What you need to know about lifting a 2016 Tacoma - Presented by Toytec Lifts

This is what I have been looking at and now just deciding on which coil and what setup for the rear. The Toytec lift also has my attention... corrosion resistance is an important factor for me as I live on the east coast.

 

After looking at the headstrong lift chart it says 2 3/4" of lift with the 888 springs and since I was looking at around 2 to 2 1/2" of total lift is it reasonable to expect about 2 1/2" after settling..?
Has anyone with a TRD off-road doublecab 4x4 fairly stock used this combo..? 5100's set at 0 with 888 coils, headstrong 3 leaf AAL with factory overloads left in..?
Can you tell me your numbers and impressions.
Thanks in advance.

 

Looking for advice on lifts for 3gen off road 4x4 I’m pretty green when it comes to suspension work so I bought into the talk at a local shop that id have stock ride with cheap 2.5”spacer levelkit. 10k miles later and the Truck rides like garbage. I do like the look though and 33” tires don’t rub. Would lift coil overs improve ride quality & still provide the same height? And Upper control arms would I need to change that too?

 

It all depends on how much you are looking to spend, how you are planning on using your truck.... and who you are talking to on here. (It's probably not news to you that there's a million different opinions on here.)

I tried to read a lot, research and learn from other people's mistakes and personally subscribe to the idea of "buy once, cry once". I didn't want to cheap out but was also aware that I will never "need" C/O's with resi + adjusters and therefore went with Fox 2.5's of which I can say that they have most definitely improved the ride quality and overall handling of the truck.

There is a lot of info on here and many people seem to like the Bilstein/OME setup, others will tell you that you can't really go wrong with Fox, Icon or King. I will only speak for my set up and can say that I am happy with it.

 

Will be looking to do something around 3-4" lift in the near future but I have a question.
A while back I did a spacer lift of 2.5" and of course had the "noise". Installed the
ECGS bushing. I was one of the unlucky ones where the bushing did not fix the noise so
I took the lift out.

When I get around to doing a lift will be going with UCA's with the works. Question
is with UCA's will they help keep the front axles down at around stock angles? I am afraid that if
I get even a little bit of a steeper angle like before I will have the noise again.

 

I currently have a RevTek spacer lift in my 2017 TRD off-road. Center of hub to wheel well is 23.25"... so approximately 2.25" of front lift. Full droop being 24.5", doesn't leave much droop travel IMO. How can I get more droop travel (another inch) without loosing lift? Would the Bilstein 5100s with lift springs, or Eibach coilovers do the trick??

 

Essentially what I have except I opted for the 888’s 2.75” of lift after sagging. Have been meaning to push it up to the 2nd notch (.65) to level it out again but the rubbing isn’t terrible- i used a hot blade and heat gun to to some minor trimming.

All I went with was the diff drop. Roughly 2500 miles later still no vibe and truck rides amazing. Definitely recommend if you’re on a budget.

 

When you say rub, what tire size..?
I'll be running stock OR wheels with 265/75/16 tires (falken wild peaks).
Opting for the 888 coils as well..

 

I run 295/75r16 with the SCS r8’s -12mm offset. So I expected some level of rubbing. I’m not too sure about those wheels I believe they have 0 or positive offset so you could rub on the UCA’s.

 

I think the general consensus is that any lift above 2” or closer to 3” you will need UCA’s. I was on the fence about adding them onto the head strong lift package and I’m glad I did. Was able to get the alignment within spec on the first go around. With the HS lift I got around 3” 2.75” after sagging but the ride is awesome.


I used to have a revtek spacer lift on my 06 Tacoma, I had it for a couple years and didn’t think the ride was that bad... but I was also pretty young and didn’t know any better lol.

 

Hey Guys, looking at getting a lift/rims/tires install done very soon. Had a quote drawn up, and am looking for opinions on the pricing related to labor for the install. I'm going to change up the parts as he just gave me a generic lift, but want to make sure the install labor isn't too much. See below pic. $1k for labor seems high no?

 

Constantly reading up on lifts and still not sure which way to go.
First off I'm looking to gain 2 1/2" lift up front after sagging is figured in and 2" in the rear after sagging.
First option is 2nd gen 5100's set at zero with 888 coils netting 2 1/2" lift but not sure if I lose more after sag.
5100's set at zero in the back with 3 leaf AAL with overload left in for a total of 2" lift again not sure about after sag figured in for both of these.
Second option is the 6112 up front
Set at 2 1/2" But again is this before sag...?
In the back using 5160's with a 3 leaf AAL for 2" of lift or the Dakar pack which I'm not sure of the lift that gives.
This will go on a 16 TRD OR DBLCB with an aluminum front bumper and mobtown sliders.
Really want 2 1/2" front and 2" rear after sag with best possible ride, travel, flex...
Any one had both to compare...?

 

I just purchased the Bilstein 5100's, OME 888 coils, 3 leaf ALL, and LR UCAs. How bad is the install of the UCAs? Any writeups or vids??

 

I know you have a ‘17 but this might help.

https://youtu.be/bbsTJgb6S_c

 

I've seen that one...was kind of hoping to find one on the third gens. Thanks for the help though.

 

I had these put together for me. 5100, 887 and kyb top mounts, extended studs.
Will they straighten out once installed since its just a bushing and bolt holding it together right now?

*edit. After alot of reading i think they forgot a washer under the top mount. Heading back to the shop now

 

Did they straighten? I have a set I never installed that looks the same way

 

I’m no gynecologist, but I don’t think those are assembled correctly...

 

Looks to me like someone installed the springs incorrectly and they're not sitting on the perch. It's not uncommon for springs to only go in one way and if you flip them, you get a little bulge like that.

 

I havent installed mine yet. Both sets look like warped springs. They double checked and mine are put together right. I think they will just pivet and straighten out once installed and some weight on em. Hopefully