Noob from SoCal with a couple of noob questions.

Hello,

I'm from the Los Angeles area and I own a 2008 DBL Cab silver TRD Sport 4X4. Bought brand new in 2008. My truck is completely stock.

I've always wanted to lift or get a leveling kit on my truck. The problem is that I don't know what brand is good, a reliable shop to get it all installed, etc. So I just kinda left it stock and forgot about it.

But now I have the "itch" of getting things done to my truck.. lift, rims, tires, exhaust, intake and was wondering if you guys can lead me to the right direction.

For example, which brands are good quality and brands I should stay away from.

Also, is "SCS" wheel company a good brand? I'm seeing a lot of people here talking about them.

Thank you guys in advance!

 

@Yotamac

 

Welcome! Everybody has a different plan, use and budget. Most members will say to stay away from a spacer lift and go with kings, fox, icon, bilstein and a few other quality brands. Keep researching and look at a few builds, get some ideas and you will find what you are looking for. Remember, "buy once cry once", so take some time to plan it out.

Enjoy the site and good luck with your mods!!

 

Thank you for the response. I'm trying to keep mostly everything OEM. For example, TRD Rims, TRD exhaust, TRD intake.

For lifts or leveling kits, how's toytec? I like the idea because they only work on Toyotas.

 

I would shoot @ToyTec Lifts a call and see what they can come up with for you!!

 

That's a good idea. Thank you.
Also, if you're from SoCal area, any recommendations on shops that work on installing lifts and leveling kits?

Thx!

 

Welcome to TW!Take your time with research and patience!Determine your overall needs of what you ultimately want out of truck!Buy once,cry once!

 

Hey there!
Give me a call we can definitely get a kit thats good for what your wanting to do with the truck. We have many different options for the 2nd gen Tacomas and can get you a very nice setup.
As far as wheels SCS is a very good and reputable company that uses wheels specifically designed for Toyotas.
-Justin

Also i can recommend some of our certified shops in your area to go to.

 

Sounds good. I'll give you call soon, thank you.

 

Welcome!

 

One place to check out is Headstrong offload, and email them and talk to marie, you tell him what you want for lift and he completely tells you what you might like and will need for your truck and the size you want! Pleasure to work with.

 

Who's Yotamac? Does he own a shop that works on tacos? Or is he a well knowledgeable member on this site?
Thx.

 

He does work on tacos and 4Rs. Does fab work and installs.