What lift to do with on a $1,500 budget?

No worries on the incorrect number, i was just possibly hoping for the same deal if still out there ha ha, but ya Headstrong has been helpful so I will go through them when ready

 

I've been eyeing this Fox Kit for a bit with the an AAL for the rear. I do not know if this would perform better than 5100's and some OME coil with an AAL though. The price seems reasonable.

https://www.headstrongoffroad.com/store/p400/FOX_Level_1_Kit_-_16__Tacoma.html

 

For that price point, I how do these compare to the 6100 and 5160's route?

 

No idea. I need to call Headstrong and see what their thoughts are. I haven't seen anyone running that set up, I think most people do the Fox 2.5

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/ome-or-bilstein-5100-or-bilstein-6112-5160.530071/

talking about the same $$ type setups....

 

I have been reading that page as well. The toughest part for me is once you get around the $1,000-$1,500 range I cannot tell what the difference is between the Fox, 6100's/5160, OME, Toytec and so on. Below $1,000 there is only a couple options so it's a little easier to choose.

 

something to consider. Icon, Fox, King come assembled and drop in ready, you have to use factory parts on the Bilstein. I've been eyeing 6112 / 5160's for my F150, but don't really want to take my factory suspension apart honestly.

 

That is correct, but I believe (at least through headstrong), you can order the 5100's with coils assembled

 

If you like the way your truck sits and rides now but just want to add another 2 inches, this is what my son and I did because we don't Off Road except in some sand at the beach. We ordered Ala Carte from ToyTec the Boss 2.0 coils, the rear shocks, Diff drop, sway bar kit. For the rear lift we ordered from MotoFab 2" tapered blocks. My son runs 275/70/17E -10 offset KO and 265/70/17C KO -12 offset for me with no issues. With the 275 you get about 3 inches of lift in total. The ride is close to stock which we both wanted to keep but have that look that was not stock. If you decide to go this route, you will be well below $1500. Most will crucify blocks but who cares, it works for us. Since you don't Off Road this might work for you but if you plan on going the Off Road route in the distant future stay away from blocks. $.02

 

6112's come fully assembled as well. Hard to beat cost/quality of Bilstein, and for the average enthusiast, the 6112 will be more than adequate. I am running them now and have no complaints