Lifts that keep everything level?

So I have a leveling kit on my truck. It has some of my joints and parts at an angle for premature wear and it's causing some problems.

What lifts do they have for first gens that will still give me height but keep everything level so it doesn't prematurely wear out?

I've seen some coilover lifts I like but don't know if they will keep my stuff still at an angle. And what about a differential drop kit...are those smart to use?

 

You won't be able to keep your suspension components at stock geometry with a suspension lift... If you are worried about premature wear then a diff drop would be a good idea.

 

A diff drop isn't going to make a big difference depending on how much you lifted your truck. It only rotates the front of the diff down and inch or so which translates into less at the cv joints. If you keep things lifted less than 2.5" you shouldn't have too much of a problem - post up some pics of what you're concerned about in order to get some better advice.

 

Okay I'll try to get some pics up but the only reason is because I took my truck in because I was hearing a clunking sound when stopping and the guy said that since I have a leveling kit it's messing up a lot of my suspension and I'm going to have to change a lot of parts. Any lift suggestions? I was hoping rough country had one because they always do and tacomas are popular but it was just a crappy leveling kit with blocks or shackles so I was disappointed

 

Bilstein 5100's are the standard go to on here. Headstrong off-road will give you good info if you call and tell them what you're trying to do. They give free shipping. Wheelers off-road, toytec, and all-pro off-road are some other vendors that give good deals on this stuff. Get you some new leaf springs or a 3 spring add a leaf to get rid of those blocks and the 5100's are height adjustable in the front.

 

Yeah my neighbor has those and said there great offroad but punishable on the streets. I was thinking of Maybe a bodylift and new shocks/coilover combo? To get a higher lift and get my front end as level as possible? What are your guys thoughts on that

 

What does your neighbor have? 5100's are coilovers and shocks. What's going to make your ride harsh is what you put for leaf springs in back and what coils you put on the 5100's. The shocks just dampen the spring.

 

Yes, but the 5100's are known to ride stiff no matter what springs you put them with.

 

Again this will come down to weight you're running in the back - dampening and load are connected completely - when you get into higher priced shocks you can control the valve dampening to compensate for load. Bilstein offers a bunch of options that I'd go with before rough country or some other bargain options. I'm more into higher price bracket suspension components so I can't say I know everything about options in that price range. That's why I suggested op call a knowledgeable and trusted vendor like Headstrong Off-road.

 

Okay awesome I will give them a call thanks for the update what are all you guys running are your CV axles and ball joints at a crazy angle or have you found a way to adjust it so it doesn't mess up your other parts on your suspension

 

Only if you are preloading them. Mine ride just as smooth as factory since I have them on the "0" setting. @HeadStrong Off-Road

 

The OP would be preloading them though, unless he got new coils, which haven't been suggested yet but would be a good idea if he can afford them.

 

So is this what you guys are thinking then does this look good

https://bilsteinlifts.com/shop/toyo...yeIpDln61bIxRZyuOLwEG-V2ZPuNU4F0aAo-UEALw_wcB

And is the differential drop really a bad idea? Plus if I keep it at the 0" setting on the 5100s is that the optimal ride with those shocks? Or will the springs automatically lift the truck 3 inches?

 

Finish your suspension setup then see if you really need / can benefit from a diff drop. It may or may not make a difference depending on how high you set your coilovers.

Setting preload on zero will give you the most plush ride assuming you don't have a heavy bumper, winch, skids etc. Setting them at 0 will give you stock ride height.

 

http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/0612or-tacoma-suspension-improvement-way-too-easy/

What about these?

And ok thanks for the help guys joyfully I figure this crap out so I can start jumping the tacoma and climbing it over boulders

 

Meh. If you're going to spend $850 on coilovers spend another hundred and get some King 2.5" diameter adjustable coilovers. You'll be buying a much higher quality product:

https://downsouthmotorsports.com/i-...-1.html#!model=TACOMA||make=TOYOTA||year=2002

 

What if I do a 1 or 2 inch body lift and get the bilstine 5100 lift then I can set the coilovers to zero or 1 inch. I'll still have clearance and then still have coilovers that are softer and forgiving?

 

There's a few guys that run a 1" body lift for more clearance in the wheel well. This could work for you as long as you don't need the clearance down below. What size tire do you plan on running?

 

Why not for clearance down below?
And Idk maybe 32s or 33s depends on my setup I decide then I'll choose a size

 

A body lift will only raise the body of the truck - so you won't be gaining any ground clearance because a body lift won't raise your frame, drivetrain, suspension components, etc.

It does give you more clearance to run larger-sized tires though.