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This is a discussion thread titled "Front end lift on 2005 DC ???", within the Suspension & Axle forum, part of the Technical & Vehicle Assistance Forums category.
I have a 2005 DC tundra 2wd. Is it possible to lift the front end about an inch without losing the great ride? If so, How? I would rather lift the front end instead of drop the rear to get more of a leveled look. Thanks!
I have a 2005 DC tundra 2wd. Is it possible to lift the front end about an inch without losing the great ride? If so, How? I would rather lift the front end instead of drop the rear to get more of a leveled look. Thanks!
how much do you want to spend?
for cheap, get a spacer-lift. They're under $150, and 1" will not alter your ride quality. But 1" wont level you out, either. For more money, get some adjustable coilovers. They'll ride better than stock.
To do it right and preserve the ride, get a quality pair of coilovers. My '05 Tacoma DC rides like a dream with my TeamWest SAWs! And it sits perfectly level.
There's also the option of using the "stock" coils, or the entire coilover assembly (i.e. coils & shocks), from a "stock" 4WD DC. It's my understanding, that the coils from a 4WD model are just stiff enough, to raise/level a 2WD truck like yours. I'd keep a sharp eye out in the classifieds here at TS.com, as there have been several TS.com members, who've listed and sold their "stock" 4WD coils and shocks here in the past. Good news is... it's usually, at a fairly cheap price too.
Also, I have to give a for the Wheeler's coils as well. I just bought a set for my 4WD DC. And believe me, they WERE NOT purchased prior to my doing some VERY in-depth research on these, before I bought a set. If you're willing to plunk down $200 plus shipping, for a set of these coils, they're hard to beat. btw: TS.com member (tundrafire) has a set of these on his DC and he also had a set, on his earlier model Access Cab as well. I PM'ed him several times asking questions, not to mention, I live half-way accross the country from him, but I've even called him 2 or 3 times by phone, to pick his brain about these, before I opted to buy a set. If you're interested in these... you might want to shoot him a PM. Here's a BEFORE and AFTER of (tundrafires) DC with these coils.
For me, a set of FULL-ON coilovers (whether adjustable or not), was simply WAY beyond my budget! That's exactly "why", I opted for the Wheeler's coils. The difference was anywhere from $200-500 in savings, depending on "which" coilover brand you compare the Wheeler's coils with!
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I put some DR coiloverss on my 05 DC and can't say enough about how much better they make the truck handle and ride, they're pricey, but if you bite the bullet and buy a nice set of coilovers you won't regret it. On the other hand, if you're looking for an inexpensive option I have the stock 4wd DC setup sitting in my garage, only has like 600 miles on it and I would be glad to make you a deal on it...
I have a 2005 DC tundra 2wd. Is it possible to lift the front end about an inch without losing the great ride? If so, How? I would rather lift the front end instead of drop the rear to get more of a leveled look. Thanks!
I have been running 50 dollar Daystar spacers for nearly 3 years now with no problems. Stock ride is still there. I love them. But remember that a 1 inch spacer will get you about 1 and a half to 1 and three quarters inches of lift. I only needed about an inch and a half and ended up with about one and three quarters inches so I had to go back with rear AALs to get the headllights out of the trees. And AALs DO affect the ride. So just be sure of how much lift you need and how much you will get. Coilovers are expensive but the only way to adjust lift to your liking. Everything else is a crap shoot. Good luck.
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Front end lift on 2005 DC ???
for the Wheeler's coils as well. I just bought a set for my 4WD DC. 
And believe me, they WERE NOT purchased prior to my doing some VERY in-depth research on these, before I bought a set. If you're willing to plunk down $200 plus shipping, for a set of these coils, they're hard to beat. 
That's exactly "why", I opted for the Wheeler's coils. The difference was anywhere from $200-500 in savings, depending on "which" coilover brand you compare the Wheeler's coils with! 
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