Thanks for the feedback. I feel more at ease about doing it. Now when it comes to lifts would a Cornfed 1/1.5 or a spring lift 1/1.5 be better? Out of those 2 choices which is better?
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Thanks for the feedback. I feel more at ease about doing it. Now when it comes to lifts would a Cornfed 1/1.5 or a spring lift 1/1.5 be better? Out of those 2 choices which is better?
I hate to ask a stupid question, but I'll shoot anyway. I have my TRD Pro arriving next month and want to put on 275/70's with a mild lift. I've looked at the Toytec 2" lift and noticed they have the coils with it. I really love the look of OP's 1.5/1". I will only be doing mild offroading/exploring and camping. Is there any need for the coils that the Toytec lift includes?
Jason B
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Sorry for the slow reply everyone - it's been a crazy week.
I got my 275s put on yesterday.
I ran spacers on my 2006 SR5 for like 8 years and never had a single issue. However, on my 2006 SR5 I did notice that the ride got a lot stiffer, I had more body lean, etc. Overall I sacrificed ride quality but it looked a lot better so it was worth it to me. On my TRD Pro that is not the case whatsoever. I didn't notice a single change in ride quality, body lean, etc. It drives exactly the same so I wouldn't worry about it. However, I only did 1.5" in the front and 1" in the rear to give me a total of 2.5/1 because of the TRD Pro 1" already. My 2006 was 3/2 with a 1" body lift so the springs were compressed more which probably contributed to the change in ride quality. As long as you don't put huge spacers in there I wouldn't worry about the ride quality or issues with parts.
Here's an updated photo with 4 of the same sized tires lol. I love how this sits now!
Above is the 1.5/1 we sell, on the pro.
I can also do the 2/1.5 for a bit more lift. And NO, our kits do not need anything additional, no longer coils, nothing. This kit is made to work on the pro with nothing else needed.
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AINOMOATACO
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Great picsThat's the plus with this kit! It rides incredible, not rougher like some can be.
Kits are on sale as we speak:
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Again, just so you guys know, can make any custom size you want too
Here's a recent install from a customer in hawaii:
What's the setup on this?
2/1 leveling kit, 285/70/17?
Jason B
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2/1.5 on the PRO. Not sure on the tires. You can order the kit here.
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CEMENTPRO5
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Jason B
So doing the 2/1.5 spacers with my PRO. 285/70/17s should be no problem correct?
So doing the 2/1.5 spacers with my PRO. 285/70/17s should be no problem correct?
Jason B
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Correct and will look GREAT.
ALso the 2/1.5 and 1.5/1 are on the shelf in stock, meaning you’d have by the weekend usps priority.
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Spungus
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toytech 2" spacer lift
Hey guys, just wanted to chime in on this. I have a 17 Pro with the 2" spacer lift. I have seen some threads where people leave the stock UCA's on, but from my experience I would upgrade those pretty quick. I ran the spacer lift with the stock UCA's for a few thousand miles and eventually upgraded to the TC UCA's. During the job I found that the passenger side ball joint had already gone out. Granted I do a lot of offroading, but that goes to show how much just a 2" lift can mess with the geometry underneath. Also, while you can get your alignment close with stock UCA's its not perfect and I had some side to side darting issues on the highway. Alignment is perfect now, and the highway driving is night\day IMO. I'll get some proper front coil-overs once my toyo warranty runs out in a few years.
Just food for thought for anyone on the fence with this. Happy wheeling!
Hey guys, just wanted to chime in on this. I have a 17 Pro with the 2" spacer lift. I have seen some threads where people leave the stock UCA's on, but from my experience I would upgrade those pretty quick. I ran the spacer lift with the stock UCA's for a few thousand miles and eventually upgraded to the TC UCA's. During the job I found that the passenger side ball joint had already gone out. Granted I do a lot of offroading, but that goes to show how much just a 2" lift can mess with the geometry underneath. Also, while you can get your alignment close with stock UCA's its not perfect and I had some side to side darting issues on the highway. Alignment is perfect now, and the highway driving is night\day IMO. I'll get some proper front coil-overs once my toyo warranty runs out in a few years.
Just food for thought for anyone on the fence with this. Happy wheeling!
Jason B
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I sold a ton of 2/1.5 kits for pro owners, with many having for over 3 years now, we came out with that one first, then we came out with the 1.5/1. We've had no issues with this.
Ball joint failure has nothing to do with 2" lift on a PRO, it would be best to recommend a UCA if factory alignment specs can't be met with the stock UCA. But, if a truck is very abused, that can effect ball joints.
Now, reality is, a lot speaks to the skill set of the alignment techs that do the really crappy work and call it "good enough". That could also be the case.
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CEMENTPRO5
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Ordered mine and should be installed in the next week or so. Also went with the new KM3s from BFG. I am stoked!
Mr.Hirame_t4r
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Just ordered the 2”/1.5”...thanks Jason! you’ve been very helpful
Jason B
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Sweet! Be sure to post some pics.
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aelarson
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Jason, does the 1.5 inch spacer on the front TRD Pro coil replace the bottom perch? Thanks!
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Jason B
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There are TWO spacers on each front assembly for any kit over 1". So the 1.5" has one spacer that mount on the top of the strut assembly, and another that go right under the top hat perch, that one is almost invisible. This design makes for the BEST RIDE QUALITY and still rides like stock.
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If you text me or call, I can show you a pic, 717-319-2100.
Great pics, we've been selling many of those combo's for the pro!
AINOMOATACO
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Perfection it is! Stock UCA's??
