New to 3rd Gen

Alright, folks I have been in a 1st Gen for 17 years. I slowly built it out and still love it but have moved into a 2019 DCLB TRD Off-Road. Although I am very familiar with 1st gens I feel like a total noob when it comes to the 3rd gen. I plan to build out the 19 similar to my 04. So I am going to post a few questions.


Where I want to go:


RCI Steel Sliders (ordered)

Bed Rack RCI- XL Roof Top Tent

I would like to run either 265/75/16 or 265/70/17 (currently on 265/65/17)

No bumpers but I may add a skid at some point.


I have decided to go with the Bilstein 5100/887 lift w/ Icon 3 leaf AAL (I will eventually move to RXT or Dakar). I am trying to end with ~2/2.5 front and 2.5 rear including height from tires. I want decent compliance on-road, more capability off-road but not stress the parts too much.


Should I order and install shims? Diff Drop?


I went down an ECGS rabbit hole. This is not a 1st gen issue. Does anyone have the link for the part? Does anyone know of a shop in VA that is familiar with modification?

 

Welcome to the DCLB club!
Just go with a complete Dakar lift pack.
IIRC, ARB OME 88# coils have habits of setting.
I would do the ECGS bushing at the same time R&R the front suspension. I wish I had done that.
No diff drop! Center bearing support drop kit and or leaf pack shims depending on the driving results after the lift.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/forums/south-east.37/


Similar height adjustment
265/75/16. 265/70/17

 

interesting wheel choices lol

 

OEM TRD FTW!

 

if starting out with added weight right out of the gate, I would just go full leaf pack and skip the AAL. It has it's place, but for constant additional weight and desired lift, I would not go this route.

 

eurowner, If you put the mismatched wheels on one side of the truck, nobody would know

Eco Lander: Just curious why you wouldn't go with larger tires if you are lifting. I just bought a 2019 yesterday and am interested in seeing the comments you receive I lifted my 4R and put 285's on it, was considering 285's on my Taco too.

 

I've always preferred my Tacomas closer to stock. I did not want to chop or lose more MPG since this is my daily. Going to a 285 at some point is not out of the question down the road but I'd rather start smaller. I have now started to look at the Eibachs stage 1 lift with Icon springs in the rear which is a combo another member sent to me. So many options and I am still learning about the characteristics of a 3rd gen.