1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Please Help Me Lift My Truck

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by jmatteau, Jan 25, 2025.

  1. Jan 25, 2025 at 5:48 AM
    #1
    jmatteau

    jmatteau [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 1, 2016
    Member:
    #173690
    Messages:
    90
    Gender:
    Male
    Been thinking about lifting my '16 SR5 DCLB for a long time but have not bit the bullet as I am not sure exactly what setup I should go with. Want 2" so I don't have to do UCA's and everything else, and I really like the OME kits. A little rake is ok with me, basically factory rake, if need be. I have researched probably hundreds of hours and have not but the bullet.

    I have abused my suspension in the past hauling 1 ton loads of pellets (have a trailer now), and I tow a heavy 20 foot center console all summer, tongue weight basically maxed, whole setup probably weighs 4500 pounds. Truck is not my daily, it is basically my toy now.

    The only added weight is my BakFlip Tonneau Cover, nothing else really.

    What would you guys recommend, and would you go with HD Leafs? I'm leaning towards them, and the OME maybe med kit for the front, with no weight up there it is a little extreme but it would level me out better I think. Talk to me.

    IMG_7718.jpg
     
  2. Feb 8, 2025 at 10:59 AM
    #2
    StewJ

    StewJ Active Member

    Joined:
    May 20, 2020
    Member:
    #328729
    Messages:
    37
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2018 Blue Pearl Tacoma TRD OffRoad
    -Aftermarket step rail -Like-stock roof rack -Gator tri-fold tonneau bed cover -1.5 inch wheel adapters -Aggressive aftermarket fender flares -Katana low beam LED headlights -Techmax high beam and fog LED headlights -Matte black plasti-dipped stock wheels -Replaced stock interior lights with LEDs
    I've done all of this on OME 2 inch front and back lift. I got the lift from OME coils and Icon 3-leaf Add an leaf in the back.

    Here's what I recommend. OME doesn't feel very good. I recently went back to stock Bilsteins and they actually do better for my towing than OME did, but I kept the leaf packs. I recommend Bilstein instead. OME uses progressive valving in their shocks, and Bilstein uses digressive. Digressive is better for towing. Bilstein 5100s for the lift you desire, and Icon AAL is good, effective, and cost effective. I hate to admit that I won't go back to OME shocks unless they are the high end shocks they make.
     

Products Discussed in

To Top