Help with selecting a lift kit

I've still got the OEM suspension on my truck and its at the point where everything squeaks but I don't want to fix it because I know I want to lift it anyways. So I've decided now's the time.

I have been looking for a while on where to look and buy but for some reason it doesn't seem like they make it easy. I am wanting a 3'' lift with an add a leaf on the back instead of a full new set. Seems to be difficult to find.
Suggestions or places to look would be great

Obligatory photo of my truck

 

interested in what people have to say about this, i have similar questions. nice truck

 

Try Wheelers Off-road, Downsouth Motorsports, or Accutune just to name a few. All three should be able to help with anything suspension related.

 

If your leaf springs are stock, I'd recommend replacing the whole pack. I know it's more expensive but leafs are a wearable part. 13 year old springs are probably going to need replacing to match your 3" lift.

 

If you are going with wheelers at least call before you order to verify it is in stock. Their website has terrible accuracy. That's a quote from the guy I talked to. Some is on them some is covid but double check.

 

How much do you want to spend?

 

I had Toytec 2.0 before I went my Accutune set up, it was a nice affordable lift

 

Your truck looks like it's already lifted in the front. Are you sure it's stock?

 

I would think 5100s and a take off leaf pack would be the cheapest route. Find what height you want then see what you need to make it happen... Might need UCAs if you're going up more than 2.5". Depending on condition of your undercarriage you might want to replace other stuff too. I've been held up with the cold and covid and so my lift now includes CVs, lower control arms ( bushings and ball joints are toast) and new hubs. There's more but you get the idea. Replace or fix the other crap that you will be touching anyway or you'll be right back in there too soon. My .02

 

Just ordered mine Tuesday. Should be arriving tomorrow per tacking number. Good to know.

 

One thing I liked about the Toytec was it wasn't ex-travel, so I ran 1/4" spacer on top & was able to have close to 3" lift without maxing out my down travel, I liked how my truck looked. With my Fox set up I have to be a bit lower in the front to get the performance I paid for, truck still looks good just a little lower than I'd like

 

Yea i am going for a solid 2.5, i don't think i'll need the 3. I'll see what it looks like. Now i just need to order my tires, some UCA's possibly and i'll be good to go.

 

Bought some off a friend that he had put about 5k miles on. Going to replace the ones on my truck with those after I hope to put in an add a leaf.

Looking to spend around 2200USD

When I bought it a couple years back the guy told me he had a 3/4 inch lift on the front. OEM shocks on the front and back and no indication of spacers either. I do have just about 33'' tires on it though

 

Lots of guys up here in Canada are starting to run Elka lifts. They are great against our harsh weather and salt.
I recently put on Elka 2.0s with 2-3" lift. I paired them with SPC upper control arms.
That is in your price range and is a great setup.

I used to run a block lift and I would NEVER recommend it!