Cheapest lift without sacrificing ride quality?

Sorry, I'm still a noob to the whole suspension lift thing. I understand that I can just use Bilstein 5100s to lift the front, but that it achieves the lift by pre-loading the springs and thus resulting in a harsher ride. So what is the cheapest way to achieve say 2-2.5" of lift in the front and 1.5-2" lift in the rear without sacrificing any ride quality (and ideally, improving it)? Also, shipping cost to Canada needs to be factored in. Not looking to break the bank as it will only see a bit of light off-roading. Mostly highway driving and towing a trailer in the summer. The ultimate goal is a front plate bumper to withstand potential wildlife collisions.

 

You're probably going to sacrifice ride quality with a lift no matter how much money you want to spend. Im doing the billies up front and a block in the back. Cheap i know, but it should ride fairly close to stock from what ive read on here. Just my two cents.

 

What is your budget?

 

Let's say under $1000 shipped for the lift components. I'll need enough left over to pay the shop to install it all. I'm pretty handy but not handy enough to tackle an install like this with any level of confidence.

 

5100 all around with set the front to 2.5 inchs and then the rear get add a leaf.

Check out wheelers offroad or Toytec. I recomend not doing a spacer lift.

 

You won't get anything for that price up here. You're going to pay $200 in brokerage alone.

If you don't feel comfortable enough to do the work yourself, I suggest hitting up a National 4WD, or BC equivalent, and talking to them about your options.

 

http://www.bilsteincanada.com/index.php?cPath=306_3992_15559_15560

i used these guys if you decide to go with the 5100's, you pay a little more but they were easy to deal with and in canada.

 

My advice : save another $700 and go OME

 

Correct me if I'm wrong but to lift with the 5100's alone means pre-loading the stock coil springs right? Does adding either the Eibach or OME 885 springs up front allow for a lift with the 5100's set at 0? Then I'd just need the 1.5" TSB add-a-leaf in the rear right? So much bloody info out there, just when I think I've got it I read a post containing contradictory info...

 

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Yes the bilstein 5100’s will increase preload on stock coils. The eibachs and 885’s will add lift with 5100’s set at 0. But the eibachs and 885’s have a stiffer spring rate than stock coils. so it will be a stiffer ride. There’s really no way to lift and have a stock ride.

 

I should clarify, I don't consider a stiffer ride a bad thing necessarily. I just don't want a harsh ride from pre-loading the coils or reduced travel. That's what I meant by sacrificing ride quality.

 

My boss has ready lift on his tundra and it didnt affect his ride quality and did not affect his warranty . I looked on the ready lift website and its 349 $and you everything u need spacer in front blocks for back with u bolts , plate etc... Is the ready lift something you guys would recommend, i heard good things about plus does not void warranty , but never had one myself.

 

I have asked the dealership if anything I do on my new truck voids the warranty. They just tell me that if it can be proven that whatever changes you made directly caused the problem, then the problems caused by said changes are not covered under warranty.

 

Readylift is not a good option, would be better off with the 5100’s and a aal in the back.

 

Aal means? 5100s those are the shocks upgrade i believe? Im new to this so bare with me lol

 

Add A Leaf

 

AAL's are terrible.



either do it right or leave it stock.

 

What are your recommendations?

 

Full leaf pack of your choice and correctly matched shocks. Coilovers up front if you want stock ride quality. Anything else will ride harder.

You're looking at well north of 2k.