level and lift

Soooooo....before i break my rig on ebay I am going to ask this question.
I want to do a lift/level on my 09 taco. I was looking a the kits that have a 3" front spacers and 2" rear blocks. I know it will need to be aligned after and I am planning on changing out my stock rims for a set with a +1 offset.

Questions:
Will this break stuff?
Do I HAVE TO change my rear shocks? I figure they can extend to full droop when the truck is lifted so I should be fine with 3".

 

If you off-road your truck, you will break shit with a 3" spacer lift up front. You will also need to look at aftermarket upper control arms in order to be able to get your truck back in alignment.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/spacer-lifts-how-bad-are-they-really.543584/
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/why-exactly-are-front-spacer-lifts-bad.345272/

 

I don't go wheeling...I just got it. I want to do a lift do you think the 3" would be too much then? Should I stay with a 2 up front?

 

Personally, I'd recommend buying front coil overs if you want 3" of lift up front. I personally hate spacers, but other people like them. Regardless of what you choose, you will need to get aftermarket UCA's for any lift 2" or more.

 

Regardless of what you choose, you will need to get aftermarket UCA's for any lift 2" or more.

Thank you!!

 

I just went out and measured from the ground up to the bottom of my fenders. I measured centerline of the wheels for both. My front measured 36.5" and the rear measured 37". I really don't have a rake on my truck. If you guys think that is a fair way to asses the level of the rig, I will go with a 2"/2" kit.