Anyone running 2" lift? How'd you get there?

After doing an extreme amount of reading here on TW, I think I want to shoot for a 2" lift on my Taco (or as close as I can get). I feel like that's the right balance between looks, performance and cost.

Originally, I was thinking some 5100's in the front set at 1.25 with a 1/4" top plate, with either a 1.5" or 2" AAL in the rear.

I'm a little unsure on top plates, I sort of equate them with spacer lifts and we all know how those are. So, I was wondering if anyone got 2" with springs and if so, which ones. Any other ideas how to get 2" of lift without sacrificing ride quality (too much)?

 

I was doing some research on this just the other week. You can get about 2" lift with OME 884 coils and Toytec AAL [provided you don't have extra weight in the front].

 

wrong gen dude

 

This is what I have. Gave me about 2" front and rear. 881 coils and no spacer.

http://toyteclifts.3dcartstores.com/Old-Man-Emu-Tacoma-suspension_p_225.html

 

I don't know about the 5100's.
OME 881's and the nitrocharger shocks up front will give 2".
A new spring pack with a leaf removed will prolly be right at 2" or a bit more in the rear. I think this would give you what you are looking for.

 

Damn, I got too excited

 

That looks like an awesome lift, but man, that's a little more than I was hoping to spend. Looks like a set of 5100's and a AAL could be have for between 400-500 bucks, but of course, that gives me either 2.5 or 1.25 which is more or less than I want...

Nice name, BTW. The 'Truckers (when they had Isbell) were one of my favorite bands. A real three guitar, three singer, three songwriter, powerhouse.

 

That's sort of what I was thinking, but I have a potentially stupid question...

Could one use taller springs and/or an AAL with the stock shocks? I know, I know, while you've got it all apart you might as well replace everything, but it seems like that could be a cheap way to do it, providing the shocks aren't shot to start with. Just something that crossed my mind...

 

here is what I did to get approx 2" lift. Rides as close as stock as you can probably get. 4+ years + 40k and all is still good.
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/gr...-1st-gen-leaf-replacement-36.html#post1931331

 

Yeah OP. You hit the nail on the head.

Good luck with your purchase.