Which lift to put on my taco?

I have researched many threads on this forum in the past 10 years with much success. I recently purchased my 2nd Tacoma (2015 trd off road 4x4) and I would like to do a 3in lift, but I'm not at all familiar with all the different types of lifts these days. I was hoping to get some feedback to see what options are out there. Thanks in advance!

 

Most people start off with the Bilstein 5100 series shocks up front with an upgraded spring (although you can stay on the stock springs) and some sort of AAL in the rear. I'm on the 5100s with OME 884 Springs and an OME AAL in the rear. Just under 3" of lift and I haven't had any issues with my caster. I did throw a carrier bearing drop to lower the diff which helped with the shake (for me personally).

Truck looks good without it though!

 

Go with Fox's or go home

 

Budget and what do you intend to use the truck for?

You could do anything from a cheap spacer lift to a LT setup so we are going to need more info if you want meaningful replies.

 

Do not do the cheap spacer lift, which is spacers over the front shocks and blocks in the rear. That was the first lift I had on my truck and I took it off after 6 months of it being on. Horrible ride quality.

 

I'm turning over my 99 Taco to my son and looking to pick up a clean 2nd gen. Surprised there isn't more lifted pics. I think I need to do more searching. Had all OME on my 1st Gen.

 

There are tons of lifted pics of 2nd gens on this forum. You can also check in the 2nd gen builds forum.

 

If I were to do it all over again I would skip the introductory spacers, skip the 5100s + OME coils, and go straight for Dobinsons.

 

I've got 5100s Front set at 0, 1/4 driver side spacer for taco lean, 5100 Rears, OME 885, and 1.5" Rear Block. Probably will swap to a new leaf setup at some point, but for now, it does the job fine. After leveling out, got close to 2.5" or so from it. Upgraded tires to 275/70/17 and got a little more lift from that too.

Before and directly after shot of the lift



Current look with tires

 

you're running dobinson's now?

 

I'd like to know more about your setup with the Dobinsons

 

I have leaf springs/and rear struts sitting on my front porch, delivered today, and coils/front struts will arrive next week. I will hopefully be able to answer that question after next weekend.

 

Lol. Ok. I'm familiar with other brands. Not Dobinsons

 

BFG KO2 275/70/17

 

Mike from Dobinsons posts on this forum, and I can say he was great to deal with.

 

Good deal . I've been on 1st Gen for years.

 

Just noticed your in Nashville. If your gen 1 needs a new set of tires before turning over to your son, holla at me! lol I've got a set of Michelin ltx at2 that I'm needing to sell that I just took off my truck. Only 3000 miles on them.

 

did you not like them, or just wanted a more aggressive look?

 

Loved the tire, just looked a little off with the lift. Decided to go larger and aggressive.

 

I’m selling my arb ome bp51 with HD leaf pack from ome. Fully adjustable and i was able to run 33s without chopping my cab.