Lifting an SR - Advice / Pic Request

Hi all.

This may have been covered many times. I searched around a bit but didn't come up with anything definitive.

I recently picked up an '18 Tacoma SR

I have 17" TRD wheels with 265/70/17 Falken Wildpeaks to be installed this week. I want to lift the truck a little for aesthetics, ride and performance. Looking for roughly 2-2.5" with a level ride height. Can you folks help me decide on a decent lift that wont break the bank? I'm thinking a 5100 / OME Spring / AAL combo would suit the truck and my budget but I just cant decide on the specific 5100 settings and spring / AAL combo.

I know the SR sits a bit lower than the TRD's from the factory but I really like the look of this truck and would like to achieve a similar stance. This truck belongs elduder and is running 887/5100 and 1.5" AAL on a TRD Sport. I assume i'd achieve the same look with the same components, correct? Anyone else running a similar setup on an SR or SR5 that could post pics? Also, any thoughts or advice? Thanks in advance for the help.

 

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Well performance and rough country don't go in the same sentence. If you want to do it right, do full coilovers. I think Bilsteins are affordable

 

I lifted my SR with some coil pucks(gross, I know), new ubolts and an AAL that Les Schwab put on for me. Ran me $650 installed so it was cheaper than going the Bilstein route, at least for me at the time. It looks good and performs decently. Is it the best thing on the market? Nah. But it gets me by. Do whatever you feel comfortable with spending.

 

Really nice looking Tacoma!

I'm ok with spending the money to replace the shocks, struts, coils and adding a leaf. I can do the install myself and would prefer the improved performance over stock shocks etc. It really just comes down to finding the right combination of components.

As of now, I think I'm set on the 5100's but I would like more info on which coils and which AAL (Single or ?). Regarding the coils, 4wheelparts.com states that the OME 887 is a direct fit and wouldn't fit my vehicle. It does say that the 888 will fit. Whats up with that? I thought the difference was just to accommodate different front end weights due to heavier bumper or added winch. Can anyone clear that up for me?

 

Thank you!

I to say that the two major differences in the coils listed are lift height. I can't see why they wouldn't work if they say they're a direct fit.

The AAL really depends on how much rear lift you are wanting.

 

The real downside to 5100’s or any clip adjustment is adjustability. I want a level vehicle side to side & front to back, or as close as possible. Pulling the coil-overs back out for adjustment and settling is a mess.

I opted for a coil-over package, I’ve used many brands over the years, currently on Icons with 285/70/17’s. The many other brands were fine for daily driving and occasionally off road use. Also have a 1” BL, this is an older pic, have a few more mods since then and a few more to come...

Or the Toytec setup with 16’s, no BL (285/75/16)

 

SRs are no lower than TRD sport or off road models, only the TRD pro is taller (by 1 inch in the front only) than your SR.

 

Sr have a smaller tire at least my 2017 does. Next to my brothers trd sport tires are smaller as well as the front end looks shorter due to the illusion of the smaller hood without a scoop.

 

Thanks for the replies so far.

I ended up ordering a set of Bilstein 5100’s and a Dakar AAL set. Talking to some other folks they tell me that I shouldn’t bother replacing the front coils with an OME 887 set and retaining the stock coils is fine for what I want to achieve. Is that true?

 

SR’s tires are narrower (245 vs 265), but are the same diameter, resulting in the same height as the others (except Pro).

 

If you keep your stock coils, you will have to raise the spring perch to accomplish the lifting, therefore preloading your shocks. Preloading your shocks will make them bottom out sooner, and overall perform worse than if you didn't preload them. Replacing your coils with coils like the OME 887 (which is what I have) will accomplish the lift you want because the coil itself is taller than your stock coils, meaning that you will keep the performance and comfort of having your shock perch set at the lowest position.

 

I keep hearing of the 887 and others length ome coils sagging more than people thought they would is that a new thing production wise or is it something that always occurred?

 

Thanks again for the info.

I am going with the 5100's / OME 887 / Add a leaf

Regarding the add a leaf, I see a lot of folks using a complete leaf kit rather than just adding one leaf to the stock packs. Whats the advantage to this? If I did just want to add a leaf to the factory pack what brand is good. Any part numbers?

 

Any brand is good, in fact most are the same leafs just rebranded. Get a 3 leaf if comfort is key, get a single if carrying more weight in the bed is key.

Full leaf packs like OME Dakars will lift it further than a AAL, they can also support greater loads. But they cost much much more once you buy all the necessary parts.

I recommend contacting either Wheelers Offroad or Headstrong Offroad, they both can give you the help you need.

 

Thanks for the info and advice everyone. I Ended up going with 5100s all around. OME 887 coils and a Wheelers 1.5” AAL


Original ground to fender measurements
DF - 35 3/4
PF - 36
DR - 36 3/4
PR - 36 3/4


After
DF - 38
PF - 38 1/4
DR - 39
PR - 39

I’m sure there will be some settling. I’ll retake measurements in a couple weeks to confirm

Probably should have thrown a lean spacer in but I didn’t acquire one and I felt like getting the suspension on while we had a couple lower humidity days that were comfortable enough to work in. I am also now wishing I would have just put 285’s on when I got the TRD wheels but I am happy with the look for now. I will say that the ride is noticeably improved over the stock SR suspension. I like the higher seat position too.

I do have a squeak that I’ve noticed from the rear suspension when going over bumps in the road. Any common offenders that others have experienced with 5100’s and / or an AAL? Seems to come from both sides sometimes and the drivers side all the time.

 

I am looking to get the same set up for my 2016 Tacoma Sport 2wd. Did you replace the UCA? Truck looks great.

 

Nope. Stock UCA. No rub with 265/70/17 Falken Wildpeaks

 

Hey motorfish84 looks great!! Is this a 2.7L? Any loss in power or mpg?

 

Great looking truck

 

Thanks

It's the 3.5L / V6

No power loss since adding the wheels and suspension. I did drop from 22 MPG with the stock susp / steel wheels to 19 MPG. I knew it was going to happen....but it still sucks.