Need Help With Lift Ideas

I want to lift my 2003 Tacoma SR5 TRD Extra Cab but have no idea where to begin. I don't want a big lift, no more than 3". Would just a leveling kit look better, what would look and perform the best, What kind of lift would be best? I was thinking about putting either 285/70/16 or 265/75/26 tires on it. Some suggestions would be great, pictures too.

 

The best place for you to start is by reading the Suspension Lift Info and Tacoma Lift FAQ/Guide Stickies in the Suspension forum.

 

i have a 2002 black sr5 trd 4x4 Xtra cab and just finished putting my 2" leveling kit on yesterday, it makes it look and feel like a different truck imo. if your just goin for some looks that would be my route?

 

i'm in the same boat. My front is sagging a bit and want to level it out until a can get a full lift later on. I won't do any hardcore wheeling until i get the full suspension upgrade

 

Just save up your money and do it right the first time brother.

Trust me. A good lift is only a few more bucks.

 

that's what i'm towards but that's after school and buying my first bike

 

Just wait and save up then man. And remember front Bils 5100's and eibach springs are like $300. A spacer kit is like $150-$175

What kind of bike are you buying?

 

then i would have to get AAL too right?
mine are stating to go flat

 

2003 Installed AAL and bilsteins all around--Good ride not too stiff-I like it.
Only regret--did not have front setting on the highest--will do that when I get time.
Most of the recommendations were for 1.75"( i think, second from highest setting)
I am going to UP it. With the AAL you need the highest setting.
Haul wood so I needed the AAL--I say again-STILL GOOD RIDE.
Keep us posted!!!!!!
There are many that do not like the spacers- I never used them--do not know.
AAL AND BILLIES--My recommendation. 265-75-16 tires too.You can try bigger--most say they RUB

 

yeah, you can get an AAL from toytec for $79 iirc...

 

how many leafs are in it?

 

one, its an add a leaf

 

that came out wrong haha i meant whole new leaf packs

 

Whole new leaf packs can have anywhere from 4-8 leafs depending on the style and amount of lift. But new packs are $$$...an aal Will revamp the old pack temporarily. Most aal's are only a single leaf.

 

You dont have to have an aal
Ive got nothing but stock component under my rear and it rides just like an AAl imo untill i can afford a new pack and the rear is about 1" higher than the front which is hte same as a 3" exp pack iirc.

 

Check out the OldManEmu lift kit

 

This is 3 blocks in the back and like 2.5 up front? But its Revtek and was only $230!!! and another $110 for shocks in the rear. You dont need front ones

 

^^ Hows the axle wrap and ride with those spacers
You know you pretty much just spent the same amount as it would have cost you to get billies and eibachs right, or even just billies at 2.5 & a AAL right?

 

^^ Fail haha

 

Rides better than it did. No more bottoming out. Im 19 so really i could give a Shht less how it rides haha!

But i got it from my job