Question on OME Lift for 2011 AC TRD

After many hours of careful reading I thought I knew exactly what I wanted but after a visit to Four Wheel Parts in Riverside, and the salesguy's phonecall to ARB, I am back to research.

What I want: 2-3" lift, leveling, 32" tires likely on stock rims, spare to match and it must fit in original location without rubbing. My goal was a combined 4-5" lift from suspension and larger tires.

What I thought would work:

OME front coilovers with light coils (no intent on adding heavy bumper or winch)
OME Dakar leaf pack
Either TC or Toytec UCAs
BFG ATs in either 285/70R16 or 285/75R16

However, according to the salesguy and ARB, this kit will raise the front 1.75" and the rear 2.75", adding 1" to the stock rake. ARB had no solution for leveling. It would seem to me that most people willing to install a replacement leaf pack would also want the rig level.

I thought that numerous folk here had installed essentially what I outline above and ended up with a level rig. So what am I missing? With the basic plan I am pursuing, what are my options for ending up with a level truck? Or should I look in a different direction?

Regards,

Patrick

 

Just get 885's if you are trying to get 3"

 

Thanks for the feedback, I truly appreciate it. Your truck looks great - I would be happy with that.

I'm still having trouble with the math. Here is a link to ARB's vehicle specific guide for Tacos. It shows 1.75" lift front, 2.75" rear with the lights coils and leaf pack. It lists 5mm spacers for first gen tacos, but no spacers for 2nd gen. Even with a 10mm spacer, their kit would increase factory rake.

Perhaps my problem is that I'm relying on this PDF for a package instead of piecing it together. Other than this PDF, ARB's website was not very helpful. I was hoping to be near the end of my research and I guess that's not the case.

Regards,

Patrick

 

Yes, that is what I meant.

Thanks again,

Patrick

 

Just FYI, you might call Fat Bob's Garage if you are considering Light Racing UCAs. They gave me a better price than what was advertised on their site.

http://store.fatbobsgarage.com/light-racing-upper-control-arms-toyota-tacoma-05-p7532.aspx

 

Great advice. Thank you.

I think I will do just that. Thanks!

Regards,

Patrick

 

Check out http://www.downsouthmotorsports.com also for the UCAs. I just ordered a set from them and they are on sale/group buy for 525 this month! They are also starting to sell OME stuff also. Just giving you another option and place to look. Wheelers, Toytec, and Downsouth are IMO the best places to get parts