Which lift to go with? Toytec or OME?

I have the same set up in the rear you have, I may be switching out leaf packs in the future as they squeak, and that drives me bonkers on a 1 year old vehicle. The alignment shop cranked my front up about an inch to level it out. They did a great job, and since 85% of my drive time is paved I decided to let them do their job. Level looks great imho. Your rear end is going to be quite stiff if you don't have any weight in it. It does settle down some as the suspension breaks in. It;s a nice lift, very capable, I think you'll like it

 

OP... Get with Marie at headstrong and get this kit with OME 888 springs.

http://www.headstrongoffroad.com/store/p312/Coil/Bilstein_5100_Kit_w/_Dakars_(HS05BK-1-Dakar).html

 

Cheers, good to know.

 

Not sure it makes much difference, but I'd get the new ones for 2016+

http://www.headstrongoffroad.com/store/p402/Coil/Bilstein_5100_Kit_w/_Dakars_(HS16BK-1-Dakar).html

 

The difference between 1" and 2" is larger than it seems with lifting. You could do 1" up front alone to level it out and be fine, but any more than that and you'll be nose high. The 3 leaf progressive AAL or even a 1.5" aal would be great. This is what my truck looked like with no rear lift for a few days.

 

What? I had over 1k of cement bags in the back of mine and I couldn't tell it had any weight back there...

 

thank you for the info and pics. that helped a lot in what direction to go.

 

Glad to help! Let me know if you have any other questions.

 

I put 1.5 inch blocks in the rear which probably makes it look different when under pressure vs. stock. They are steel blocks but at about close to 900 lbs it looked pretty stressed. Could be I have never hauled with a mid size truck before.

 

Not sure what that other guy is smoking, but you'll definitely notice 900 lbs in the back of the bed.

 

Bringing this thread back to life!

I'm also considering the Toytech boss performance lift for my 17trd or.

Did anyone from this thread end up buying it? Any opinions?

As regards to the fox suspension kit on the stage 2 it says only 1" lift for 16+ it that just what it comes preset for or can you set it to 2"?

Any help is appreciated!

 

@Doggman - why King Fox, ICON vs Toytec orOME?

 

Because some people think that expensive=better in every single situation, when that's not always the case. The more expensive ones are in fact really nice, but that's not to say they have their downsides. For example, they have a shorter lifespan and will need to be rebuilt, leaving your truck with no shocks for a few days to a week while it's getting done. The less expensive, non rebuildable stuff like OME and Bilstein will last a lot longer, but once it's done you throw it away and buy new stuff, leaving no downtime on your truck.

 

I did the Toytec Boss lift on my 18’ and love it. I’ll probably replace the UCA’s to get better alignment at some point. I’m coming from a 3rd gen 4Runner with OME and my Tacoma rides softer than that one did. I’m not doing any serious off-roading, just getting to places to ride dirt bikes, hike and such..

 

Dang! You got shocks, pegs—lucky! You ever take it off any sweet jumps?




Just kidding - looks nice!

 

Haha....Not yet, maybe someday!!

 

Why did you go with the 2nd gen. 5100s?

 

I'm thinking you think "2nd gen 5100s" are for 2nd gen tacomas, but he means the 2nd gen of the Bilstein 5100 which is the Bilstein 5100 means specifically for 2016+

 

Oh ok. Sorry I'm new to lifting. Thank you.

 

@moe2o4 I plan on installing close to the same suspension on my truck. I will be using 888 fronts, due to winch & SSO bumper on a DCSB. Also, plan on using the Firestone Rid rite airbags. Did you have to do anything different to make the airbags work with the Dakar life pack and the extra distance between the axle and frame?