I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your video editing style. There was no droning on and on for 15 minutes before you touch a wrench. 10 of 10 would recommend
Really nice video. Couple side notes; When I went looking into the levelers I found Bilstein has adjustable leveling strut assemblies. This would help with the left to right delta you measured as well. If you have to replace the struts I might suggest the struts with levelling included. This adjustment is only good up to a couple inches, but that's sort of what levelling is I guess. All that said, a levelling puck is much less expensive if the struts are still good. Additional note from Bilstein, the warranty is voided with a levelling puck. This whole leveling thing had a lot of details.
stock is better. Ride is better, longevity of the truck is better. I've had two leveled Chevy trucks and it did affect the ride quality despite what anyone tells you. Level kits are fine for 20k miles then you will see why its a bad idea. Just get a real suspension upgrade if you really need that level look. I would never do this to a 40k plus truck ever again.
@@tewksburydriver8624 I was questioning the purpose of a leveling kit while watching this video. Other than the look of the vehicle, I don’t see a performance benefit unless you’re rock climbing or doing serious off-roading and need clearance.
I'm having the same issue with the sway bar... good advice!! Also having a hard time re-attaching the two steering knuckle bolts on the passenger side. Might need to pop the upper control arm so it will drop down enough to re attach.. Good video! Thanks!!
After you installed the spacer and reinstalled the strut, I noticed you used a tire iron and kept spinning the lower strut mount. Im guessing you had alignment issues with the lower strut mount? I ask this because I’m going to install a 1.75” RC leveling kit on my 2022, and one of the step is to use a spring compressor and spin the top hat of the strut to index it for alignment purposes. If I can skip the spring compressor and just spin the bottom strut mount with a tire iron (with out damaging the strut) that’s the obvious easier route. Thanks for your feedback man.
How did you keep the spring from sliding out is the perch stop in the bottom the passenger side was easy cause it goes toward it . But comes away on the driver side
Hey man great video! I have a 2” pro comp strut spacer kit that I’m planning to put on. Do you think getting a rear block is necessary or does it look pretty level to you? Thanks!
Thanks! I think it looks good with just the front lifted. But you can always add rear block later if you want more. Thanks for the comment and checking out the video.
Looking to do this instead of spending several hundred on a new suspension. Just bought a 2005 Tundra and has 265/75/16 on it currently. Do you think 285/7516 would fit after the kit was installed?
Does it throw the headlight out of adjustment range? Seems like you would want the rake if you tow. Added weight of towing would squat the rear, so with leveling kit truck would sit like it’s going up hill.
Ya it would effect your headlights slightly. It would be a good idea to aim them after. The owner did tow with the truck but he also added a rear spring helpers. Active suspension kit.
Great video. Any recommendations on what leveling kit to go with if I am planning on adding airbags in the back? I can't find any information on a Tundra leveled with airbags too. I pull a camper and the weight distribution hitch may be all I need? It currently sets level once I get the bars in place. I'm thinking about doing both, but I think the airbags will add 3/4" in the back? I still want it to be level? Maybe I should just level the front and see if the hitch needs to be adjusted?
It makes it easier to swing the lower control arm down. Plus after when you torque them while the truck is on the ground the bushing won’t be tension on the them. Which will help the bushings last longer. 😉👍
Enjoyed this video. I want to do the same leveling lift on mine. But I want to add 22” rims with all terrain tires. I also have a tundra. Does this sound doable?
I had a leveling kit installed at the same time i got A/T tires and now im looking to take it off to put on highway tires again. Im curious to know why you took off the lower control arm? Im just looking to have a bigger understanding of whats going to happen when i take it to get the levelin spacer removed...
It makes it significantly easier to get the spring and shock (strut) out. You might be able to pry it down but it’s not gonna be easy. Doing it the way I did it I didn’t have to struggle too much.
I installed a 2-inch lift kit and 285/70/18 tires on my 2022 Toyota Tundra SR5, and when I started it, many warning lights came on the dashboard with disabled functions like ABS, brake... What could be the issue?
Question. I’ve seen reviews on this type of spacers of customers saying they’re not made for 4x4 tundras because they rub on the frame. What’s your input?
We did add the active suspension in the rear but that was only because the owner tows a camper with it. You shouldn’t have to add anything else if you don’t want to. There is another video on my channel installing the active suspension if your interested.
Nice video. I really want to do this but I’ve read on tundra forums that front end leveling kits will wear out the suspension component over time. Therefore, it’s better to do a full coilover lift which is too pricey for me. What do you say about? Like I said, I really want to do this but not if I’m going have to start replacing front suspension part because of it.
I mean as long as you do it just like I did it in the video you should be OK. I think they’re talking about lower control arm bushings if you did not loosen up the bolts that can put extra stress on the bushings. Then also if you get too high the front CV joints can I wear faster. But so far so good on this truck it’s been over a year. Good luck. 👍
I've had a level kit installed since I drove mine new off the lot in 2014 (dealer installed) and now at 130k miles with never having a suspension problem (actually never had any problem at all with the entire truck). Got the 1794 so TRD wasn't an option for that trim so it just has the standard factory shocks, not the Bilstein. And I'm just now replacing the shocks this weekend for the first time.
