Which suspension and tire setup should i go with?

I drive a 2008 Tacoma SR5 4 cyl. and I'm trying to decide what I should do with my suspension. I have a couple options and need some help deciding. I currently have the stock suspension and tires.

Option 1: Bilstein 5100's set to 2.5 with and 1.5 in. progressive add a leaf in the rear with 265/75R16 Wrangler Duratracs load range C to cut back on the weight.

Option 2: Bilstein 5100's set to 1.75 with no change in the rear and 245/75R16 Wrangler Duratracs

Option 3: Some different combination(please post).

 

I like option#1

 

go big i went 3 and not big enough with 285s cant tell its lifted really

 

I wonder what the 265's weigh as the stocks weigh 34lbs. I did the 5100 lift and the toyotec springs. I also did the AAL in the back. I could not be happier with things. I still have the stock tires and get close to 25 mpg.

 

the 265's weigh 45 lb's and the 245's weigh 40 or 45 depending on the load range.

do you have any pictures of your truck set up like that?

 

Here is mine with the stock tires and wheels with the lift and suspension lift. It rides so much nicer. I really do want to get bigger tires but I commute most of the time so I cannot really justify the loss of gas.

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ZjzpaLSnVRlbTBx7ZWl21Q?feat=directlink

 

camburg spindles ftw! with some adjustable coilovers and a nice aal in the back

 

go with 5100's set at 1.75 with 265/70/16 or 265/75/16 tires

 

After seeing your truck I'd say go with option 1 for sure But keep in mind once you go 2.5 or higher you'll need new UCAs

 

Yea thats a better choice

 

I would go with option 2. I am half way I just need the tires.

 

option 3: 5100's set @ 1.75, tsb aal, and 265-75-16.

 

i would love this option but unfortunately i am a poor college student.

 

does anyone have a pic of a setup like this?

 

This is the same set up I have and it look great and rides great. Ill see if i can get a pic. for you tonight or tomorrow. Same tires also... great choice

 

is MPG and lose of power gonna be a big deal deal for you?

 

that's my main internal struggle right now with it. i really like getting 20-25 mpg. as far as a loss of power i'm more worried about that off-road than on-road.

 

i'm gettting the 5100s and the OME 883 springs...will get about 1 1/2" lift up front at the 0" setting

 

Keep us updated on this option. How does the 883 differ from the 884, and is there a reason you are not going with the ome shocks?

 

option 3....bilstein 5100s set at 2.5 with top plate spacer to get full 3" of lift and then 2" AAL in rear and then put some 285's on there so you have the 33" tires. Ive got the 3" in front and 3" in back on 285's and i love it.