Considering lifting my truck, have questions!

I have a 2001 Tacoma double cab 4x4 and will be in need of new tires soon so figured now is the best time, if any, to consider a lift. I have been looking at getting Bilstein 5100s set at 2.5 and had some questions.

First, I understand the front can use different notches to raise the truck, but what raises the rear? Will it require a shackle or add-a-leaf? Can I use stock springs up front with the new shocks? Secondly, I wanted to know what it would look like lifted with the stock wheels and either (275/70/16) or (265/75/16) size tires on it. Does anyone happen to have photos? Any and all help is appreciated. I have done quite a bit of searching, and these are the questions I have left.

 

use the search button up there ^. it has millions of answers to everyone of your questions. simple answers, if you lift the front more than a little over an inch, yes you will have to do shocks, springs or both in the back. as for the wheels, and tires, that's your opinion. . . . .like i said, search, millions of answers and pics.

 

Can I use the stock springs with the Bilstein 5100s and what should I use to keep the rear the same height? And yes I know it is my opinion, which is why I am requesting photos.

 

yes, you can use stock springs with the bilstein 5100s. to keep the rear the same height, do nothing. 5100s in the rear provide no lift.

 

david, thanks, okay, and if I use the stock springs on the 2.5in lift notch on the front 5100s, I will need to get 2.5in shackles or add-a-leafs to even out the rear correct?

 

It seems most people who run the 5100 @ 2.5 run a 1.5" AAL or new leaf pack in the rear.

 

any pics of this lift on stock wheels/tires?