1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

best lift kit for close to stock ride height on 2004 tacoma?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Alreadytaken, Jan 2, 2024.

  1. Jan 2, 2024 at 7:04 AM
    #1
    Alreadytaken

    Alreadytaken [OP] Active Member

    Joined:
    Oct 30, 2023
    Member:
    #436521
    Messages:
    27
    Texas
    Vehicle:
    2004 v6 prerunner xtracab trd
    hey y'all,

    looking for recs on suspension kit that would keep me within stock or +1 inch height.
    I'm seeing a few things that look good on suspensionlifts.com but figured I'd ask for some advice here. Truck is an 04 prerunner xtracab, all stock. I'm torn between bilstein 5100s or 4600s. I'm just not sure what springs I should go with. Thanks!
     
    Bivouac likes this.
  2. Jan 2, 2024 at 7:07 AM
    #2
    Bivouac

    Bivouac Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 5, 2021
    Member:
    #376253
    Messages:
    11,579
    Northern Lehigh Valley Pa
    Vehicle:
    2000 Tacoma 5 speed 3.4
    Remains to be seen I bought the tires and wheels the rest came along
    If you want to have the same height .

    Just get a factory replacement type spring leaf pack . General Springs is a decent company.

    No reason for a lift kit.
     
  3. Jan 2, 2024 at 7:09 AM
    #3
    Alreadytaken

    Alreadytaken [OP] Active Member

    Joined:
    Oct 30, 2023
    Member:
    #436521
    Messages:
    27
    Texas
    Vehicle:
    2004 v6 prerunner xtracab trd
    My suspension is toast after 100k miles so my thinking was i'd need new front and back suspension anyways.
     
  4. Jan 2, 2024 at 7:13 AM
    #4
    Bivouac

    Bivouac Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 5, 2021
    Member:
    #376253
    Messages:
    11,579
    Northern Lehigh Valley Pa
    Vehicle:
    2000 Tacoma 5 speed 3.4
    Remains to be seen I bought the tires and wheels the rest came along
    Only 100,000 miles someone must have used that truck hauling overloaded far to often.

    Just shop for stock replacement parts .

    Read as much as possible.
     
  5. Jan 2, 2024 at 11:04 AM
    #5
    Patural_Light

    Patural_Light Active Member

    Joined:
    Mar 13, 2023
    Member:
    #420066
    Messages:
    39
    First Name:
    Pat
    Vehicle:
    Stock '02 3.4 4x4
    I replaced the stock shocks with Bilstein 4600s and new OEM springs. Everything was a little old/saggy, so it wound up riding about 1" higher for a few months while it all settled in. Love the ride, it's way easier than lifting, and I've yet to encounter an offroad situation where I wish I'd done anything differently.
     
    Bivouac and Alreadytaken[OP] like this.
  6. Jan 2, 2024 at 2:29 PM
    #6
    rocknbil

    rocknbil Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 5, 2023
    Member:
    #414860
    Messages:
    1,028
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Bill
    Vehicle:
    2003 Taco Ext Cab DLX TRD 4WD MT 3.4L
    5100's are adjustable, go with 4600's if the goal is stock. If you want as close to stock get this kit. I've been running them since May '23. Bilstein 4600's all around and Moog 81104 coils. If you dig around you might get lucky and find a coupon.

    I went from 20.5" to 21.5" fender to wheel hub center, settled in at just about 20".

    Edit: (oops, wrong link, fixed)
     
    Last edited: Jan 2, 2024
    Bivouac likes this.
  7. Jan 2, 2024 at 3:16 PM
    #7
    glwood6

    glwood6 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 25, 2008
    Member:
    #8125
    Messages:
    2,452
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Gary
    Albuquerque, NM
    Vehicle:
    03 XCab Prerunner
    Bilstein 4600 shocks.
    Why does the kit in the link above say
    FOR 2005-2015 TOYOTA TACOMA?
     
  8. Jan 2, 2024 at 3:54 PM
    #8
    rocknbil

    rocknbil Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 5, 2023
    Member:
    #414860
    Messages:
    1,028
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Bill
    Vehicle:
    2003 Taco Ext Cab DLX TRD 4WD MT 3.4L
    glwood6[QUOTED] likes this.
  9. Jan 2, 2024 at 4:27 PM
    #9
    Kwikvette

    Kwikvette Well-Known Member Vendor

    Joined:
    Feb 27, 2019
    Member:
    #284735
    Messages:
    79,609
    Gender:
    Male
    Fresno County
    4 run, 2 don't
    You literally answered yourself.

    4600s, keep it stock height.
     

Products Discussed in

To Top