Level and Mild Lift on a 2015

Hi; I'm new to this forum, and currently driving a new 2015 Tacoma. This is my 3rd Toyota 4X4, although my previous two were many years ago when they first came out.

The threads on lifts are great reading, with lots of options and a few pitfalls, that I'm trying to avoid. Your advice is appreciated! I'd like to lift my truck about 1" and level it. From what I've read, Bilsteins and a 1" block in the rear are all that I may need to achieve that modest amount of lift. is there anything wrong with doing it that way, or is there a better way to do it? I intend to keep the original rims and tire size.

My biggest concern is not to lose the incredible driveability that my truck currently has. Its great off road, but it can also hold its own at high speeds out on the highway. Its the best 4X4 I've ever driven on most counts.

Your comments and help are appreciated.

 

What is the goal for only 1" of lift? There are not many GOOD options for this amount of lift so it is basically useless. A $200 block and spacer kit are NOT the way to achieve a lift on a 35K+ truck. There are some better options at 2" or more but you have to decide if you are really set on 1". To me, 1" is not worth it..

 

Yes, I see your point. Basically I'm most interested in leveling the truck, and then if I do that it would be nice to give it just a little more so that it doesn't look stock. I don't need it to be too high, and I don't want it to be hard to get in and out of. I'm not looking for a cheap solution and I agree with your comment about a 35+K truck. So what is the minimum, and the gold standard to achieve it? Thanks

 

I would with bilstein 5100s in the front and use stock coils. The shocks are adjustable

 

Lifting the whole truck an even amount can't level it because the rear is already higher. Lifting just the front, or the front in proportion to a lifted rear, will level it.

Even without touching the rear, a leveled Tacoma will look a little different. So the only question is, do you wanna go to say, 2" or thereabouts to make it more noticeable? If so, you're raising the rear (replacement springs or an AAL) and then the front even more to make it level without a load. But you can't go too high in the back because you're limited by how much you can lift the front, in comparison. And then of course if you put something heavy in the back the ass might drag, what the kids here like to call a bro lean. Choices, choices.

 

Lifting the front around 1" will put you close to level. A simple 1/2" spacer will achieve this or a 5100 at the lowest setting. Your alignment and drivability will be PERFECTLY FINE. I drove with a 1" lift and was very happy with it. That was all I wanted so that was all I did.

Your shocks are still new. No need to replace them.