Level Kit vs Lift Kit

Hey, new to TW! Recently purchased a ‘20 Tacoma TRD Off-Road. Looking at lifting it a few inches and not really sure which is the best option. About the only “Off Roading” I do is driving through 1-3 feet of snow (yes feet) in Upstate NY! Not looking to get crazy just lift a few inches to run with some 32-33”’s.
Any suggestions, recommendations, does, do nots, links, brands or just go pound salts would be greatly appreciated! Thank you

 

Budget?

 

Hmmm trying to keep it under 1k...not fixin to get crazy!

 

A body lift and some 265/75R16 tires is about the only thing that will keep you in that range. That said, skip the lift and just upgrade the tires.

 

For just under $400 you can do Bilstein 5100 front and rear and get a 2” lift and better shocks then the stock ones and fit 32’s or 33’s and that would be much better then spacers or a body lift

 

for like $160 i got 3" front 2"AAL rear; came out pretty well for what i use it for, light offroad trails and mostly my daily driver. Photo in Capitol Reef Nat'l Park, Utah. Level kit installed, but no wheels/tires yet.

 

**I installed it myself, parts total were about $160**