Tundra Lift Kit and Leveling Kit Guide

A Toyota Tundra lift kit can be a half-inch billet shim, a 2-inch leveling spacer, an adjustable coilover system or an 8-inch kit with new knuckles and crossmembers. What fits depends on your generation, whether you have a TRD Pro, whether a 2022-or-newer truck has rear air, and the tire size you want.

Short answer: Start with your generation: 2000–2006, 2007–2021 or 2022 and newer. For a level stance, a 2- to 2.5-inch front leveling kit is the simplest fix on any of them. For 35-inch tires, look at the 3-inch SST kits on 2022-and-newer trucks or the 4-inch front SST and 6-inch kits on 2007–2021 trucks. For 37s, look at the 8-inch kit for 2007–2021 or ICON's 6-inch systems for 2022 and newer. TRD Pro trucks and 2022-and-newer trucks with rear air need their own parts, so check those first.

Leveling kit, coilovers or full lift: what each one does

From the factory, most Tundras sit lower in the front than the rear. That rake leaves room for the rear to squat under a load, and ReadyLIFT notes it varies by up to an inch. Our leveling kit vs lift kit guide covers the basics.

Leveling kit. A spacer or strut extension on top of the front strut raises the front, usually 2 to 3 inches, to match the rear. The factory shocks and springs stay. Many Tundra kits add differential drop and skid plate spacers.
Coilover system. Replaces the front struts with adjustable coilovers and usually the rear shocks. Lift is a range, like 0–2.25 or 1.25–3.5 inches. You buy one for ride control and wheel travel.
Full lift kit. Kits from about 3 inches up add upper arms or strut extensions plus rear blocks or spacers, and on 6- and 8-inch kits, new knuckles and dropped crossmembers. This is where 35- and 37-inch tires come in.

Option	Typical front lift (as listed)	What changes	Good fit for
Billet shims (Coachbuilder)	0.25–1 in	Shim on top of strut or coilover	Fixing lean, small height gain
Front leveling kit	2–3 in	Strut spacers, often diff and skid spacers	Level stance, slightly larger tires
Coilover system	0–3.5 in adjustable	Front coilovers, rear shocks, often arms and rear springs	Ride quality and off-road damping
Mid lift (SST)	3–4 in front, 1–2 in rear	Strut spacers, upper arms on some kits, rear blocks or spacers	33- to 35-inch tires on a daily driver
Big lift	6–8 in	Knuckles, dropped crossmembers, shocks, skid plate	35- to 37-inch tires and a tall stance

Toyota Tundra lift kits by generation

The three Tundra generations take different parts, and the 2022-and-newer truck switched the rear from leaf springs to coil springs or factory rear air. Some listings call the first generation 1999–2006; it was sold as the 2000–2006 Tundra.

2000–2006 Tundra (1st gen)

ReadyLIFT lists a 2.5-inch front leveling kit with top-mount strut extensions, diff drop and skid plate spacers, and room for a 32.5-inch tire. Its 3-inch front leveling kit lists 33-inch tires on 2WD and 4WD trucks; the title says 1999–2007, but the description lists the Tundra for 1999–2006, so confirm your year on the product page. For ride control, ICON offers Stage 1 through Stage 3 systems with 0–2.5 inches of adjustable lift. Stage 1 pairs 2.5-inch internal reservoir front coilovers with ICON 2.0 Aluminum Series rear shocks, and Stage 3 steps up to 2.5 piggyback rear shocks.

2007–2021 Tundra (2nd gen)

For a simple level, the ReadyLIFT 2.4" Front Leveling Kit adds 2.4 inches with top-mount strut extensions and lists 33-inch tires, and the Fishbone Offroad kit is a 2.5-inch pair of powder-coated steel spacers that Fishbone says works with all transmissions and cab configurations. The ICON Alloys 2.5-inch spacer kit, listed as not for TRD Pro, includes a front diff drop for 4WD models, and ICON recommends a 33x11.50 tire.

For damping, ICON's 0–2.25" Stage 1 EXP system reuses the factory front coil springs and lists fitment for up to 35-inch tires. Its 1–3 inch systems run from Stage 1 (2.5 coilovers and 2.0 rear shocks) to Stage 10, adding Delta Joint upper arms from Stage 5 on. For height, ReadyLIFT offers 3-inch front SST kits with 1- or 2-inch rear blocks (33-inch tires), a 4"F / 2"R SST kit with tubular upper arms, and 6- and 8-inch kits listed for 35- and 37-inch tires. The 4"F / 2"R kit's description cites 2007–2020, so confirm 2021 fitment on the product page.

