bilstein vs. old man emu??

Hey I'm new to this forum and plan on getting my first step in making a badass Tacoma. I've been looking online for some kind of lift or just a smoother suspension kit for my '01 since its kinda getting old now. does anyone have any advice or a novice like me. I've looked at fox 2.0's Bilstein 6112 paired with 5100, or should I get a full set of old man emus?? Also just a side note if it helps I'm looking for more just on and off roading, small trails, ect. and also just probably at most a 2" lift. So if there is any suggestions or what yall have done that would be appreciated.

Many Thanks

 

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idk what "on and off roading" is but it sounds to me like nothing too crazy and just fire roads and minor trails. i don't desire to rock climb or anything and just want to be capable of heading down to some remote places in baja without worrying as well as some camp spots. i got the billies 5100 on all 4 corners with OME 881 coils and headstrongs AAL and i'm psyched on it. lifted it about 2 inches (no numbers here sorry just an eye test). for me it came down to cost efficiency; why spend more money on the flashy stuff if the cheaper sets will suit my needs.

 

To answer your question. I have been running Bilstein 5100s on all 4 corners for a couple years now.

At first I was running stock coils with the Bilstiens set at the 2nd highest preload setting... That sucked. But then I set the preload at the lowest setting with ToyTec 620 pound coils and I liked it. It also gave me a bit more lift. As I added weight (bumper/winch/extra battery) it rode even better, but I also lost a little lift with tha added weight.

For the back. I started with a Wheelers Offroad 1.5 inch Add a Leaf. When I added lift in the front with the ToyTecs in front, I also added a middle leaf spring from a 5 lug Tacoma... So I am now running my leaf pack + an extra leaf from the 5 lug + the Wheelers Offroad AAL.

I carry quite a bit of weight in the bed, and the leafs really hold up to the every day loads... as well as my full camping load out.