Thoughts on my lift plans?

Thanks for all the ideas! I originally was going to do a Nitro 3" ProComp level kit but because my truck has 120K miles someone suggested just changing all the shocks with Billys and set the front to the max ht to get the lift. But what I'm hearing from you folks is that the ride isn't going to be that good. I don't want to spend too much money...

 

Gotta pay to play man.

You could just get 887 coils with the 5100s and leave them at the bottom clip.

Won't break the bank

 

Agreed! AAL over a Block anyday! Good call!

 

What's your budget?

If money is tight I'd skip the new wheels and get a lift and tires. That said, if money is tight tight then don't lift.

You might have vibes or shakes that need parts (money) to fix. Also don't forget to include $100 so for an alignment.

 

I personally have not ridden in a tacoma on rear lift blocks, I personally have a single AAL and its pretty stiff. But that is just my opinion.... people are subject to their own opinions on the ride quality. You may get a whole new leaf pack and not like it.... trial and error with a bit of guidance.

 

all comes down to budget and purpose. when you say not alot, are we talking about 500-1000? You can get a decent kit for your 2wd. front 5100+88x coils (no strut assembly), NO UCA's and deaver AAL for less than 700 bucks shipped to your door. http://www.headstrongoffroad.com/store/p440/Coil/Bilstein_5100_Kit_-_(HS05BK-1).html

my truck is a concrete cruiser and i opted for 5100 kit from headstrong offroad to replace my worn out OEM suspension.

 

Why would you opt for 887s with bottom clip vs 885s at 2nd clip? Are you planning on adding extra weight up front anytime soon?

 

Axle Rap? Dufuk?

 

try a progressive from icon or wheelers

 

reals?

google "what is axle wrap?"

 

sarcasm.

 

bump

 

So, Deaver Springs makes all the 3 leaf AAL mini packs. Icon is identical to Wheeler's (and is identical to ToyTec, HeadStrong, etc,.). Buy whichever is cheapest, likely Wheeler's or HeadStrong.. Icon is/was the most expensive when I bought my first lift.

Also if they're installed without retaining the factory overload, it's a 10% loss of payload.