TRD Pro (2015–2021). Most of the ReadyLIFT kits above are listed as not for the TRD Pro. ReadyLIFT makes the 2" SST TRD Pro Plus 2 kit (2 inches front and rear, 35-inch tires) and 4- and 6-inch Pro Plus kits, all of which keep the factory Bilstein/Fox shocks. The Coachbuilder TRD PRO Kit for 2015–2017 and 2019–2021 TRD Pros pairs a 1-inch front shim kit with +3 shackles (1.75 inches of rear lift), with no added coil preload per Ekstrom Design.

2022–2026 Tundra (3rd gen)

First, check whether your truck has rear coil springs or factory load-leveling rear air. ReadyLIFT builds separate kits for each. The ReadyLIFT 2" Front Leveling Kit With Diff Drops is listed as not for rear air or TRD Pro trucks, while its 2-inch SST kit with diff drops is made for rear air trucks, including the i-FORCE MAX hybrid.

The ReadyLIFT 3" SST Lift Kit pairs front strut spacers and tubular upper arms with a 2-inch rear spacer. There are rear air versions, 4WD versions with CV axles, and SST2.1 and SST3.3 systems with Falcon struts and shocks. ICON's systems start with the 0–2.25 inch Stage 1 EXP and run through 2.5 and 3.0 Series stages. ICON's 6-inch systems list only 4 inches of crossmember drop and room for 37-inch tires, while ReadyLIFT's 6-inch Big Lift and MAX3.3 kits list 35-inch tires on a 20x9 wheel. ReadyLIFT recommends its High-Performance CV Axle Kit on all lifted 2022-and-newer Tundras, though the axle kit itself is listed for non-TRD Pro trucks.

Rear lift: blocks, add-a-leafs, Coachbuilder shackles and coil spacers

Options for raising the rear, or adding rake back for towing after a front lift:

Coachbuilder shackles (2007–2021, including TRD Pro). Billet aluminum shackles replace the factory ones. Ekstrom Design lists actual rear lift: +1" for 0.625 inch, +2" for 1.25 inches, +3" for 1.75 inches and +4" for 2.25 inches. The +2 through +4 kits include a carrier bearing drop kit. Our Coachbuilder shackles guide goes deeper.
Rear blocks (leaf spring trucks). ReadyLIFT sells cast iron blocks in 1 and 2 inches (listed in the descriptions for 1999–2021 Tundras) and 3 and 5 inches for 2007–2021. ReadyLIFT says longer shocks may be needed with the 3-inch block and are required with the 5-inch block.
Add-a-leaf (2000–2006). The ICON 1.5" Lift Add-A-Leaf Kit replaces the factory overload leaf and, per ICON, lowers the rear spring rate by about 10 percent.
Coil spacers and springs (2022–2026, coil spring trucks). ReadyLIFT sells a 2-inch rear spacer kit, but says it does not work with stock shocks and does not fit TRD Pro or rear air trucks. ICON lists triple-rate rear coils for 0.5, 1.25 and 3.5 inches of lift on non-TRD trucks (less on TRD-equipped trucks).

For the front, Coachbuilder strut and coilover shims add 0.25, 0.50 or 1.00 inch on 2007–2026 Tundras, and the 0.50- and 1.00-inch sizes list TRD Pro fitment. Ekstrom Design says the driver-side front corner typically sits about half an inch lower, so mixing sizes can square the truck up. Ekstrom says shims on ADS, Fox 2.5, ICON 2.5, King, Eibach or OME BP-51 coilovers need the matching Coachbuilder bolt kit.

Tire sizes as the vendors list them

Wheel width and backspacing matter too, so read our wheel offset and backspacing guide before you buy wheels.

Kit	Generation	Listed tire size
ReadyLIFT 2.5 in front leveling	1st gen	Up to 32.5 in
ReadyLIFT 2.4 in and 3 in front leveling	2007–2021	Up to 33 in
ReadyLIFT 3 in front SST (1 or 2 in rear)	2007–2021	Up to 33 in
ReadyLIFT 4 in F / 2 in R SST	2007–2021	Up to 35 in (34 in with rear Falcon shocks)
ReadyLIFT 6 in with Bilstein shocks	2007–2021	Up to 35 in
ReadyLIFT 8 in	2007–2021	Up to 37 in
ReadyLIFT 2 in leveling or 2 in SST	2022–2026	295/60R20 on 20x9 +18, no trim
ReadyLIFT 3 in SST	2022–2026	35x12.50 on 18x9 +12
ReadyLIFT 6 in Big Lift and MAX3.3	2022–2025 coil, 2022–2026 rear air	35 in on 20x9, 5.75 in backspace
ICON 6 in systems	2022–2026	37 in

On the standard (non-Pro Plus) 2007–2021 6- and 8-inch kits, ReadyLIFT says factory 20-inch wheels work but factory 18-inch and all 17-inch wheels do not.

