Real world experience regarding 5100's, 2888's and Dakars?

Hi All, new to posting at the forum but been here for a while doing my homework

i have been a taco owner since 1994 always wanted to lift me trucks but never had the opportunity to do it, I finally have a truck that i want to hold on too and want to lift

have had the following,

1994 extended cab for 175K
2002 dbl cab tdr sp lb 125k
2008 dbl cab trd sp lb 110k
2015 dbl cab trd sp lb 100k
Current 2019 trd sp lb - keeper hope i get to 1000000k (lol)

So currently the truck sits at 21”FDS, 21 1/4"RDS,21 1/4"RPS, and 20 3/4"FPS, center of hub to underside of fender with 1/2 tank without me 195# in the driver’s seat so I am assuming with me in the driver’s seat the FDS probably sits at the same 20 3/4", based on what I have found on the forums the long bed is 240# heavier in the back already, along with the step sliders and typical stuff I have in the back +/- 150#-200# are putting me at 1/4" higher in the back as opposed to the typical 3/4" – 1” and I’m ok with the back sitting a “bit” higher than the front

Just for reference because I understand “every truck and lift is different and height can’t be guaranteed”, looking for approx. 2.5”+/- front and 2.5” – 3”+/- rear on the suspension only with 285's 3.5" front and 4" at the rear

So this is what I’m looking for to accomplish the above noted lift
- Complete kit
OME COIL/BILSTEIN 5100 KIT W/ DAKARS (HS16BK-1-DAKAR)
https://www.headstrongoffroad.com/s...tein_5100_Kit_w/_Dakars_(HS16BK-1-Dakar).html
- Options
Leaf pack EL1112R “Heavy Duty” all the forms indicate that the “Medium Duty” pack is the same as the "HD" pack without the 3rd leaf down so I can remove if too high.
2888 OME coils assembled for 2.5” lift at front as per latest info at your link with the 5100’s on bottom notch
https://www.headstrongoffroad.com/uploads/1/1/8/4/11846658/lift_guide_rev_4.pdf
SPC UCA’s
- Additions
(1) of each - Axle shim kit 2.5 and 3 not sure which I might need
https://www.headstrongoffroad.com/store/p120/Axle_Shim_KIT.html
(2) OME 5MM THICK REAR TRIM PACKER - TP04
https://www.headstrongoffroad.com/store/p575/OME_5MM_Thick_Rear_Trim_Packer_-_TP04.html

Does this sound right? Am I missing anything?

Have heard good things about Marie @headstrongoffroad but seems a bit cagey in providing direct yes/no answers hence some of the above and looking for help from the community to make the final drop $$$ 2 year anniversary coming up and stock tires are about done time to make the call!!! Budget $3,500 +/-

 

Welcome to the forum, and congrats on finally getting what you want. That's a really good feeling.
Depends on how you will use your truck.
If you don't add more weight than you stated above, and you want to keep the ride more stock-feeling, you may want to ask Headstrong to upgrade the Dakars to a flexier pack. If you like a stiff rear end, plan to add weight, or tow stuff, the Dakars will be ok.
Not sure you will need the rear trim packer with the measurements you posted, and axle shims are not always necessary but I used 2.5º to correct the geometry when I had Dakars.
Good luck with your lift.

 

I got everything on that list minus the axle shim, trim packer and I got medium duty dakars without extra leaf. I do kind of wish I got the extra leaf though..

Other than that, great ride. Love the suspension. I'll probably swing for more quality shocks when the time comes.