Lifting my 2nd gen

My TRD Sport has a 3” lift. I want to go higher. I’m not a mechanic but I’ve done enough to feel comfortable with doing the work myself.
I’m thinking 6” lift kit but I’m not sure if I’d need longer brake lines or what else…?

I’m looking to lift my truck as affordably as possible. Looking for advice and experienced knowledge. Thanks.

 

Search some threads.
Tell us how your going to use your truck
Example. Pavement queen, weekend warrior, gravel road muncher, Friday night car show crowd pleaser. Ect.

 

6" done right will most certainly require extended rear brake hoses.
If your truck is 4x4, you'll be looking at a drop bracket kit such as one from BDS Suspension. BDS has various options for affordability, but know that no 6" lift (done correctly anyway) will be exactly cheap.

Like said, knowing your intended use (and also if you're 2WD or 4x4) would help us make better recommendations.

 

I’m 4x4, kind of assumed that was a given but I get it- it’s my daily, but I frequently camp and go on long fishing trips and use a truck like they’re intended. I don’t mind dings and scratches as long as I had fun doing it. This is my dream adventure truck so I plan on keeping her around as long as I’m around. I’ll eventually get another daily so I can further upgrade for extended trail runs/camping trips.

Thanks.

 

I'd say fit the biggest tire on there as you can and start there.

 

Agreed, tires (and also locking differentials) will get you much farther than more lift by itself will. Now if you already have those and still find yourself struggling with clearance (such as while rock crawling or frequent trying to cross huge crevasses), then more lift might make sense. But definitely look into better tires & lockers first if you haven't already.

The 2WD/4x4 question was because 2WD has the option of using lift spindles, which is a whole different way of lifting since there's no front axle housing to contend with (and tends to run a lot cheaper). Because of the axle housing you also need to remove one of your frame crossmembers (BDS & others all provide a replacement) so keep that in mind as well.

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/lifting-your-truck-things-you-need-to-know.40469/

 

Thanks for the link. Useful knowledge for sure.

I’ve actually already cut plastics and part of the frame to decrease tire rub. I’m running 35”x12.5 so I don’t have full articulation- close but not quite.

ideally I’d have waited to lift but circumstances made wheels/tires first happen.

 

Hahaha. Your already running 35" tires. no one runs 35s and dose not know what lift they need or what's out there for their needs. You had me fooled I thought you did not know anything about lifts. Glad I said put bigger rubber on first.

Whatever you get keep us posted maybe a build thread?
Thanks.