3rd gen stock tacoma needing lift

Dc2tacoma · May 21, 2020

https://accutuneoffroad.com/product/05-tacoma-mid-travel-suspension-kit-stage-4a-fox/
and
https://eastcoastgearsupply.com/i-8536125-toyota-8-clamshell-bushing-eliminates-needle-bearing.html

MidTennTaco · May 21, 2020

I’m really surprised there are no recommendations for Old Man Emu or Dobinsons lift kits for the price range. These kits can be had for around $1300. I just had my kit professionally installed by an off-road shop for next to nothing compared the numbers I’m seeing here.

YOTA 4X4 · May 22, 2020

MidTennTaco said: ↑

I’m really surprised there are no recommendations for Old Man Emu or Dobinsons lift kits for the price range. These kits can be had for around $1300. I just had my kit professionally installed by an off-road shop for next to nothing compared the numbers I’m seeing here.
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Agreed and OME was my recommendation back on the first page. I would definitely recommend the OME kit from Headstrong. It’s excellent.

MidTennTaco · May 22, 2020

YOTA 4X4 said: ↑

Agreed and OME was my recommendation back on the first page. I would definitely recommend the OME kit from Headstrong. It’s excellent.
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I went with Dobinsons so I could customize it but few have as good of a reputation as OME (Old Man Emu).

DavesTaco68 · May 22, 2020

MidTennTaco said: ↑

I’m really surprised there are no recommendations for Old Man Emu or Dobinsons lift kits for the price range. These kits can be had for around $1300. I just had my kit professionally installed by an off-road shop for next to nothing compared the numbers I’m seeing here.
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After shipping to Canada and the exchange rate things get expensive pretty quick, we can save some cash if we live near the border and have stuff shipped there.

10ECTACO · May 22, 2020

MidTennTaco said: ↑

I’m really surprised there are no recommendations for Old Man Emu or Dobinsons lift kits for the price range. These kits can be had for around $1300. I just had my kit professionally installed by an off-road shop for next to nothing compared the numbers I’m seeing here.
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What shop did you use? I've been looking.

SRBenjamin · May 25, 2020

Valley girl?

Take a look at this set up.

https://www.4wheelparts.com/p/arb-o...heavy-load-ometac16hksb/_/R-BHWQ-OMETAC16HKSB

hellopnw[OP] initial post: ↑

Hello,
My name is Andrea. Very new here! I have zero to very little knowledge of leveling kits/lifts, etc and would greatly appreciate guidance and insight.

I have a 2016 Toyota Tacoma sr5 that sees many back roads (nothing crazy but a lot of pot holes and divots in the road). I would love more clearance and have tried reading up on lift kits but I’m completely lost. I’ve seen photos of Tacoma’s with 2-3” lifts and I think 3” is where I want to be. Currently on LT265/70R16 BFGoodrich ko2’s. Eventually I’d like bigger tires but first I want to get a suspension lift done. This lift is solely to gain more clearance and I don’t want to cheap out or buy the wrong product, etc.

I have a pretty generous budget but would still like to try and save money where I can. So my question is, which suspension lift would you recommend for 3”? Any companies I should avoid? Would investing in bigger tires be necessary or can I get away with my current tires on a 3” lift? (I really don’t like the look of tiny tires and a huge gap so that’s my concern - I’m also aware I’d probably need spacers if I eventually purchased larger tires?). I’ve also read up on certain “blocks” and “add a leaf” that can go in the rear to level it out and again, I’m lost with those. Is that suggested/necessary to add in the rear? Ideally I’d like a level look but not sure how to go about it.

Seriously any guidance, tips, knowledge, before & after pictures, links, etc ALL appreciated.

Thank you so much,
Andrea.
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thedriza · May 25, 2020

hellopnw[OP] initial post: ↑

Hello,
My name is Andrea. Very new here! I have zero to very little knowledge of leveling kits/lifts, etc and would greatly appreciate guidance and insight.

I have a 2016 Toyota Tacoma sr5 that sees many back roads (nothing crazy but a lot of pot holes and divots in the road). I would love more clearance and have tried reading up on lift kits but I’m completely lost. I’ve seen photos of Tacoma’s with 2-3” lifts and I think 3” is where I want to be. Currently on LT265/70R16 BFGoodrich ko2’s. Eventually I’d like bigger tires but first I want to get a suspension lift done. This lift is solely to gain more clearance and I don’t want to cheap out or buy the wrong product, etc.

I have a pretty generous budget but would still like to try and save money where I can. So my question is, which suspension lift would you recommend for 3”? Any companies I should avoid? Would investing in bigger tires be necessary or can I get away with my current tires on a 3” lift? (I really don’t like the look of tiny tires and a huge gap so that’s my concern - I’m also aware I’d probably need spacers if I eventually purchased larger tires?). I’ve also read up on certain “blocks” and “add a leaf” that can go in the rear to level it out and again, I’m lost with those. Is that suggested/necessary to add in the rear? Ideally I’d like a level look but not sure how to go about it.

Seriously any guidance, tips, knowledge, before & after pictures, links, etc ALL appreciated.

Thank you so much,
Andrea.
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I went with Old Man Emu 886 coils and the heavy duty Dakar leaf pack in the rear. I knew I was getting a winch and bumper up front so I went with the stuff setup. But it's not that stiff.

Tires are 255/85/r16. Most of my pics show what 1.25" spacer looks like with the skinnys. It was only after I put on the skinnys I had to do some minor plastic trimming. But i was essentially rub free without spacers. And you might as well do the needle bearing fix you have everything apart. If you need help with the install I can help, I installed my lift myself In Portland.

HeadStrong Off-Road · May 28, 2020

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@hellopnw I'd call Marie at headstrong. She's a very nice lady and can explain anything you'd like to know about lifting your truck and work with your budget to get you the best offering.

Even if the exchange rate is too much you'll still have great info
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Thank you for the recommendation @m603holden This lady appreciates it !!

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