Lifting/leveling a loaded truck

Hey Y'all,
I've been reading the forums here for a while and finally decided to make an account with the hopes of getting some advice for lifting my truck. So here's the deal...
I have a 2020 TRD Off-Road DCLB with ~37k miles on it and its about time for some new tires so I want to go ahead and lift or level it too. I have a leer 100XR topper with rack on top that adds some significant weight to the back especially when its loaded down with tools or my camping platform setup.
I'm looking for something that will lift the back no more than 2 inches and prevent the sag that happens when I'm fully loaded. Also either a small level or 1-1.5 inch lift in the front to give the truck a slightly more aggressive look. I might also upgrade to a 285 tire size depending on what will fit with the different lift options.
From what I've read so far it sounds like an add-a-leaf or new leaf pack would be best for the back, and possibly an adjustable level setup for the front. Let me know what you would do in this situation. TIA.

Photo attached is how she sits today with bed empty.

 

How much do you want to spend?

 

Hoping to spend around $1,500 or less for the lift since I still need to get wheels/tires. Cheaper the better but don't want to settle for spacers and blocks.

 

Bilstein 5100 and either a Deaver AAL or leaf pack.

 

Copy that. Bilstein 5100s in just the front or back too? And will I need new UCA's?

 

Four corners. Keep the lift to 1.5” and no UCAs needed. Get another 1/2” lift from tires.

 

Great. Do you think I can fit 285s with that setup? or stick to stock 265s?

 

Others will have to chime in on that one.

 

I was told today by a toyota tech that 3” is the minimum lift for 285s. Others here may know better.

 

Imo leveling your truck isn't worth it unless you don't plan to haul anything. It's healthy to keep a 1" to 2" rake empty. It's a truck after all.

 

I have an almost identical set up, topper and all. What I did was a 3 leaf AAL in the rear, 5100’s all around with the Old Man Emu 885 coil springs in the front. I gained about 1 1/2” of lift in the front and just about 1 3/4” in the rear (I left the overload leaf in since I tow frequently). I still have close to factory rake but the truck is sitting pretty.

*edited to add photo*

 

Any update on what you ended up doing? Did you get the 285s? I have the same dilemma. Want to go 285, not sure which lift is right for me. I’m also going to swap to the 2020 pro wheels w/ 13 offset instead of the 25 on the off-road wheels, so I’m hoping that helps with any rubbing.

 

Bilstein 6112’s / 5160’s / Icon rxt leaf pack option #2

 

I did a 2.5” lift and went to 285/70R17 with no rubbing. Then I added spacers and had to do a CMC.

 

I actually didn’t end up installing any lift or level yet on account of moving across the country for the summer. But I did get some new falken wildpeaks size 265 and I’m pretty happy with them so far. Might think about a lift again after fire season is over.

 

Man, that sits nice. Are you still running this setup a year later? If so, thoughts?

 

Thank you. I have switched up to option 3 since picture.

 

What exactly is the difference between option 3 and where you were setup in the previous pic?

 

Option 3 is rated for more weight. Which works really well for me.

 

Is that option 3 of 6112 the circlip position?