Need help wanting lift, wheels, tires!!!

About 6 months ago I traded in my 2016 Tacoma 4x4 because I had to go back to a manual. Unlike a lot of people I just hated the 2016 but that's beside the point but I love the 2012 Tacoma SR5 4x4 with that smooth 6 speed manual. Best truck I've ever owned. Now that it needs new tires and got the wife approval to get a lift, tires, wheels I think I want to go 35's. Will the 35's put a load on the truck where its a headache to drive? I still want to enjoy driving it? Also what lift would y'all go with?(I was thinking about a 6"). Also what size rims would y'all recommend? Also is there a online dealer or a sponsor on this site that y'all would go Thur?

Thanks in advance,
Mike

 

With the 35's the truck will drive fine if you regear. If you don't plan on or don't want to regear then don't go with 35's.

 

What should I regear it to in your opinion? I've tried searching the forum for info but having troubles. Lol

 

4.10s or 4.88s

35s jayzus.. daily driver or trail rig?

 

If you want to keep that "smooth" 2012 don't go 6" lift. 3" is plenty to fit 33's.

 

It's a daily driver but since my I'm moving my daily commute will only be 20 miles round trip versus the 75 miles I have been driving I just want a clean looking Tacoma that looks bada$$! Lol

 

The "baddest looking" trucks on this site have 3" lift. Most if them are extremely capable as well.

 

Yeah i think the consensus here is going to 3inch lift with 33s. Youre going to need to trim some shit with 35s, regear, Drop bracket lift. To me, that sounds like more headache than its worth.

If you want it tho, go for it, itll look sweet if you do the research and do it right.

 

Agreed. 3" is the sweet spot on the tacos. 33's or 285's look amazing on these trucks. OP you'll have to get the cab mount chop and new UCA's, but that's not a big deal. What's your budget if I may ask?

 

I want to be around $3500 give or take not counting the cost of the gears.

 

Man for 3500 id go for a set of king resis, dakars and total chaos ucas.. thats just me

 

I'm totally lost can you send me a PM explaining I new to all this. Lol

 

Full icon kit 3.5 max lift
http://www.headstrongoffroad.com/store/p288/ICON_Stage_5_Suspension_Kit_-_K53005T.html

Full king kit 3 inch
http://toyteclifts.3dcartstores.com/KSTAC05--King-Complete-Kit-for-05Tacoma_p_1616.html

That is suspension with some clout, and you can hit some trails. Now if your 3500 included wheels and tires, lift budget will be severely limited

 

Icon Kit under 3k

http://toyteclifts.3dcartstores.com/ICON-Stage-4-Tacoma-Suspension-with-Tubular-UCAs_p_1432.html

 

Or Icon stage 2 and still have the loot for the wheels and tires. You're doing the right thing by doing the research.

 

Thanks! I'm just trying to just get my bang for the buck

 

Ahh yea the stage 2 is everything you need as well, wont need UCAs, good to have them but not needed.

Under 2k for the kit
http://toyteclifts.3dcartstores.com/ICON-stage-2-Tacoma-suspension_p_407.html

 

do a long travel kit if you want to run 35s. otherwise just do a mid travel kit with 33s. try Marie @HeadStrong Off-Road. she'll help you figure out everything you need.

 

Is that icon kit everything you will need no other parts like diff drop brackets or uca http://toyteclifts.3dcartstores.com/ICON-stage-2-Tacoma-suspension_p_407.html
just curious i have been thinking about this kit my self

 

That's it. You might want UCA's if you crank the coilovers up. I chose not to. It's perfect for me. Rides great, a huge upgrade!