New to scene. Need lift advice and opinions

I just got my 2006 4x4. Its an access cab and I want to lift it 3". I was thinking about a spacer kit for the front and an add a leaf in the rear. What do some of you think about that. Is it gonna affect the ride quality? How much lift will I actually get? Also, I want to put some BF Goodrich All Terrains 285/70/17. I have the TRD Sport rims on it. I was wondering how that would look..?? If you guys have any pictures of with similar lifts and tire size, please post. I should have some pics up soon. Thanks.

 

Check out my sticky at the top of the page.

 

This is 05TocoTRD's sticky on lifts. This link is awesome to get you started. http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/suspension/11282-tacoma-lift-faq-guide-read.html

as for how it will look with a 3" lift here is an idea. Good Luck!

 

Truck looks great! Are you satisfied with your tire size? I want to do 285/70/17 so it will make it a little taller. I'm not too interested in wider. I don't want it to make the rims look tiny.

 

Yes sir, those are 285/70/17 Nitto Terra Grapplers. The wideness is pretty good too, the sidewall of the tire is even with the outside edge of the fender flare. It gives it a very tough stock look.