would do it again as it really makes the truck look better. Also, when we go on family vacations, I load a $4!t ton of gear in my LC's, I mean I pack all sorts of stuff, no issues with odd droop really. And thats with 200+ pounds loaded onto a hitch basket as well.

 

[jefo13]

I remember discussing with the Dealer about the fact that it was nice Toyota offered the Spacer and I asked why not build it like that, he expressed without rake, SUVs would not meet acceptable EPA MGP numbers

 

[Sandroad]

I remember discussing with the Dealer about the fact that it was nice Toyota offered the Spacer and I asked why not build it like that, he expressed without rake, SUVs would not meet acceptable EPA MGP numbers

Mansplaining at it's finest.

 

[Sean Caldwell]

would anyone mind sharing the part numbers and sourcing location for the spacers?

 

[KLF]

I remember discussing with the Dealer about the fact that it was nice Toyota offered the Spacer and I asked why not build it like that, he expressed without rake, SUVs would not meet acceptable EPA MGP numbers

Were his pants on fire when he said that? Jeezz...

 

[Yossarian]

would anyone mind sharing the part numbers and sourcing location for the spacers?

Source, any dealer/online.

 

[Rigger]

Throw caution to the winds - go straight to a wicked lift and biggo tires.