Lift Help; Got a Quote on Pro Comp Lift + 285s Today

I'll be putting on the TRD 17" wheels. Right now I have the stock SR5 16" alloys. The spacer he quoted me is 1.25". You think going smaller for the spacer is needed?

I found this 3/2 kit which I think would be a better alternative so I'm not nose high.
https://www.readylift.com/3-f-2-r-sst-lift-kit-toyota-tacoma-trd-sr5-rock-warrior-2005-2018.html

 

So, I'm concerned about ride quality with getting other shocks, like the Bilstein 5100s. The truck will be 98% on-road and never used for anything strenuous. Just driving around farm land.

 

Ok so turns out I mis-read the quote. There is only the 3/1 kit. The other charge was labor for the rear end. Labor total = 7 hours x $142 = $994

I found this 3/2 kit: https://www.readylift.com/3-f-2-r-sst-lift-kit-toyota-tacoma-trd-sr5-rock-warrior-2005-2018.html . I think it might help me keep the truck from being nose-high.

 

They are charging you $212 to loosen 8 easily accessible nuts and put on new u bolts?

 

If I was spending $2500 for a lift and tires, I’d just save up another $1000 and get Bilstein 6112/5160s

I also wouldn’t ever run wheels spacers.

but that’s my 2c

 

With those trd wheels u shouldnt need to use wheel spacers

 

The Bilstein setup is about a grand and rides great compared to stock

 

I would go 5100 and add a leaf bare minimum if i was lifting my truck.

 

I have 6112s in the front with 5100s in the back with blocks. Love the 6112s, hate the blocks. Drive quality will make you regret every cent you spend on a block lift. I'd say go with 5100s to lift it a bit while retaining good ride quality. You won't need aftermarket UCAs and it'll be similar pricing to that absurd quote you got from that shop. Personally, I'd buy the few tools and attempt to install them myself. It's really helpful to be able to work on your truck without having to rely on shops that will probably take advantage of you.

 

If I did need spacers, I could always add them a week later, ya? Seems like they’re really easy to install.

 

I’m really torn now. On one hand, I’m leaning toward trying to do the work myself. This will save me a ton of $ as you guys have pointed out. On the other hand, I’m seeing so much conflict between ride quality with blocks versus Bilsteins.
Questions:
- does anyone have a link to a kit with everything I need front and back with Bilsteins?
- what tools would I need? I’ll watch a YouTube video or two so I might get this answer there.
- will 285s fit with Bilsteins?

 

Check out the headstrong offroad site or reach out to them, they are fantastic.
There is a youtube video someone did of an OME lift install, they list the tools you need.
You're most likely going to have to trim regardless of the lift with those tires.

 

No

 

Here is another kit I was looking at recently that looks good.

https://www.dobinsonsdirect.com/pro...oma~yr_2016-2020-complete-suspension-lift-kit

 

Definitely get in contact with @HeadStrong Off-Road and they will Walk you through all of your questions and be able to piece together everything you need.
As for fitting 285’s, there’s a bunch of different factors that come into play and you aren’t going to be able to know for sure until you mount them on your truck. For me, just trimming some of the fender liner was all I needed to do to fit them but others have to do a cab mount chop.

 

What do you think about running 275s instead? I wouldn't be losing much tire size but I haven't seen any complaints about rubbing those. I definitely want larger than 265s.

 

You could do a 275/75/17 which is similar diameter as a 285/70/17 just a little skinnier. Chances are, you won't rub as much but will likely still need to trim some fender liner. I don't know how the trd rims are but you can ask some members that do have them and see what they are running. I personally love the look of wide tires, I run 305/70/17 and only had to do a cmc and trim some fender lining.

 

When I bought my 17' off the dealer lot, it had this lift installed:

https://www.4wheelparts.com/p/revtek-3-inch-lift-kit-426a/_/R-BKKC-426A

It's a Revtech lift, strut spacers in the front, AAL in the back. Truck had some fuel wheels and 285/70r17 Nitto Ridge Grapplers. I drove the truck like that for a year and a half, it did just fine. Sure the ride was a little stiff, but in reality it would work fine for 90% of the people out there. It only rubbed when backing up and turning sharp, no cab mount chop, very light trimming to the inner fender well. Still had the factory mudflaps and everything.

That lift is $400 shipped.

I've since upgraded to an Icon system that's well over $4000. It's incredible by comparison, but the $400 lift will get you around just fine.

I didn't have aftermarket UCS's on the $400 lift, but I think it only net around 2-2.5" of front lift, they really become necessary when you hit 3" of lift, but ever truck is different.

For install, the struts spacers are the only thing I think would be overy difficult. You have to dissassemble the strut to install them, which requires a spring compressor. But you can take the struts off the truck and have someone else do that for you, shouldn't be overly costly or time consuming. Beyond that all you need is a floor jack, some jackstands, a 1/2" drive socket wrench, metric 1/2" drive socket set, a 22mm deep socket, and a torque wrench. There's not any specialty tools to get it done, and if its a new truck you shouldn't run into any sticky or rusted bolts.

Lots of other great recommendations in this thread as well. Especially talking to @HeadStrong Off-Road, she can get you dialed in better than anyone.