Suspension

I want to make my Taco look more aggressive by lifting it. I have never lifted a truck before. I use it mostly for daily driving, so a basic suspension lift is what I think I need. Not looking to level it. Suggestions/recommendations for 2-3” lifts?

 

Something simple might be what you are looking for then, either Bilstein 5100's or Eibach Pro-Truck. The fronts give lift through adjustable clips. In the back run a 1 inch spacer block. This will give you a basic lift that still remains functional.

Edit: and welcome to the forum

 

Billstein 5100 all the way. Very well engineered, lifetime warranty, zero maintenance, and a huge improvement in ride over stock as well as giving you lift in the front. As mentioned you’ll need a block in the back

 

Keep in mind if you lift over 2" you should change out the DS half shaft needle bearing for the solid piece. Most times when you lift it, you will get a harmonic that will eventually fail the bearing.

 

Bilsteins have got to be the best bang for buck!

 

Honestly they are maybe better than the more expensive options. The greatest benefit is not having some sort of scheduled rebuild requirement. What are you supposed to do when your suspension needs to be sent away? Billstein doesn’t mess around when engineering their shocks. If you have a 5100 leak, you get a new one, no questions, and you are back on the road.

 

are their new coilovers rebuildable? The higher end with reservoirs?

 

Yes. Their high end stuff is like everyone else’s.

 

They claim ‘owner rebuildable’ for their top of the line 8100s. Interesting. Makes them slightly more appealing.

https://www.bilstein.com/us/en/product/bilstein-b8-bypass/

 

Do this:

 

And dont forget raptor lights..

 

Time to do some research. Read up. Plenty of information at your fingertips. Good Luck on your adventures.

 

Tough to see them, but the Grille mounted clearance lamps are there...

 

I won’t disappoint.

 

Lol I was being very sarcastic. I really despise raptor lights but to each his own.

 

Bilsteins!

 

Tried and true!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=W4ZZYqRVzLc

awesome Toyota content in vid.

 

When it's time for my shocks to go, Bilsteins are going in.

*Edit... called them struts. Equivalent to a hate crime here.

 

Struts help keep your rims planted to the motorway.