Bilstein Lift for 2014 Tacoma Recommendation

I feel bad posting this because I'm expecting a ton of "did you search first?" responses. But here goes. So I have my truck: 2014 Toyota Tacoma DCSB OR. Added a Leer cap which is going to be used for camping. Now I'm looking at adding some right height and softening up the rough roads with a suspension lift.

So I found this 3" Bilstein lift kit. Wondering if anyone else has this setup installed and could offer a review.

Details:

• Bilstein 5100 front shocks
  
• Toytec 521600 front coils
• Fully assembled with Toytec Aluminum top mount and Urethane bushings
• Toytec 2” lift rear Add-A-Leafs
  
• Extended length Bilstein 5100 rear nitrogen gas shocks
• Includes rear axle degree shims for proper pinion angle alignment

The kits prices at $1,129.99

 

I just installed 5100's all around with Toytec/Eibach 112620 coils in the front and a Toytec/Deaver 1.5" single AAL in the rear. Gained the advertised 1.6" front lift and my caster is 2.2* right and left.

Personally I wouldn't go over 2" unless you plan on budgeting for UCA's. I also think that lift is over priced for a 3" kit with an AAL as you can get full OME for that or if you want to stick with 5100's Headstrong Offroad can hook you up with 5100's, OME springs, and AAL for a better deal than the above.

 

Can't go wrong with the 5100's. They are a solid choice for the price. There's also an OME kit that's great as well. If you go with the 5100's, don't forget the 1/4" lean spacer for the driver side front strut and also sway bar relocation brackets and possibly OME center bearing spacers and you'll be all set.

One thing to note about a single add a leaf, they are on the stiff side but since you have a shell it should ride better as it does so with a load. As stated above, if you go over 2" lift on the front, you most likely need after market upper control arms.
If you piece together, 5100's, OME 884 or 885 coils, AAL, and spacers can all be had for about $700.

On a double cab, 884 = 2" lift give or take 1/4"
885 will get 2.5" give or take 1/4".

 

Thanks everyone. I left out the UCA part, though that would be purchased for the lift. Just not sure which one. All comes down to the budget of course.

 

I may just need to contact @HeadStrong Off-Road and work out a plan with them. Their website is pretty informative.

 

After learning the hard way, I always advise people to avoid AAL's. They're bandaid's at best, and don't really address the weak stock leaf packs. AAL's do give you some ride height, but once you start loading the bed they do very little in regard to capacity. If you actually plan on using your truck and hauling some moderate loads, I would get a whole new pack.

 

New pack is always ideal but if only hauling occasionally, some of us have opted for Sumo Springs as an alternative.
Read thread here for some info.