Toyota Tundra leveling kit install
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- Опубликовано: 29 июн 2020
- Leveling kit amzn.to/3wPMf0h Toyota Tundra leveling kit install . This is a KSP Performance leveling kit 2018 Toyota Tundra
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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
Awesome! Thank you So much. I try to make my videos as interesting as possible and the information that I would want. 😁👍
Thanks for the video. I'm doing a lift install and have been searching vids and this one is one of the better ones I've seen!
Awesome! Thanks for the comment. Good luck with your install! 👍
Thanks. I ditched the instructions and used this video to get through the install. Much appreciated.
Awesome! I tried to make it easy.
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.
Just getting ready to do this to my Tundra. This video was very helpful! Thanks man!
You’re welcome! That’s why I made it I’m glad to help. Thanks for checking out the video.
I installed the leveling kit on my Tundra yesterday employing the instructions you provided, the install went VERY well thanks to you.
@@bassmandave5865 awesome great to here. Not to bad right? I’m glad it worked for you.
Yeah that def looks better. Great video !! Thanks for a fun vid.
Thanks man it was fun. 😉👍
Good tip on those sway bars.
Ya that was kicking my butt for a while. But easy once on the ground. Thanks for checking it out and the comment. 👍
Been there done that 👍🏽 I also added 3” wheel spacers to oem wheels.
Nice! 👍
Enjoyed the video! Crazy how a simple 2 inch leveling kit could make the truck look so much better.
Thank you! Yes is a big difference and it doesn’t cost a lot. I was surprised.
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.
tewksbury driver thanks for the feedback. 👍
@@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.
@@livingadreamlife1428 to fit a bigger tire
Awesome video. @ min 2:58. That as what I was looking for how to rotate the strut to realign the holes. Nice.
Great! 👍 I had trouble finding videos on this when I was making it.
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!!
Yup you’re right I should’ve mentioned some thing about those bolts being difficult as well. Thanks for checking out the video. 👍
Use a long pry bar on the upper control arm. Pry it some where by the top of the strut pulling down on it.
Thanks I'm putting one on rn!😄
Awesome! 👍
Definitely going to have someone else do this to my truck
Yep it’s good to know your limits. Thanks for checking out the video. 👍
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.
Good looking out on the video my brother.
Thanks! 👍
Awesome video dude!
Thanks I try to make it easy to understand and interesting to watch.
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?
Ya I like the 2in. I think any higher might be to much. But it’s whatever you like. 👍
Nice job bud!
Thanks! I have fun doing it.
Thank you sir
You’re welcome! Thank you for watching! 👍
Did you get a wobble after the install? I did a 1.75” from RC and even after an alignment my wheel wobbles quite a bit around 50-65mph.
Thanks man
Your welcome! 😁👍
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?
Ya that sounds realistic. Thanks for checking out the video.
Andy The X Tech thanks man
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?
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 think im going with the kps 3/2 on my 2007 limited with 33 12.50r22 do u think they will fit
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.
Be sure to have the control arms at opening height before tightening the bolts. If not the bushings will prematurely fail.
Yes 100% Didn’t I say that in the video?
@@AndyTheXTech you probably did. I have a bad habit of commenting before the video is finished.
@@scottfowler8380 it’s cool! Either way you’re helping my RUclips algorithm. 👍
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.
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🤣 Ha ha!!! Thanks Dude! 👍
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Ha ha thank you! 😁👍
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Thanks Dude!
Was the rest of your suspension stock? No other upgrades required when you added this leveling kit?
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.
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.
Coachbuilder makes a 1” lift spacer that actually measures .50”.
Nice video, what leveling kit was it you got? Thanks.
KSP Performance 2in front lift kit. (Strut spacer leveling kit) thank you for checking it out.
Good video...do you think a 3 inch kit its Goin give problem to the suspension?
Thanks. Well the higher you go the more strain on the front CV axles. I don't know for sure it may be fine.
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?
This one is a a 4x4 and it doesn’t rub
Have you upgraded the tires and or wheels, and if so what size tires are you now running?
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.
@@AndyTheXTech Right on! Thanks. I have a 2017 Limited TRD, thinking of doing same thing. I appreciate your video and feedback.
@@kwesty1 Absolutely I would recommend it. Subtle but definitely makes the truck look better. And it’s a pretty cheap upgrade and easy to do. 👍
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. 👍
@@AndyTheXTech Thanks much. I think this will be a project for me as soon as the weather gets warmer.
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.
@@dougmccloud3703 Awesome! 👍 they are great trucks!
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.
Yeah that’s the reason why I showed it in real time.
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
Hi uncle andy!!
Hi Super Conor! 😁👍
Did you use a torque wrench for this job ?
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.
I might’ve missed it but what size tires are you running?
275/65/18
My tundra too when I add level kit and done with alignment I check that driver side is 1/2 inch lower than passenger side.
Ya there isn’t much you can do about it. It’s minimal. No one else can tell just by looking at it.
