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Old 11-03-2012, 11:36 PM
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Hi guys! I just bought a 2012 Platinum today, white with sunroof, NAV, 3.55 and a few other goodies. The truck is awesome. It does sit pretty low for what I'm used to though, I had a Tundra with 7" lift and 37's and then a GMC 2500HD so this truck feels like I'm riding really low to the ground. What's the most economical way to get a small amount of lift from the stock stance and level it up a bit? I don't want to go too much because I really dont want to have to put bigger tires on it, seeing that I just got it today and the stock Pirelli's seem pretty great. Thanks!!

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If your looking for something inexpensive, of suggest Bilstein 5100s and a 2"-3" rear block. That'd be good.
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I'm in same boat. Thinking of lifting too
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Originally Posted by nickstl77
Hi guys! I just bought a 2012 Platinum today, white with sunroof, NAV, 3.55 and a few other goodies. The truck is awesome. It does sit pretty low for what I'm used to though, I had a Tundra with 7" lift and 37's and then a GMC 2500HD so this truck feels like I'm riding really low to the ground. What's the most economical way to get a small amount of lift from the stock stance and level it up a bit? I don't want to go too much because I really dont want to have to put bigger tires on it, seeing that I just got it today and the stock Pirelli's seem pretty great. Thanks!!

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Hi Nick,

I went with the 3" pro Comp Leveling kit & 2.5" rear block and Firestone rear air bags for towing.

I got rid of the Pirelli's soon as I could we have them on our FX4, and went from 275/55/20's=31" to BFG Rugged terrian T/A's 275/65/20=34.1" and Im going to BFG KM2's 35" for my summer tires

her is a few pics of my New 2012, there is a bunch more in my profile and Garage

Grant

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Wow Grant, the truck looks amazing! Gonna PM you.
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Originally Posted by nickstl77
Wow Grant, the truck looks amazing! Gonna PM you.
Nick Thanks,

Here are a few of the Accessories you were asking about, I'll try and send you the #'s when i find the reciept, and if you want some good specs on tires go to Tire Rack .com thats where I bought my 34" BFG's these tires blow those pirelli's away big time, in every aspect.

Pro Com.com for the Leveling kit
Firestone.com for air bag kit
Rigid Industries.com for the front and rear LED Flood lights
CARiD.com for the Blue ambient Lighting, andLed push switch
K&N 63 series kit, made a huge difference in throttle responce
Im going to Solo Performance for my dual exhaust with dual tips looks fricking amazing can't wait to get those....lol

Take Care!!

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Originally Posted by nickstl77
Hi guys! I just bought a 2012 Platinum today, white with sunroof, NAV, 3.55 and a few other goodies. The truck is awesome. It does sit pretty low for what I'm used to though, I had a Tundra with 7" lift and 37's and then a GMC 2500HD so this truck feels like I'm riding really low to the ground. What's the most economical way to get a small amount of lift from the stock stance and level it up a bit? I don't want to go too much because I really dont want to have to put bigger tires on it, seeing that I just got it today and the stock Pirelli's seem pretty great. Thanks!!

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Nick,

Here is what you were asking about, see the difference in tire to wheel well its huge...lol......so yeah I had to go to the 34's like you were asking, afew pics with the`31`s and the leveling kit
if you look at the wife`s Black FX4 it has same size tires and type as whats on my 2012 look at the difference in size with out the 3ìnch kit....on the 2nd pic.......

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I have an auto spring 2.5" front and a 3" rear block replacement with airlift airbags. I fit 35's without any rubbing at all.


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I have a 2 inch ReadyLift, 275/65/20 TeraGrapplers (34s). No rubbing at all from my front end.







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Hey Nick I'm looking to level my truck as well. I had a Tundra as well and was a member on TundraTalk. U had one of the best looking Tundra's I have ever seen. Just saying hello and good luck with the truck. I love mine so far!


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