Level it out

Newbie, hope i'm doing this right, help me if i'm not.
2008 access cab, 4.0 4x4.
Want to level it out and if that comes with a mild lift that's ok too.
Don't want anything crazy and no more than a nice level no rake truck.
Money is big factor. No big lift as i'm running a plow in winter.
Intentions are to replace front suspension with Bilstein 5100 and new springs.
Truck has 172k on it so new springs would be good anyway, that and the plow.
Plow is about 200lbs. (Snoway - love it).
I already have 17 inch wheels from a newer 4 Runner I intend to put on.
What size tires can I get away with, minor rubbing I can deal with or remedy as required.
So, new springs, what do i use? With decent ride comfort.
5100's set at what notch?
Will prob put new shocks on the back (at a time) due to mileage.
Think that's it for a start.
Thank Y'all.

 

Welcome, you have MANY options regarding what you want to do.

 

5100 @ zero with 885x coolers or ome nitrocharger with 885x coils.

 

Thanks for the welcome.
From reading this forum I realize there any any number of combinations to achieve the level stance. I need answers to my questions. Really hoping someone can help me.

 

Talk to Marie over @HeadStrong Off-Road

 

Dalegribble02 thanks for the idea, but I think with your suggestion I be higher than I want and cost is BIG factor. Gotta remember plowing in winter.

 

With 200 pounds on the front your going to sag almost a 1inch

 

Marie, that's her, the Guru of all things Tacoma, couldn't remember her name. Thanks.

 

My plow/200 pounds is what is making my choice a tad more difficult. I want new springs to help with that (and the fact they have 172K miles on them) but I don't want to look reverse rake without the plow (which would be most of the time).

 

Level your truck without plow..new springs or spring spacer, your choice..come winter and you put the plow on just add 300# of sand bags in the bed...ya gotta have traction plowing and all 4 wheels must be pushing snow. Come Spring, no plow and no sand bags....level 'till next season.

 

I agree level truck now. With the 5100's what spring should I use. And I forgot to mention I usually put about 300 pounds of sand in bed for plowing. (5x 60 pound bags)

 

Yep, back in the late 70's I had friends that plowed under contract....and were level in the summer...Dual purpose truck and set up for that.

 

With the weight you'll have it'll settle and be around level

 

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