Would love some educated input on gathering up my lift and tire size.

First off i apologize for dumb questions but I really want to do this right the first time. But i finally decided to start on my Tacoma. 03 db cab v6 4x4. I have purchased 5100s for the front. Going to set them at 2.5. Then level the back out to the front, I have some load shocks?? They are rear coil over shocks, possible Gabriel's. Has anyone uses these to achieve rear lift and if so how much. They are a few inches longer than the stocks. If not possible then I will go to AAL. Also curious if 305/70/16 tire will have any major rubing, more concerned about frame rubbing. I have already accepted the fact that I will have to cut fender, flares, pinch weld. Would love some input. Have searched up and down and not satisfied with what I'm finding.

 

I've never heard anything about a load shock being used for lift but it could work strictly for a cosmetic lift. I would personally do some type of combination lift such as 1" blocks + lift shackles and/or add-a-leafs. I would expect some rubbing with that size of tire. Since you're going to need new wheels anyway I suggest looking for some with less back spacing just to be safe, or if you plan to lift the truck further in the future you could just throw on some wheel spacers.

 

305-70-16 will be too big for that lift, will be some major rubbing. I would suggest 285-65-16 at most but if you are determined to use the 305's then maybe add a 1 inch body lift(no more than that). For the rear go with the aal those spring over gabriels aren't designed to actually lift the truck, more for towing and such. Also if backspacing on the 305's needs to be 3.5 inches so you don't rub the frame, as to the fender and pinch weld you will have to play that by ear.

 

OK. Just curious about the load shocks. Never messed with them before. Just had some givin to me. And I'm not dead set on that tire size. I would like to keep my stock 16s but its hard to find a 33 that is less that 12.5 wide

 

Thanks so much for the input. Love the advice I have go off of Tacoma world and all its members