Tacoma Lift FAQ/Guide - READ THIS

I think the problem is that there's not many 1st gen folks in this thread. You might want to try in the first gen forum. On a 2nd you get about 2.5" of lift from the original, stock height. If you're drooping from strained leafs, you'll get more. You don't HAVE to get extended brake lines on a 2nd gen but it's recommended.....you're pushing the limits of the stock lines with these leafs.

 

Will have to start looking into this, eventually. Thanks again for the help.

 

I've been reading around on this awesome forum, and what I'm interested in is extended travel shocks for the rear end. I don't need more than 2" of lift. What I need is wheel travel. It's the rear I want to upgrade with an AAL added to my stock 4-leaf pack (5th leaf - 1.5").

From what I've seen, for rear shocks the Bilstein 5160's extended travel at 27" is the best on the market. Anybody know how OME shocks compare for extended travel? ICON's from what I've seen have 24" extended length. King shocks have some extended travel like 28", but the compressed length would require bump stops.

Also, what about extended rear shackles for the 2nd Gen? Does that get you some more wheel travel? And do you need extended travel shocks? OZ posted something about these dropshackles http://www.definedengineering.com/products.html

Anybody use them?

I'm not worried too much about the front end, there's a ton of options for 2" of lift that doesn't require new UCA's or a diff drop, or CV problems, or alignment problems. It's the rear end I'm still trying to sort out all the options.

 

i'm looking to get 3" with a diff drop for my 08 Tacoma TRD Off Road. It has 69k miles and i figure i might as well get one that includes shocks. my budget is 1k range. any suggestions?

this will be 80-90 percent on street.

 

I'm going to install those shackles when I do a shackle flip, using the stock length. But only because they are a superior shackle.

If you use extended shackles you will lose lift if you've got a gen 2 (sorry, I'm using the phone and can't see what year you have).

The best way to determine the proper shock length is to flex and measure (with the shocks removed) after you've installed the springs. If your new springs give you 1.5-2" of lift you can afford to leave them on the truck until your new ones come in. Then swap them for the new ones you measured for.

OME shocks are valved to run with Dakars (generally 3" of lift on their stiffer leaf pack), so they may not give you the ride you want. Billies will do well, as will Icons. The important part is your measurements fully extended and fully stuffed.

 

Full OME setup. 885s up front with 1/4" top plate spacer and Dakars out back. Nitro chargers. CB drop. Skip the diff drop, you won't need it.

 

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Can someone direct me to a post on reputable shops that can do the lift for me (i.e. not void warranty, etc.), particularly in the San Francisco Bay Area (East Bay). I don't have the workspace, buddies who can help, etc., so I'll need to shop it out. Thanks!

 

My dealership would've done mine for $90/hr. wouldn't have voided anything for sure, but that's a different conversation. The dealership is always going to try and skip out on doing warranty work.

 

You may have better luck in this thread area: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/northern-california/

Better chance of locals responding.

 

I want to lift my 2013 prerunner off road 3 inches front and back. What lift kit overall would be the best for this?

 

do you have to jack up your truck to change out rear shocks?

 

No but you need a strong upper body to compress the shocks

 

We need to know how you intend to use the truck.

Not if you can muscle an unsprung shock. You might be better served to lift the truck and remove the tire.

 

Around town during the weeks and trips to the beach but off road on weekends hunting and pulling my fishing boat

 

Full OME. Most durable and solid lift for the money. Doesn't get any simpler than springs and shocks. Check my build thread (click the pic below) to see how it'll sit. My tires are 32.6" for reference.

 

what are your thoughts on the toytec blistein adjustable lift kit with the 5100 shocks im just trying to clear about "32's" for hunting and driving on rough roads I live in the mountains and the ruts get pretty serious

 

I love the 5100 they have been on my taco for 2 years now. Nice ride...

 

A lot of guys like them with either the Eibachs or OME coils up front. If you push closer to 3" of lift you'll certainly clear a true 32" tire (275 or less in width) with little or no rub.

 

I'm running DuraTrac in 265/75=16 (31.5" diameter) on stock OR wheels and suspension with no rubbing while offroad, so I'm sure that's true. I have a little more clearance from using aftermarket mud flaps, though.