Is my truck lifted???

5100's at their highest setting are without a doubt riding rough. I'm guessing your 285's are E load so that adds to the roughness. Unless you absolutely need that lift I'd bring it back down next time you need tires, unless you are happy with things the way they are.

 

The truck looks good,throw a set of Bilstein 5100 on the back too match the front

 

I really like the way it stands now. It (for me) is the perfect height. Not too "redneck", but able to have some ground clearance as well (because of the 285's). I don't mind it riding a little rough as long as I know why it is. Again, I thought it was just being because it was a truck (never had one, so nothing to compare to).

 

Thanks, I love my truck. I have always wanted a tacoma and when i saw this one, it was exactly what I wanted...at least I thought. Now I want to get sliders, plates, front and rear bumpers...etc...lol

 

Yeah, I do want to get a rear set of 5100's now.

 

Adding "sliders, plates, front and rear bumpers...etc" you will have to revisit the whole suspension topic.

 

Really? Why? I am really new to this.

 

Sliders ~150 lbs, Front bumper ~100 - 150+ lbs, Rear bumper ~100 - 150+ lbs, Bash plate ~50 lbs, winch 55 lbs ....

Hi lift jack, recovery rope(s), beer

 

Gotcha, so how much stuff would I have to do if I added all of that? Like redo the entire suspension?

 

It depends on your use of the truck. To sit in a Mall parking lot; no. Otherwise, leave you wallet some place not easily accessible. Then go to the "Wheels and Tires" and the "Suspension" forums and read up. Lots of good information, and as many options and opinions as there are trucks.

 

Beer is an important factor

 

Incorrect, I’m at 2.5” on SPORT springs, and on 18” e-load tires, rides just as good as my Acura TL.

By the way everyone was talking about how rough it will be at 2.5”, not even close...way better than stock.

 

Now that I got my tires balanced right, it rides pretty good. I am concerned about having blocks to lift the rear. Been reading how they are not a good option for a rear lift. I know that my truck sucks when hitting small bumps, pretty rough then. I don't know if that is because of the blocks, the springs, or the stock shocks (wished that the person before me had replaced the rear with 5100's too).

 

You are sure that they are stock but are here asking if the truck is lifted . 5100's up front

 

With the right suspension and set up you can make a Tacoma ride smooth and plush.

 

I am all new to this, just notice the difference between my truck and one on the lot. I forgot about being able to get adjustable shocks. That is why the block in the back didn't make sense to me. Now it does.

 

Guess it’s all opinion, but I call bs that your tacoma is as smooth as an Acura. Especially with 18 inch tires.

 

OP, you did a really good job with the pics and first post.

If only the rest of theses threads started this way!

 

TL was lowered on TEIN springs with stock shocks, maybe that’s why it isn’t so bad to me lol.

 

My Bridgestones are quiet. All I can hear is the damn needle bearing under my feet! Gonna fix that soon though..