I have a 2018 as well and would like to just lift/raise the front 1 inch...would the 1 inch spacers/blocks do that? reason I am asking, I am reading that a 1inch kit actually raises it 2 inches. I am not sure how or it doesnt even make sense to me but I see it online on a couple of threads. Thanks in advance
Yes this is confusing. The thickness of the spacer you want needs to be about .5 - .7 in thick to get 1 in. It’s about the angles. I should do a video on this. I was looking for a 1in kit for you and it’s hard to find. I hope this helps.
That’s sounds Awesome! I’m not sure if they’ll fit or not. I would think they would fit but they might rub when making tight turns. Thanks for checking it out.
Nope it’s still has stock tires and rims on it. It doesn’t look too bad but could definitely look better with slightly bigger tires and some sick wheels.
Yeah I didn’t showed in the video but once the vehicle was on the ground I torqued the lower Cam bolts and the wheels It’s hard to fit the torque wrench above the shock. But not impossible.
Now like every job there’s always other ways to do it. The way I did it in this video was very easy. If you did it a different way it would probably still work but you may have to fight a little more. I didn’t have to fight at all everything went smooth. Thanks for checking it out.
Awesome. You can get it on Amazon “KSP performance” just make sure you get the correct one for your truck. The one I used was a 2inch. Good luck thanks for checking it out.
Sounds good. I did a 6” lift kit on a RAM by rough country little more involved than a leveling kit, but in the end, the truck rides great. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Flc17QXCe20.html
Because of the mounting bolts on the adapter are offset about 15° from where the original studs would go you have to twist the shock. it says to do this in the directions. This is why I showed in in the video I thought it was a little weird also. But it worked out. If you’re struggling with it you can always get a longer pipe. Thanks for asking good question. 👍
I don’t think so. In this same truck I did a rear suspension upgrade also witch helps. I did a video on that also. The owner of the truck tows a big camper. He hasn’t had any problems with.
Okay, other than cosmetics, what's the benefit of raising the front, a.k.a leveling the truck front to rear? Since virtually all vehicles, from small cars to large trucks, have the front lower than the rear, surely there's a reason for that.
Like you said it’s pretty much strictly cosmetic. Gives you a little bit more room if you wanted to add bigger tires. I was a skeptic before doing this. It did actually makes the truck feel bigger. Good question. Thanks for checking it out.
The rake ( height difference ) between front and back. Is beneficial when towing etc. Looking at doing with my Tundra. Did you notice any change in ride? I see leveling kits . Looking for red. On eBay for $35 with new bolts and others for $199. I assume it's the metal content. Billet Aluminium or like to steel etc. Thoughts? Old days they used to use hockey pucks for lift. Any problems with suspension after installing?
I would go 2in. You could measure the difference between the front wheel well and the back wheel well. If it’s more than 3 inches then go with the 2.5.
@@AndyTheXTech yes. 2 inch. 1.75 spacer. The cam bolts were frozen, but i freed them prior to the alignment. Madness. Now I'm thinking wheel spacers and upper control arms.
Hmm I personally would find a shop that has an alignment specialist, not just a tire shop. Some one can get that thing lined up mint or tell you what you need. You can email me the specks at andythextech@gmail.com I might be able to see something they didn’t.
That leveling kit is not compatible with 2021 tundra that’s why you had to use pry bar and force turn the shock… that makes the installation harder and I’m not sure if is the correct thing to do… pain in the neck…
@@AndyTheXTech Looking to get the leveling dome on my 2017 Tundra. Got a quote from Big O tires for 550 for 1.75" rough country brand. Have no idea about brands or anything . What are the best brands for leveling kits? Is that a fair or high on pricing if paying to get it done. Is a 1" in back 3" front better? Toyota quoted me 1500 for the 3 on front 1 on back
I mean that’s about accurate. Rough country is quality stuff. I’ve installed some of their other products on a RAM videos in my channel if you’re interested. But that’s not too far off with the $550. It’s about $300 to $400 in labor plus the parts plus an alignment. That’s just for the front leveling kit. If you add the rear it’s probably another $150-$200 in labor. This would be my prices based on a $120 labor rate. I hope this gives you a rough idea. If you have any other questions I’d be happy to answer.
Well you’re gonna have to remove the whole assembly to remove the shock. Then you would need a spring compressor to compress the Spring. So I think the way I did it is realistically the easiest way to do this job. You can try to cut some corners but I think you’re going to struggle. Thanks for checking it out.
I personally believe the reason why trucks seem like they’re so raised up in the back is because they assume you’re going to put heavy weight in the back and then they don’t want it to look like it’s sagging in the back. So just drive around with a couple engine blocks in the back then it will be level. 🤣
