Tacoma Lift FAQ/Guide - READ THIS

So I'm orderin my lift probably tomorrow. OME from DSM. Which top plate spacer do I get to make it as close to level as possible? 13mm or 10mm? Gonna order new wheels and 255/8516s also

 

Ok any help from yall would be appreciiated you can PM me the answers if you want also post on here for anyone else that might have the issue. ok I have a Fabtech 6 inch suspension lift, with that said on my 09 taco trd sport sr5 4x4. now since i put that on the tractions control now beeps when i turn in either direction hit a dip what ever and i get a little vibration into my gas peddle, also when i turn in a curb it goes off and sometimes tries to grab chopping my brakes and puts me into a skid on the highway and or when i go to stop and turn into a parking spot it will get hard brake peddle and wants to skid. i have been to dealer and the instal place no one knows how to begin to fix it has anyone had a prob like this with a 6 inch lift or more. any solution would be awsome. also i am running 3inch wheel spacers with factory 17 rims and 33/120/17 nitto mud grappler extream terrain. DID NOT have this issue when I was on a 3 inch lift again thanks for any info and helo yall

 

First check each front wheel to make sure nothing is loose, grab and shake, pull and push. Raise each wheel on a jack or lift and grab the top and bottom and see if you can move it in and out. With the front end raised and secure have someone turn the steering wheel full left to full right several times while you look for any binding or loosness. Then have them turn the steering in short quick movements left and right. This should tell if there are any mechanical issues.

It really sounds more like a speed sensor problem, make sure the wiring is not pinched or damaged to each wheel. An OBDII tester may show something but I'm not familiar with what Toyota may have assigned to it for the OBDII tester. Also did you use 3 inch spacers on the 3 inch lift?

 

Adding this link to nice summary of options (especially for first gen) by member James (no not THAT James!)

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/suspension/162870-suspension-replace-question.html#post3360561

 

you still have to get an alignment with the 5100's or the
spacer(level lit) correct? I've read in other thread that there
are issues with the UCA's or a differential drop needed. I know
very little regarding suspensions, I'd just like to level the truck
and put bigger tires on.

 

Anytime you make changes to the suspension you should have the alignment checked. Exceptions would be if you replaced a shock that is separate from the spring, in other words it is not a coil over shock. If you use a spacer or have the 5100 set for it's highest lift you may want to consider dropping the front differential on a 4x4 to lessen the strain on the CV joint.

 

the alignment is expected, it's the "dropping of the diff and the CV
issues that worries me. No idea about the process of what or how
to do it which is what's preventing me from doing any kind of lift.

 

I'm not familiar with a 2011 model but on my 2004 it was really simple. Put a jack under the diff. for support and remove the two torque arm bolts that attach it to the frame. Lower jack for room to install the one inch spacer between the frame and torque arm. Install the OE washer, supplied washer, and supplied bolts and nuts and torque to 78 ft/lbs. These are Ready Lift instructions which is what I used. This lowers the from diff. 1 inch. If you go to http://www.readylift.com and check for your truck you can preint out the instruction. They may not have a 2011 listed but 2005 and up should be the same.

 

thanks man! I was starting to think I wasn't going to lift this thing.

I had som many issue with the Titan I just sold I didn't want to get into
it again on another new truck. Issue was the alignment shop BENT THE FRAME!!

 

Bilstien 5100's This is a great affordable lift kit. These replacement shocks are great to add a few inches to the front of your Tacoma, it is adjustable and have a slightly better valving system than the stock shocks that come with the Tacoma's. (But please take note NO One recommends it to be used in conjunction with after market coils) This may result in damage of your suspension components.

so buying the Old Man Emu coils was a bad idea?

 

IMO, no. Several of us are quite happy with our Bilstein 5100s / OME 881 combo. While some find the ride a little "harsher" than they prefer, I don't recall any reports of suspension "damage" because of it.

 

was it worded wrong or something?

hmm.....side note, why did you go with 881?

 

Not sure I follow. I understood your question to be "buying the Old Man Emu coils was a bad idea?" My response was "no." (As in, I think buying OME coils is a GOOD idea.)

I wanted the lift the coils provide (~2") without having to pre-load them. I went with 5100s because I wanted the valving they provide. (I prefer the firmer ride.)
My only disagreement was with the claim that suspension damage may result from the combo - I have yet to hear of such an occurance.

 

i was wondering if i put a 1.5" leveling kit on the front of my 2000 tacoma will it lift it 1.5" or 2". may be stupid question but i have heard different things.

 

What is a good 3 inch lift for around 1800?? I need suggestions

 

Ok, looking for some advice. I have the 3in spindle lift on my 97 5 lug tacoma and I want to go higher. any suggestions?

 

I have a SR5 DC SB 08 Taco, and I had a question about bilsteins.

The stock rear and front bilsteins that come with TRD sport tacomas. Do those provide a level clearance throughout the truck or is the front still lower than the back? Thanks

 

Your truck will sit lower in the front stock. I put the 5100s on my truck on all 4 corners with an aal. My truck sits just a tad bit higher in the back but not much. I tow and haul dirt bikes in the back. It made it noticeably stiffer. It handles great and I love to drive it but on rough roads it can be a little annoying sometimes. You will feel everything in the road through the wheel and your seat. Depends on the tire as well. I have some bfg at on mine and they are a stiff tire imo.

 

So if I want around 2-3 inches of lift I should just get a set of 5100s? I wont need new UCAs? Just the 5100s? Or Should I get a set of 881 springs as well? I just want an easy way to get 2-3 inches of lift without spending a grand or so and having to get new UCAs. Thanks guys.

 

5100s don't require new ucas. You will only get about 2.5" of lift with that shock depending on the model you have. I have an 05 dbl cab trd offroad. I put those on with 33" BFG AT's and got about 4.5" of total lift measured at the bottom of my front fender. It looked funny with the stock wheels and tires, definitely asks for bigger tires. Can post a pic later if you would like.
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