What to check before you order

Year. A few listings show different years in the title and description, so confirm on the product page.
TRD Pro. Most ReadyLIFT kits for both newer generations are listed as not for the TRD Pro.
Rear suspension (2022 and newer). Coil springs or rear air. ReadyLIFT's 6-inch coil spring kits are listed for 2022–2025 only.
2WD or 4WD. Most kits fit both, but the 3-inch SST kits with CV axles are 4WD only.
Cab and trim. The ReadyLIFT 3-inch SST kits for 2007–2021 list CrewMax, Double Cab and Standard Cab for TRD, SR5 and Rock Warrior trucks.
Options that conflict. The TRD rear sway bar option rules out several of the 6- and 8-inch kits. Factory 18-inch wheels rule out the standard 2007–2021 6- and 8-inch kits, and ReadyLIFT's 2022-and-newer 6-inch Big Lift kits are listed as not compatible with AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension).

After the install: alignment, warranty and legal questions

Alignment. A lift or level typically changes front geometry, so plan on having the alignment checked soon after install, along with the headlight aim.
Factory warranty. A lift does not automatically void your whole warranty, but a dealer can deny a claim on a part they believe the lift affected. Ask your dealer before you install and keep your paperwork.
Towing and payload. A leveling kit does not raise your factory ratings. Leveling removes some room for rear squat, which is why ReadyLIFT pitches its rear blocks as a tow package upgrade.
State rules. Lift, bumper and headlight height rules vary by state, so check yours.

For the rest of the build, see our Toyota Tundra overland build guide and the Tundra accessories guide.

What NVMOS carries

Our Tundra suspension comes from ReadyLIFT and ICON Vehicle Dynamics, with Coachbuilder parts from Ekstrom Design and leveling kits from Fishbone Offroad and ICON Alloys. A few to start with:

2000–2006 Tundra

2007–2021 Tundra

2022–2026 Tundra

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Frequently asked questions

What size lift do I need for 35-inch tires on a Tundra?

It depends on the generation. On a 2022–2026 Tundra, ReadyLIFT lists a 35x12.50 tire on an 18x9 wheel at +12 offset with its 3-inch SST kits, but the rear air version says it needs factory 20-inch wheels, so confirm on the product page. On a 2007–2021 Tundra, ReadyLIFT lists 35 inches for its 6-inch kit and its 4"F / 2"R SST kit (34 inches on the version with rear Falcon shocks). Wheel width and offset matter too.

Will a leveling kit fit a TRD Pro Tundra?

Most standard leveling kits do not. The ReadyLIFT leveling kits for both newer generations are listed as not for the TRD Pro. The 0.50- and 1.00-inch Coachbuilder shims are listed for 2007–2026 Tundras including TRD Pro, and ReadyLIFT makes a 2-inch SST TRD Pro Plus 2 kit and 4- and 6-inch Pro Plus kits for the 2015–2021 TRD Pro.

Can I lift a 2022 or newer Tundra with rear air suspension?

Yes, with a rear air version. ReadyLIFT makes 2-inch SST, 3-inch SST and 6-inch Big Lift kits for 2022–2026 Tundras with factory rear air. Its standard 2-inch leveling kit, 3-inch SST kit and 2-inch rear spacer kit are listed as not for rear air trucks.

What do Coachbuilder shackles do on a Tundra?

They replace the factory rear shackles on 2007–2021 Tundras, including TRD Pro, with billet aluminum shackles that add rear lift. Ekstrom Design lists 0.625 inch of lift for the +1 kit, 1.25 for +2, 1.75 for +3 and 2.25 for +4.

Do I need an alignment after leveling my Tundra?

In most cases, yes. A change in front ride height usually changes alignment settings, so plan on having the alignment checked right after install, along with the headlight aim.

Will a lift kit void my Toyota warranty?

Not automatically, but a dealer can deny a claim on a part it believes the modification affected. Ask your dealer before you install and keep your receipts and install records.

Do 2007–2021 Tundra lift kits fit the 2022 and newer Tundra?

No. The 2022-and-newer Tundra has rear coil springs or rear air instead of leaf springs, and nearly every lift kit here is listed for one generation only. A few small parts, like Coachbuilder shims, cover both.

Not sure what fits your truck? Call a real person at (920) 249-7744 or send us a message, and we will help you sort it out.

October 20, 2026 — NVMOS

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