Finally, Lifting up the CSTC Taco!

Hey amigos,

Next week I am planning to lift up the taco, finally! I will be posting pics of before and after, and the specs on the lift. But, before I do so, I would like to get some advice from you all. First off, I am planning to go 3 or 3.5 inch suspension. The problem is that I really am not sure what is the best way to go. I am planning to try and spend under 2k, and the place in town (College Station) recommends the Pro Comp or the Toytech lifts. The issues I have with them is that as I have read throughout TW, I have noticed that many people who have purchased the procomp 3 inch or higher have said that it is a very rough ride. Also, the company I have been corresponding with has said that the Toytech lift (Actually a 2.5 inch) is pretty much just spacers up front and add a leaf in the rear. Im not really enthused about that very much, so as of right now I am shying away from that option. I have had the company price out a Fabtech and OME 3-3.5 inch suspension.

What do you all think about the issues I have come up with, and what do you think about the other possibilities of brands that I have come up with?

I am trying to use a brand that pretty much comes with the things I need, as I am not a expert on the topic, so therefore I dont plan to buy different brands for differnt parts. But, if you all were willing to help with the process, I am definitely willing to entertain the idea.

Last question: If I were to go up to 3.5, or even with the 3 inch, would I need to do a Diff drop? I dont want any problems in the future, because I plan to keep the truck for a long time and eventually turn it into an offroading beast!

Please, PLEASE help with this topic. I realize there are many threads on suspension lifts, but with school, I dont really have time to spend the hours it may take to find exactly what may suit me best.

For anyone who is willing to reply, I am looking for a lift that provides the 3-3.5 inches, a similarly comfortable ride as the stock shocks, and something that will as well be able to do some beginner-ish offroading at times. Also, i would like to stay under or around 2k.

Please, if anyone has time, reply with your thoughts!

Cody

 

are you 4x4? if not get spindles...otherwise dont go above 3"!

 

Yes, sorry i forgot to include that info. I have a 08 TRD Offroad, 4x4, double cab, short bed.

 

3" lift max on a 4x4..otherwise you need a drop bracket lift kit.... ihave toytec coilovers..they are alright

 

These are the Toytech lifts I have found that seem cool:
Front Diff drop kit: Add diff drop kit (4WD) (+ $29.00)
Rear lift options: Rear OME CS047R Dakar Leaf springs (+ $439.00)
Front coilover options: 2.5 inch shock body (+ $210.00)
Spanner wrench for adjustment: Add (+ $19.99)
Add Upper control arms: NO
Add 5160 Rear Shocks: NO
Rear Shock options: With_Bilstein_5100_rear_shocks
Diff drop kit: With_Diff_drop_kit_(4X4)
Rear lift options: Rear OME CS047R Dakar Leaf springs (+ $439.00)
Front coil color: Red_(standard)
Light Racing Upper control arms: No

What do you think about those setups? Which is best?

 

What have you perceived as the pros/cons of the Toytech so far?

 

they dont ride that smooth if you have them preloaded, i would get some kings in the front and some bilsteins in the back

 

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