Lift help

Sorry if this has been answered before. But I was wondering about different lift ideas. I was thinking of going about 3". I have seen different sets to purchase, and I have seen spacer sets for like couple hundred bucks. Thoughts on this type of lift, this would save a considerable amount of money. I don't plan on off roading all the time, maybe a couple times, but mainly it would be for looks.

TIA

 

Bilstein 5100s front and rear. Add a leaf in the rear. That's your cheapest "right" way to do it. Downsouth motorsports or Headstrong for the best price.

 

Cheaper but spending a few more hundred to get something offroad worthy is the better option

 

Will upgrading these parts allow me to tow more or load more in the bed of the truck?

 

That's a tricky question. Your truck's tow capacity will not change because of all the rest of the components but it will not drop as much in the rear when you add weight with the add a leaf.

 

Isn't bagging it a better option for more load capacity? Then you don't have that harsh ride when it's empty.

 

If you’re 4x4, don’t go over 2.5” and honestly an inch or 2 in the front would really give you a good look by leveling it, no need to change the rear for your purposes.

More lift and your gonna want 33” tires which requires a lot more modifications. Just level it with bilstein 5100s and stock coils in the front, keep the stock tire size.

Edit: you’re an SR5, get 265/75/16 tires, thats the biggest you can go at stock or leveled height without major modifications. Or if you decide to go with 17” rims (I did for better p and c rated tire options), get 265/70/17 tires. Same size tire for the 17” rim. Trust me, it will look a lot better if you simply get these size tires, no need to even lift!

 

this is VERY true

 

Thanks. I even edited my above post when I saw his grill, he’s an SR5 with the 245s, they are the 28” tires.

 

Are you talking about my truck being an SR5? I have a TRD sport with 265/65R17

 

He’s got a skewp.....

 

that's what I am doing with my SR5 but I also added super bumpstops up front and Sumo springs in the rear and they really helped..

 

For suspension lifts (0-2.5) for 18 OR-4x4 do you guys always suggest a leaf swap or is that really for increasing payload capacity? Would not swapping leafs result in some undesirable ride quality?

 

Yah I see it now. I use my phone on this website, super small photos.

I left my stock leafs on, no problem. If you want to lift the rear up 1.5+ Inches, then new leaf packs are probably the best way to do it. But 0-1” there is no need, unless you’re loading it up with weight

 

That’s helpful info, thanks for that!

 

Anyone know if 265/70/18 would fit after after a 2” lift?

 

255 80 17 on your stock wheels

You'll get actual axle clearing lift, no trimming, cutting, pounding or warranty implications, along with nicely filled wheel wells.

 

there is absolutely nothing wrong with spacers......especially if you are doing infrequent wheeling.

just remember to space your bump stops and you wont have any issues.

ive been running spacers for years without any problems.