I need help on tire sizing and suspension for a 2007 Tacoma

I’m awaiting the pickup of my new (to me) 2007 Tacoma SR5 PreRunner Tacoma. Got her with ~73,XXX miles bone stock. With the purchase of this car I’m already filling up my cart with parts and accessories but frankly I have no idea what I’m doing.

I’m 16 working 16 hours a week to compensate with school so I’m gonna slowly add stuff to the truck over the next year or two, but I’ve come to the conclusion that the wheels make the truck. So that’s what I wanna blow the rest of my money on. There’s a user on this thread named LonghornTaco and his build is linked below. https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/longhorntacos-build-with-pics-now.17273/

I love the look of the truck, but it sits just a tad high. If anyone could help me out by directing me towards what parts I need at a “budget” price I would greatly appreciate it.

I like the tires that he has, but I’m not sure if they would fit on a smaller lift. If not, any recommendations on the size that would fit on say, a 2” lift?

I’m really not gonna be wheeling, just some minimal dirt trails during hunting season.

I’d like to keep my budget as close to $2500 (Much lower if possible if possible lol) For the everything involved in the lift, rims, and tires. I already like the A/T style tires and I’m just gonna pick some rims to match the size of the tires (Puts me ~$1400 pre tax).

I really need some help with everything to be honest. This is my first car and thus I am basically clueless. I’d love to do as much as the work as possible myself, and I’d label myself “mechanically inclined” but take that with a grain of salt.

I’m really just looking for someone who’s willing to baby me through the process and/or has been in the same shoes I’m in now. If you’ve made it this far I sincerely thank you for your time.

I’m open to questions and criticisms

 

Welcome to the forum Nathan
If nobody chimes in on the lift questions hit up Marie @HeadStrong Off-Road

 

Welcome to TW!

 

Welcome. Call Toytec. Imo I’d go with the Toytec Boss adjustable coilovers set them at 2” and put a 1” block in the rear that will put you level and should keep you from needing ucas in the front. You’d could run something like a 265/70/17 on. 17x8 wheel 0 offset.

 

Thanks! I will say the taco was my second choice but it was such a good deal and I am so glad I wound up here.

 

Welcome to TW Nathan

 

Welcome to TW!

 

I'm buying private, but that buying thread was an incredible read