Lifting my 2013 DC 4x4 OR

Information overload... can someone please help me with a couple things:

1. I want to lift my truck 2" (MAYBE 3"). What set up do you recommend? OME? Toytec?
2. I don't want to have to modify anything else just to lift the truck (i.e. UCA's, diff drop, propeller shaft, etc...). Do either the 2" or 3" require these modifications?

I am looking for a subtle increase in ride height with no real major mods. And it would be nice when I put on 265/75/16's soon . I have never lifted a truck, but I plan on keeping her for a long time so I want to do it correctly.

Thanks for the help!

 

I had 884s for a little bit. No need for new UCAs, no vibes. Ran them with 265s. You can read a bunch on them here:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/old-man-emu-questions-answers-pictures.258245/

 

If you want to avoid UCAs and other headaches stay at 2". I did 2" front 1.5" rear using mostly OEM TRD Baja Pro gear, plus icon 1.5" progressive AAL. The lift pairs well for that tire size, you can see some before/after side by side pics on the second page of the Baja link in my sig.

Going to 3" you will need UCAs, your CVs will be more stressed, you may need the carrier drop, etc.

There are nearly an endless list of options, a lot of it comes down to budget and how you plan on using it. 5100s with eibach coils are definitely the most popular, but they also have a pretty low price.

 

Not to burst your bubble, but you can run 265-75-16's on stock 2nd gens. Some rub minor, most don't rub at all.

 

Thanks for the response. I checked out your link. I have the TSB leaf pack from Toyota (3+1). Would I still need to purchase a leaf pack? Also, did you have to add a driveline spacer? Your lift is almost exactly what I want. I don't want anything too drastic.

 

Haha, no worries. I know you can run them on stock suspension, but they look crammed for space. I wouldn't mind a little extra travel and space.

 

You don't need additional rear leafs if you don't want them. Both the Baja and the Pro have 2" up front and stock 3 leaf in the rear. This levels the truck. Downside is if you put stuff in the bed you get rear sag so you are nose high. The stock rake is designed so when you load the bed the truck sits level.

I added the additional 3 leaf progressive add a leaf to keep my rake. I also thought the rear springs road a bit sloppy, adding the progressive AAL in the rear make it feel sporty on the street. The rear end is firmer but not harsh. The stock 3 leafs would sag to far just sitting on the tailgate IMO. They also pair better with the firmer front suspension. Staying at 1.5" did not require driveline modifications, or brake line extensions, though the Baja kit does provide some nice brackets to give more slack to the stock brake lines.

 

Do you mind telling me how much it cost you? I will need everything for the front end and rear shocks since I already have the 4-leaf pack in the rear. Might I ask why you opted for OEM and not the OME 2" lift?

 

About $1480 for the Baja kit + $215 for the AAL. I originally looked at OME but there are fitment issues for the rears on the 2015 model year. I could have mismatched shocks but I like systems designed together as a whole. So that ruled OME out. The Baja TX Pro kit (you can also buy the new Pro kit now as well which has a lighter spring rate) also gives extended travel, 1.5" up front and 1" in the rear. The kit includes new shorter bump stops for the extended travel and brake line modification brackets for add slack in the rear. It was also designed to work with the stock UCAs, and specifically by TRD engineers with valving for the Tacoma. The truck now drives like a sporty car. There are more cost effective options available, but I liked that it was different than what most do and it was designed and tuned as a complete system from the factory. I'm happy I went this route instead of OME. I also considered Fox coil overs but decided I didn't need the adjustability.

Purchased from Toyota of Dallas (trdpartsforu.com)
Baja kit: http://trdparts4u.toyotaofdallas.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=-10512
Icon progressive AAL: http://trdparts4u.toyotaofdallas.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=-8788