Or the caster is different between sides.
@@ridingmaine9365 yes, it might be true. I agree with you.
@@Dantrdoffroad also could be as simple as air pressure in the tires.
@@AndyTheXTech tundra lean! Can be fixed with shims, but it’s normal
Also, why do you have jackstands but use wood blocks?
Wood block is for safety incase. You can always use the tire.
I’m having trouble getting the bolts lined up after I put my spacer on finding the right position
Yes that can be tough. And you have to rotate the shock as I show in the video.
I have a 2017. Debating on 2 or 2.5 inch lift.. need help!
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.
3:20. What’s that your doing with the lower shock and the bar ?
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. 👍
@@AndyTheXTech Ah that makes sense, Cheers, mate.
How many inches in the leveling kit?
2 inches. Thanks for checking it out.
What size lvl kit
2 in it was pretty easy and definitely makes a difference. Thanks for checking out the video.
Since its just a spacer on top of the shock, could one just remove the shock and go from there?
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.
Why did you loosen the cam bolts? Just leave them alone! You can still get the strut out! The sway bar is the important thing to remove
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. 😉👍
@@AndyTheXTech I guess if you match the paint pen marks, but I’d rather leave it alone!
Yup I hear ya. The less you touch the better. Either way you should still get an alignment anyway.
Why you un lot the lower control arm?
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.
@@AndyTheXTech yea I see that it was smoothly done,
Dose that affect towing?
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.
Hi. I have a Toyota Tundra and I want to raise it, how do I get that kit?
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.
Did your tire noise become louder after the lift
Nope. The ride was great after. Not much change.
Did you have to get an alignment after this?
And definitely subscribing to your channel!!
Yes got an alignment done after. Thanks for subscribing and checking out the video. 😁👍
Do you dont hace any problem to the alignment?
The alignment went well. The truck still rides great. The tires are not showing any abnormal wear. 👍
@@AndyTheXTech nice.. In a few weeks I will upgrade the tires and install a 2.5 leveling kit ...And I had that doubt .. Thanks for the info..
@@jeramycaraballo9707 no problem👍 good luck.
Did this and got an alignment. There wasnt enough adjustment for correct camber. Im wearing the outsides of my tires fast.
Did you go with the 2 inch lift? I wouldn’t think it should be that far off. Were the cam bolts just frozen and they couldn’t get it within spec?
@@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.
Looks better for sure but I’mma have to hire a company to install it!
Nice 👍 thanks for checking it out.
Any torquing done?
Yes. You can find most of the torque specs on line. Thanks for checking out the video.
Is there a certain brand that you recommend?
The one that is linked it the description works good.
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.
On my tundra I did 2 an half or so on front an 1 an 1/2 inch block on the rear an it looks nice barley any rake .
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?
5:47 hahahahaha nice
Awesome job btw!
Ha ha 🤣 you caught that. Thanks Dude!
Did it lower your mpg?
I just asked the owner of the truck. He said he didn’t notice any change. I’m sure there is a slight change but I t’s probably minimal.
Thanks for the reply became a sub to your channel
Thanks for the support I appreciate it.
@ 2:06 in the video I noticed a weld crack at the front sway bar bracket
Ya I see that. Toyota quality 😂
I’ll take a look at in person.
Thanks. 👍
what kit did you use? Great video.
KSP performance. It’s a 2in leveling kit. Thank you.
About what is the cost for all this work done? I don’t know how to do this. 😅
It depends how much labor some one charges. The parts are not expensive. I would say About $500 - $700 installed with an alignment.
Im doing 3 inches in front and 2 inches in the back
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. ruclips.net/video/Flc17QXCe20/видео.html
Is that the 1.75" level kit?
No this was the 2” . If your interested there is a link in the description for the parts in the video. Thanks for checking out the video.
@@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.
Why is the purchase link for a Tacoma tho?
Maybe the part changed I’ll see if I can update it
Thank you for letting me know
@@AndyTheXTech That makes sense. You're welcome
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…
I have always wondered.... why wouldn't the engineers at Toyota just design the truck to be level so it left the factory that way?
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. 🤣
Are you the 1A dude ?
Lol! Yup 👍
Any issues since then?
Nothing so far . Still rides great. Thanks for checking it out.
@@AndyTheXTech would you suggest spacers?
Wheel spacers? I would say it depends on the look your going for. And if you have bigger tires.
@@AndyTheXTech no the leveling kit spacers.
@@billydesantis3093 I’m still not sure. Reply with a link to the part your talking about. Or you can email me at : andythextech@gmail.com
You seriously need to learn how to read a tape measure.... other than that... spot on.
Ha ha I’ve been waiting for this comment since I posted the video. Thank you. 👍
Torque to spec?
Naahhhhh, 5 UggaDuggas
You got it. 👍
Can you do mine? I'll pay
Ya I could do it. Where do you live?
What's up with stupid annoying elevator music?!?
😜
Was this a 2 inch ir 2.5?