Lift Kit Opinions

Looking to install a proper kit come Spring, new member and first time Taco owner. Switched over from Silverado/GM.

$1,657.57 Summary

• Front Shocks:
  1 x OME-90021-P - Old Man Emu Nitrocharger Sport Front Shocks - Softer Valving
• Trim Packer:
  1 x 95PF5 - OME Trim Packer
• Front Coils:
  1 x OME-884 - Old Man Emu Front Coils
• Front top plate spacers:
  1 x TOP1-T-A - Front Top Plate Spacer Kit - Aluminum Finish
• Assemble coilovers with new top mounts and hardware:
  1 x TMP-05 - Top Mount Kit (includes assembly)
• Upper Control Arms:
  1 x UCA0005 - Old Man Emu Upper Control Arms - 05+Tacoma
• Front diff drop kit:
  1 x RM83011 / TAC-DR-05 - Toytec Front Differential Drop Kit - 05+Tacoma, 03+4Runner, 07-14 FJ Cruiser, 03+GX
• Rear lift options:
  1 x TAC-AL-LA - Toytec Rear Add-A-Leafs
• Rear Shocks:
  1 x OME-60091-P - Rear Old Man Emu Nitrocharger Sport Shocks
• U-bolts:
  1 x UB-75 - 7.5" U-Bolt Kit
• Rear Carrier Bearing Drop Fit Kit :
  1 x FK29 - Old Man Emu Driveshaft Carrier Bearing Drop Kit (05 & UP Tacoma)

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$2,716.21 Summary

• Front Coils:
  1 x ULT05-RED600 - Toytec Ultimate Coilovers - Red 600 Lb. Coils
• Front Swaybar Relocate Kit:
  1 x SBR-129 - Front Sway Bar Relocate Kit
• Front Diff Drop Kit:
  1 x RM83011 / TAC-DR-05 - Toytec Front Differential Drop Kit - 05+Tacoma, 03+4Runner, 07-14 FJ Cruiser, 03+GX
• Rear Lift Options:
  1 x EL111R-P-UBOLTS - OME Rear Leaf Springs for 2005+ Tacoma, with U-Bolts, Bushings, and Sleeves
• Rear Axle Shims:
  1 x TT3DS - Solid Axle Degree Shims
• Rear Shock Options:
  1 x -LKTAC20R-P - Toytec 2.0 Aluma Series IFP Rear Shocks (05+Tacoma /00-06 Tundra)
• Add Upper Control Arms:
  1 x 96504 - Total Chaos Uniball Upper Control Arms (05+ Tacoma, 07+ FJ Cruiser, 03+ 4Runner, 03+ GX470/GX460)
• Rear Bump Stop Spacers:
  1 x 43007 - Toytec Rear Aluminum 2" Bump Stop Extension Kit (05+Tacoma)

 

I'm tossing up between the Dobinson kit and Ironman 4x4 Foam Cell Kit.
Check those out maybe. Both on big sale now. I went away from OME towards newer tech and better ride quality.

 

@2013XSPX

I looked at both kits, let me know your thoughts on the below from my local 4x4 shop. Otherwise I am looking at this kit:

https://www.apexoverland.com/shop-by-brand/Dobinson-Tacoma-Lift-Kit-p122370939

I really want to give her a modestly aggressive stance, with a look not like all the other rigs out there.

I wanted to see what your guys' thoughts were on what to put in her for a full suspension lift kit. I am looking for at least a 3" lift kit, with an out the door installed and with tax, no more than $2,000.00. I want to make sure my truck is beefed up properly, to avoid unnecessary wear and tear and premature failure of its components.

I want to make sure I am getting a good price, as well as a good setup. I will be dailying the truck, along with hunting, fishing, camping, and mostly street driving but want the ability to play when I feel like it. Here's the estimate I got from Zeus Off Road in Burnsville MN. Can you take a look at the parts below and let me know what you think?

*ROUGH COUNTRY 3.5IN TOYOTA 1.00 1,069.95 1,069.95
BOLT-ON LIFT (05-20 TACOMA)- 74271

*Coyote 1/2-Inch 5 and 6-Lug Wheel 1.00 45.76 45.76
and Brake Spacers- 911130T

IFS Alignment 161.00
LIFT KIT - Installation 460.00

total of $1,902.20

If you can beat that price or have a better proven setup, please by all means send over your thoughts on it. Either way I'd like to hear from you guys, I really want to take care of my Taco, and she's only got 64500 on her for mileage. I'm, in the end, looking for a shop to bring her to, on a regular basis to keep her in tip top shape.

 

I'll send you a PM. I can definitely get you a best price. And a much better kit. With freebies. I can get you a full setup with UCA's for your range.

 

Totally in lol, making a trip to Georgia and Florida in February for a hog hunt.