Need a lift!

Right now im running stock and looking to do a suspension lift, been watching videos and researching and still unsure of what to go with to get a 3inch lift, any recommendations or can someone school me up on what to do and not to do??

 

Oh man. You’ll get more opinions than you can process. Suspensions are hard because there are SO MANY options.
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What’s your budget?
What’s your intended use?

 

Don’t do 3” suspension lift.

 

So i would like to stay under $1000 if possible, im not going crawling or anything just taking it mostly to the beach and some offroad.

 

I'd recommend a 2 inch lift. Bilstein and Eibach make very good affordable lift kits for the 2-3 inch range. I'm planning on lifting my truck this summer so I can get some more clearance with my larger tires. Here's what I'll be going with: link

 

https://www.tacomahq.com/66/tacoma-leveling-lift-kit/
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/put-255-85-16s-on-stock-or-wheels-and-suspension.491079/
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/intro-to-fitting-35s-3-lifts.594309/

 

Will you install it yourself or does that 1k need to include installation?

 

I got a buddy that will help me install it

 

I’d take a good look at the Eibach lift. It’s adjustable and it’s an improvement over the stock suspension without breaking the bank. You’ll need an AAL in the rear as well.

 

Make sure you leave enough money for UCAs if needed. Depending on how much lift you want.

 

Im taking a look at the recommendations and I am still trying to wrap my head around the different packages with the different components i.e. stage 1, 2, and 3, can you please help me understand the component variation. To be honest with you i had to look up the acronym “AAL” thats how new I am to this, thanks in advance for understanding

 

Is an alignment always required after install of a 2 inch front only leveling kit? I have a SR with no mud flaps, sold stock steel wheels and put some 265/65R17 with Toyo tires on it. Wanting to get some 265/70R17 or 265/75R17 Courser tires. Will I have any issues with rubbing? Thanks

 

Absolutely. And welcome to TW.

 

Was afraid of that.. Thanks

 

You won’t rub with 265/70s. What lift are you looking at?

 

Yea anytime work is done up front where coils and struts are modified or removed for new ones. It is very common for suspension modifications to mess with toe, camber, and caster angles. So add about another $90 for your lift for the alignment.

 

just started the research on front leveling kits. I think I can do it myself, but not the alignment. Got any recommendations?

 

Get the Eibach Pro lift. You'll get 2.25ish and it'll look great. Cost ya about 800 with the needle bearing. You can run 275's with it.

 

Spacer lift will be fine. If you’re 4wd don’t go more than 2”.

 

Yeah 4x4, and 2 inch is what I am looking at.. Thanks