2014 SR5 DCLB 4 Leaf Springs Rear Lift w/ Bilstiens

1. Since some (all?) 2014's come with 4 leaf springs, who with a 2014+ has done a Wheelers 1.5" AAL and what kind of front lift did you go with? Is it level? Anyone have pictures?

2. 1.5" Progressive AAL? Double the cost, double the ride comfort?

3. 1.5" Progressive AAL HD? $10 more. Little stiffer? Any additional height?

4. What the hell is the overload leaf? Is it my 4th leaf? Keep it in, take it out? Pros/Cons?

I was planning on Bilstiens at 1.75" but now am debating front set at zero with OME 885 coils.

5. Are the OMEs worth the extra $300+ for the coils?

6. What is the front height difference from Billies at 1.75" and Billies at 0 OME 885?

7. Since I'm acquiring pieces for my lift, where can I just get the "Taco Lean" shim?

Thanks,

 

Bump. If you can answer any of the questions, that information is greatly appreciated!

 

http://toyteclifts.3dcartstores.com/3-lift-kit-with-Bilstein-5100-Front-Coilovers_p_364.html
http://toyteclifts.3dcartstores.com/OME-Tacoma-Suspension-lift-kit_p_231.html

These are two kits i would recommend, it doesnt hurt to pair the bilsteins with ome coils but the eibach coils in this kit are meant to work with the bilstein shocks. Also in the end i would reccomend a full replacement leafpack such as allpro or ome dakar leafs. The aal just dont stand up to use.

The overload is the bottom leaf that is short and not inline with the curve of the rest of the leafs. It is meant to stop negative arch from flex or load. some aals (mainly progressive) require you to take it out but with single aals you can probalby leave it in.

 

Also if i were to do it again i would skip the billies and just go with king/fox/icon/ads from the getgo

 

This x1000000000000!

Bilsteins with Eibach.

Ome with OME.

What are the intended uses of the truck going to be OP? We will be able to better assist when we know what you plan on doing.

 

I want 1.75" - 2.5" up front for mainly looks and to level up and get a little better view of the road. Worst off-road I'll do is steep gravel road, decent sized potholes, (filled with water of course) and beach sand, and other than that I'm on pavement 90% of the time.

I don't want anything over 2.5" to minimize some of the negative consequences that can result.

I bought Billstien 5100's all the way around. Used in conjunction with Eibach coils, what can I expect to get in the front?

I have a 2014 with the 3+1(overload). If it cost $140 for an AAL (but they don't hold up), and $440 for the Dakar Leaf Pack...

Wheelers said the Dakar will lift 2.75", that seems like I'll be rear high if only getting 1.75" in the front, my rake would be even more rear high?

 

if you go 1.75" up front, I suggest a 1" to level or 1.5" to rake the back a bit.

 

Some people remove the 3rd leaf in the Dakars to get a more level look.

 

I have a 2014 DCSB TRD Off Road 4x4 - it came with a 3 leaf pack in the rear (2+1). I did a 2" OME lift with 884 coils in the front and a Toytec 1.5" AAL (same as the Wheeler's). I'm perfectly level and the truck rides great. The rear holds loads much better and doesn't bottom out all the time.

This is what it looks like a year after installation:

 

Thanks. Nice lift.

So I guess I'm left with these questions.. Who has experience with:

1.) Billstien @ 1.75" + 1.5" Progressive AAL on the (3+1) factory 2014 leaf pack?

2.) Billstien @ 0 with Eibach coil (how much front lift do you get?)

3.) What should I use in the rear if I go with Eibach?

Thanks,