Suspension shops

Any idea where? Link?

 

Be aware that you will need access to a spring compressor to put your stock coils onto the new front shocks with any kit like this.

 

http://www.headstrongoffroad.com/st...air)_-_24-263108_for_2016__Toyota_Tacoma.html

http://www.headstrongoffroad.com/store/p96/Deaver_1.5-2_inch_Add-a-leaf_(PAIR)_-_TACOAAL.html

 

Do these add height to the rear?

 

Never mind that's what the add a leaf does right

 

im watching the thread, same as "subd", will need to do a lift in the near future so i need to see some replies on this post

 

when is the mod day? I was subd on this post with a comment, i want to order all my lift stuff before the mod day so i can be educated on everything about the kit. i really want to learn and know the function of all that im about to install and know how to install too, meet some truck friends and enjoy the day.

 

Post up in NorCal where I linked before. They just had a mod day a few weeks back and I haven't seen a post about a new one.. but seems like there is one every other month or thereabouts.

 

Hey OP if you need an installer I can do it. Just PM me if you were interested.
-Mark

 

my 3rd gen tacoma is only for daily drive and its only a 4x2, and i just want to lift it just enough to retain the stock UCA, should i just get the bilsteins 5100? do i need springs? do i need an AAL? i just dont want to use a block for the lift, any suggestions from locals?

 

What's your budget?

$500 in parts makes a decent sub 2" lift.

 

the lesser the better, i just want to get a lift (not a block lift) 500 sounds good to me, i can go as high as 1k

 

For under $500 you can do 5100s front and rear with an AAL (single or progressive, whichever best fits your needs).

For around $1k, the OME setup linked by @EDDO on the first page (I think) is a good setup also.

My first suspension lift was 5100s and a 3 leaf AAL, my second and current is full OME.. both are good options at their price points.

@HeadStrong Off-Road is the place to buy - tell her I sent you and she'll take care of you.

 

do you like the OME better than the billies? I was thinking about the OME coz its already assembled and ready to install.

 

It's not hard to swap coils, I wouldn't let that be the deciding factor by any means, especially if you're looking to get it installed at a mod day where there are lots of experienced guys and sometimes a legit coil compressor to use.

I like the OME better overall, but don't notice much benefit of having OME shocks over 5100s. When these need replacing I'll likely go back to 5100s in the front and whatever the equivalent extended length shock is in the rear, I think a B110.

 

can i just get away by just installing the billies using the stock springs or is it a must to have springs like OME885?

 

Most people who run 5100s use stock coils. It's fine. Lift coils will provide a better ride quality, but some would rather have the $180 in their pocket instead.

 

thanks man, that enlightened me a little bit on my plans for the truck! will hit u up if i have some more questions, its nice to have a group here in norcal.

 

NorCal contingency is huge. Hit the BS thread and introduce yourselves!

 

What kind of coils would you recommend with them 5100's