Suspension Lift

[BHC]

I never had one on any of my trucks. But with me most likely retiring at the end of 2021 I will be treating myself to a new Toyota Tacoma, not sure if it will be the TRD Off ROAD or the TRD SPORT. I was thinking of putting it on a lift 3" at the most, nothing higher, or just put a leveling kit on it. I don't go off roading so this will be more so a cosmetic thing, of course I will add bigger tires and nicer rims.

Now I know my gas mileage will decrease

With so many types of lifts and leveling kits to pick from which ones are the better ones?

Also I've been told with either one wheel alignments will be needed to be done more often then without one....true/false?

[midwestxpress]

Once you lift it you will need an alignment. But once its set you should be fine, until its time for front end work.

[FishNHard]

Toytec lift kits . one one the best out there . and a set of 31.10.5 tires and you'll be set  as for alignments I've had it done once and only redid it when i did tie rod ends other then that once should be good unless you do some serious 4 wheeling

[Nanuk]

Lift Kits change the geometry of your suspension and put added stress on joints because your angles change at the CV joints and Differentials .That being said I'd go with a Lift Kit where  the frame brackets are added to adjust for what i just mentioned, all to often taking the short cut in the beginning will cost you more down the road. Level Kits put added stress on ball joints and axles where as a Lift kit will change the mounting point of your control arms taking that stress away. Find a company that does Toyotas, They'll be far more familiar with the suspensions of that vehicle, oppose to a generic brand where its one size fits most. Many can be found on-line. The question about the frequency of Alignments ; once your adjustments are made they should be check annually, as should any vehicle but because the nature of lifted trucks having larger tires you'll notice any slight change quicker  when its out only a little. 

Just my Experience with Lifted Vehicles

Good Luck !!!

 

[BHC]

I'm 5 mins from OK4WD

[FishNHard]

to add don't go with 35 inch tires  reson imho they are very heay tires and had a set on my  1997 Tacoma and yotas have small ball joints and cant really handle that weight was goin thru uppers like no tomorrow went to 31's and stopped the issue.

 

[Nomad]

BDS Suspension.  That's what I am putting on my truck.  Top of the line lifts.  

[jumpthestring]

Ya ever notice i see a lot of old guys driving those tacoma's.  

[Roon]

BDS is one of the best out there.

They filled and won a case with vehicle manufacturers to still cover vehicles with their lifts because they keep ALL the specs and just raise the truck.

I have a 6" on mine and love it.

Need bigger tires right now she's a parking lot queen.

Lift or no lift Tacoma doesn't ride as nice as a Ford

[CJ3a]

Without a gear swap it will be a turd on acceleration.  

[electric10162]

I'm not sure what's best for Toyotas. I would stick with ICON, BDS, Carli, or Rough Country. Get on some Toyota truck forums to see what the Yot guys use. Definitely get an alignment after the lift with your normal everyday load in it. Will save your tires.

I just did a 4" BDS on my F350. 37" tires on 20" wheels. 

Edited September 21, 2020 by electric10162

[Nomad]

4 minutes ago, CJ3a said:

Without a gear swap it will be a turd on acceleration.  

If he gets the TRD Pro I think they have a 430 rear so it might not be too bad with the bigger tires.

[nmc02]

Get the TRD pro Tacoma 

[BHC]

2 minutes ago, nmc02 said:

Get the TRD pro Tacoma 

not a big difference between the the TRD PRO & TRD OFF Road.....plus the PRO only has a short bed, I want a 6' bed

[CJ3a]

Only 265ft-lbs of torque at 4600 rpm and 4500 lbs. It needs 4:30‘s