Which one?

After contacting bilstein about my price range of $400 they said this would be the best lift option for me. https://bilsteinlifts.com/shop/toyo...t-coils-rear-options-2005-2016-toyota-tacoma/
But I'm also looking at this lift.
https://bilsteinlifts.com/shop/toyo...-5100-shock/?gclid=CJXR1J6bkNECFcOPswodvE0A_g
Which one would you select and why?

 

What are you trying to accomplish with the lift? A proper lift would include all of the above plus some.

Top kit doesnt include new shocks, bottom kit doesnt include rear lift.

 

I'd like to get the most lift without getting new UCAs.. I don't off road but I'm wanting too... I don't have the money for all of it so what would be the best patch for now? I'd like to add to it later if possible

 

Call Marie at headstrong off-road

 

How many miles on the truck? Are your stock shocks fine? Are you doing the install or paying a shop?

2.5 is about as good as it sill get with stock ucas if you want a near perfect alignment. 3 is fine but alignment wont be perfect.

 

75k original shocks and yes I'd be doing the install

 

Time for some new shocks. Get the shock kit and an add a leaf, thatll be just over 400.

As mentioned above, give a call or PM Marie @HeadStrong Off-Road

 

At 75K you'll want to replace the shocks too. I know this is over the $400 budget you set but the front assembly will come pre-built which saves labor cost (unless you have a spring compressor)
* This is with the 885 springs selected which yield ~2.5" of lift *



http://www.headstrongoffroad.com/store/p440/Coil/Bilstein_5100_Kit_-_(HS05BK-1).html

+1 call Marie @HeadStrong Off-Road

 

I pm'ed her a few min ago.. hopefully she can help me out

 

Yea I would LOVE that one and looked several times, but it's to far out of my price range...

 

How long would it take to save? Its really the right way and youll end going that way eventually.

Might check check the classifieds for some savings on some assembled front shocks/springs

 

If your factory coil springs are in good shape you could get away with just the front bilstein 5100's, use the top notch on them with factory springs to yield 2.5" of lift. I ran like that for a long time without issue on stock UCAs. No lift in the rear will give you a little reverse rake.

 

No sure how long it will take... we're looking to buying a house asap and the 400 is what I have in cash and gift cards... the money I make goes to bills and the house to be

 

Understood, go for the shock kit then and an add a leaf if you can swing it. That will give a level 2.5 inch lift.

All youd need to add later are front springs for a less squishy ride.

 

^ That would be my vote too. You'll have a little more height in the front, a little "cali lean", but you'll have quality parts and not mess up your truck by installing cheap junk parts.

 

And that would be fine without new UCAs?

 

Fine as in within acceptible numbers for your alignment, but not perfect. Im on 3 inches with stock UCAs, my alignment is fine.

 

Thank you all for the help! You all really make it easier and comfortable asking for help when needed! I'll keep everyone updated

 

This is what I plan on ordering tomorrow from headstrong! I'd like to go 885 but I can't afford new UCAs... you guys like the setup?

OME 884
HS 1/4" top plate spacer
Bilstein 5100 adj struts
5100 standard rear shocks
Deaver single leaf add-a-leaf w/ center pins
Strut and coil assembly
w/ free shipping to lower 48 States
Total = $732.99

 

Anyone with this setup please share pics!!!