Lift 4x2 :(

What do you recommend suspension and inches of lift for a 4x2 TRD DOUBLE CAB? My budget is 500. I’m gonna purchase today. If any recommendations please let me know. Thanks Tacomers!

 

5100's and an aal.

 

you can normally get a set of bilstein 5100 for about $350 shipped and add a leaf for $120 for single leaf to $190 for 3 leaf (preferred for better ride - less stiff), or you could do a rear block $75 some say it rides rougher and lets you feel more axle wrap (movement).. i have never put a block on tacoma so i cannot say from experience...either of these set ups could get you up to 2.5" in the front and 1.5-2 inch in the rear

 

Okay. We were thinking the same but I just wasn’t sure. How far can the front bilstein 5100 adjustable lift up to? I know the back of bilstein 5100 is limited to 2inch. And for the leaf, where can I order them? Thanks Clay.

 

Look in here https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...-gen-prerunners.203889/page-571#post-16543952

 

The 5100’s got my vote too but if u had the extra hundred id get these:

https://www.headstrongoffroad.com/store/p207/Maxtrac_4"_Lift_Kit_-_2WD_ONLY_-_K886842.html

 

@Battleborn Off-Road has excellent prices and good customer service. Lots of people also buy from Marie with Headstrong Offload

 

What are the pros in the 640 lift kit?

 

only problem of going with maxtrac kit is that you have to go with a larger tire so it does not look too funky and sometimes have to use wheel spacers if you want to use the factory wheels so the tires do not rub.

 

here is bilstein set at 2.0" in the front and 1.5" in the rear on a white sport

 

Nice truck

 

not mine, found it on a post...it does look good

 

Buy what you think is right.

I have a prerunner, and my truck has seen more dirt than a lot of 4x4’s I know. It’s all about goals and what you do want to do.

If you drive fireroads and light trails for camping and ‘expo’ trips where you drive a lot of roads, a lift can be very beneficial. You don’t only need a lift for rock crawling. I see more dirt than a lot of other guys I know. I just haven’t been interested in rock trails where I needed 4x4.

Its’s what you make of it. Most trails, even some mild/medium trails are all driver knowledge and skills vs truck capabilities.

Do what you think is necessary.

Edit: I’ve had everything from spacers, 5100, to Icon resi’s and soon to be Kings. Each serves their purpose, just take a step back from what others have and justify based on what you need. Whether budget or baller, there’s something available for everyone on the market.

 

What kind of AAL? Looking at least 1.75 inch?

 

4” lift vs the front level of billies. Fit bigger tires if thats something u wanted. If your keeping stock then it will look silly

 

I had a Maxtrac lift on my 2015 F150. Quality lift and kept the ride the same as stock.

 

Save money buy better.

 

Care to share your views on why?

 

@Babyjake16 Is who I’ve been dealing with from battle born I got my SPC control arms, my 6112/5160 are on the way just waiting for my icon leaf pack - it’s been one of best buying experiences I’ve had in a while

 

Did you have a bad experience from them - Jake has been very responsive and straight up with me- if you read the other post and read his remarks I think you would think differently. He got into a business with a guy Chas- that he found out later has a bad reputation. I believe he offered refunds to those who wanted them and vowed to make sure everybody got what they ordered.