Hello new guy, need lift advice

first off hello to all im a new guy to the tacoma scene.
I purchased a 19 trd double cab long bed. I put 16x8 motos with 265/75/16 kos on it. I am going to lift it. I have purchased the Bilsteins for front and rear, east coast bearing swap, wheeler bumpstops, Aal 1.5-2 for rear, shims and firestone airbag kit with daystar seats for hauling weight, I have a leer shell on truck and right now and the truck sits almost level stock height with maybe .5” higher in rear do to shell. I have searched net high and low for answers so can yall please help me. After i install the aal in rear what should i do with the front Bilsteins (setting)to achieve the lift im needing to work with the rear aal.The Bilsteins are 5100. 24263108
Do i need ome coils or can i use the stock trds. I also have the avid front and rear guard bars on order and in powdercoating at the moment.
Thank you so much for lending a hand if yall dont mind. Truck will be moreso mild offroad and beach running.
The Bilsteins are 5100. 24263108

 

I take it the Bilsteins aren't adjustable?

 

Yes just not sure where to set them to achieve what i need

 

Which bilsteins - that matters

 

24263108 .....5100

 

Those don't really look adjustable

 

They have the 5 setting clip

 

They are the correct ones and they are adjustable. Set them on the 4th perch and use your stock springs. That what I did and mine rides great, floats great on and off road. I did a block in the rear as opposed to a aal. I didn't want a stiff ride in the back.

 

How much lift did they give you in the front. Close to 2”?

 

Does it adjust ride height or stiffness? I have Kings on mine and I would have to lift the truck and crank a collar on the top of the shock body. If I were in your position, I would start by measuring from the top of the fender on all 4 corners and adjust it till they were the same. Keep in mind, suspension settles. So maybe it'll level itself out?

 

I'd do OME 885 or 887 coils, 1/4 top plate spacer on drivers side for lean, and leave the shocks at standard level

 

I got about 2.5 in the front and after tires about 3 in the front. Of course the block gave me an inch and after tires I got about 1.5 in the rear. The shop did pre measurements and i wanted a slight to no rake at all. I don't care about needing an aal because I don't haul anything, also I didn't want the rear to be overly stiff. I did a shim to correct the lean as well as the ECGS clamshell bushing. It alligned perfect and I have the stock uca. For me it rides better than the stock sport suspension did. I can describe it best a a cross between a OR and the Sport. Handles like a sports car to a degree and rides like a Caddy. I also note it rides just like my neighbors tacoma, similar set ups but he is set at 0 with ome colis and a block. We both think the ride is the same.

 

Hey I appreciate the info. Helped me out alot with a game plan!

 

Don’t use the factory coils, buy the 885 or 887 OME springs. I’ve preloaded the coils with 5100s before and the ride is stiff!

 

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I have driven my neighbors with 5100s, ome coils and we dont feel any difference in the ride. Lift wise is also about the same in height. My opinion save your money. Coils aren't that expensive. Again first hand experience, they ride pretty close to the same.

 

Ok thanks for the replies. I ended up getting bilsteins 5100, dobinsons 314 coils, new strut top plates, 1/4” spacer for lean, jba ucas, superbumps and east coast bushing.. Rear 2” aal, angle shims,arb cb drop, firestone airbag kit with daystar cups and rear bilsteins. Hope to have the time to put on in the next week or so. Hope she sits nicely. Im really excited about the new truck.

 

How much lift did you get out of the 314 coils? Do you have ground to fender measurements on the front? I am also running 265/75/16 and will be putting on these coils soon. I also have a 3leaf aal in the rear with ol removed. Thanks for your help.

 

Dont have the measurements right now but i put the dobinsons heavy leaf pack in with 4th leaf down pulled to make it a medium rate pack and with those tires the rear fender gap is 8.5 and front fender gap is 6.25. I am going to pull the fronts and put them back in on the second clip up on the bilsteins to level up a bit for my liking. But all in all i say with the avid front bar (35lbs)i got between 2”-2.25” up front.

 

Looks great, love the color of those Dobinson coils.

 

Thanks