Here's my plan for my lift. Need advice!

First off, here is my truck. 2009, MGM, 4x4, with 69, 000 miles and it has the tsb leafs done.


My plan for the rear: Bilstein 5100 rear shocks, paired with Wheeler's 2" AAL set. Planning on doing the 2 inch due to the camper shell adding weight and causing my rear to sag a bit in the two months I have owned the shell. Thoughts? Stocks U bolts and center pin should be fine, correct?

My plan for the front: OME 884 coils, bilstein 5100 adjustable shocks set at 0 to give me about 2 inches up front with a 1/4 inch aluminum spacer on driver's side to accommodate the driver's side lean. Thoughts? Will the stock studs work okay for this side? I am also going to get the new strut stem cushion and washer kit.

What are y'alls thoughts on this set up? Should I go a little higher up front and set the 5100's at .85?

 

That is a great setup. I would probably go with the 3 Leaf AAL for a better ride though.

 

I have the Wheelers 2” AAL, it should be fine with the stock U-bolts. You can check by measuring the threads remaining on the bolts. They will only need an additional 1/4 to 3/8”, and you should have a few threads remaining to be safe. The 3 leaf style AAL will give you a better ride, but the standard AAL holds weight better. Even if you keep the stock overload with the 3 leaf style, it will not carry as much weight without sagging. This is because the bottom leaf is smaller than the stock OL, so it can actually go negative arch if loaded heavily. Not to say that your shell alone will do this, just something to think about. The 3 leaf does require longer U-bolts, but the Wheelers pack includes them. With the added weight of the shell, even the standard AAL rides pretty good on mine.

 

hey before you do your build look into a place in San Diego,Ca. Its called off road warehouse. They specialize in performance lifts for Tacoma's. Look into the kit #ORW-05TACO. It comes with front coil overs with reservoirs and shocks for the rear with reservoirs made by Fox. Total Chaos UCAs. you might want to go with a diff drop and a three leaf progressive pack. this will hold the load and maintain a smooth ride. Give them a call, (858)341-7792 I think you will like the set up. It doesn't put up lots of lift. Free shipping.

 

Thanks!

 

These have become very unpopular around here and not recommended.