Lift Kit Recommendation 2019 Taco off road / overland

Currently planning out the off road/overland build on my 2019 Tacoma. As part of the over all build, I will have the Decker drawer system and adding the Go Fast Camper. Weight of these two will be 230 on the decked and 260 on the go fast camper.

Digging through more threads than I can count and the number of opinions, perspectives, etc has left me a bit confused / mind boggled.

Looking for suggestions on 2-2.5" list heavy duty for front and rear suspension.

 

You're gonna need to replace the leaf packs for that much weight and a lift. Either Old Man Emu or Deaver.

As far as shocks go, what's your suspension budget? I'm guessing high if you have a gfc.. lol

 

Would like to get best solution at a somewhat reasonable price. I have been looking at the OME with Bilstien kit. Then would need to add the kit to maintain the geometry on the front end.

Went with the GFC given the use this will have for remote and ba/cold weather trips up in the California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, British Columbia, some areas in Alaska to fish steelhead and salmon.

 

Fronts: OME, Bilstein, Eibach. Vendors can help you choose a spring rate to get the lift you want. Personally I would go Eibach or Bilstein 6112 depending on budget. King, Fox, etc. are probably overkill for you.

Rear: If that's a permanent load I would get a deaver leaf pack and whatever shocks are appropriate with your fronts. Other options like airbags and add-a-leafs are cheaper but better suited to occasional loads IMO.

 

The OME kit on my wifes 2013 rides and drives fine even with the caster being ever so slightly out on the front passenger side. OME heavy springs and shocks.
Your alignment may come into specification without anything additional.
I went this route because I could order the front end pieces assembled and did the installation myself. Plus pretty economical.
I wonder now if after 4 years and 40k miles if the alignment specs could be achieved now..after the time and settle of spring.
At minimum you'll want something for the rear. I did progressive 3 leaf on my 2017 and it carries 400 lbs or so very well.

 

Optical illusion a little with the driveway crack but it still sits higher in the rear. About like factory before adding weight.

 

It is a permanent load. On occasion I also tow a 17' Willy's Aluminum drift boat - 720# total weight (boat/trailer) and <100# tongue weight.

 

I would contact Deaver or a vendor for guidance, you'll be right on the line between their stage two and three packs. Don't skimp on springs! The factories don't cut it with permanent loads.