Lift kit under 1,000$ - Which options do I have?

Hello everyone,

I'm a proud owner of a 2019 Tacoma TRD Offroad. I want to lift the truck no more than 2 inch and install the Goodrich K02.

Usage:

• 80% as a daily driver around the city and highways.
• 20% camping during the weekend, fire roads, some rocky terrain but nothing hardcore.
• I have Tepui tent in the back of the bed (200 lbs) permanently installed.

What is a proper lift kit that would suffice for my purpose? I see multiple options, like the OME 2" lift kit, but at 1,600$ it's a bit out of my budget.

Is there any recommended lift kit that ranges between 600 to 1000$?

I would like if possible to have a one-stop shop for the parts rather.

Thank you!

 

Better tires.

Your truck is already more capable than you are and will easily hit up any road you intend to travel; skip the lift.

 

Last summer, I went up 1.5in with Bilstein 5100 fronts, 5125 rears, and Icon RXT leaf packs. All in, I was at $1,100 from @memario1214 / HotshotOffroad.com. Although, I think prices have bumped up a bit.

I am loving the setup though.

Installing yourself saves a lot of money.

 

Imagination, just pretend you have a lift. do the 265/75r16 or 255/85r16 and call it a day

 

I really enjoy my Eibachs (gasp) and like the ride quality a bit better than the 5100s personally. But, in stock form, the truck is just fine as stated above.

 

I'll admit I missed the tires part as I skipped to usage (and below).

Now that I read it again, I continue to stand by my post.

 

You can get Bilsein 5100’s front and rear using a 1” block for rear height. (identical components to the TRD lift) Or some prefer an add a leaf instead to bring the back up .@ $500-550 ish for parts. You will also need an alignment, so dont forget to factor that cost in no matter what lift you use.

 

I have a tepui tent and a dirt bike, so when both are loaded the truck becomes too close to the ground and hitstherocks and bumps easily.

 

KO2s are the devil. You didn’t know?

 

Have you thought about airbags in the suspension? My brother installed those on his 2nd gen for when he put a camper in, worked great at stopping the sag.

 

That's an easy 4-500lbs then.

If you're really riding on bumpstops already, then I suggest investing in a quality leaf pack.

Alcan or Deaver to start; they'll usually run a 6-8 pack so you not only maintain the payload capacity you need, but remain flexible for any type of off-roading.

 

My buddy has same issue with his 19 OR. It really doesn’t take much to sag that rear end.

I know you said OME lift was a bit too expensive for you, but I have it and loving it. I can load it quite a bit and it’s still doesn’t sag.

 

I went with the Eibach Stage 1 and an AAL. Good solid setup that doesn't break the bank.

 

My homies like KO2s, myself included. I’ve had many sets but currently I am running wildpeaks.

Seems like most of TW member absolutely hate KO2s. Like it’s the worst tire ever, I don’t get it.

 

KO2s are like, the establishment, man! They don't understand our free range, new enlightened way of thinking... Which is: everything tried and true is dumb, and everything new is trendy. Gah, you just don't get it, Dad!

 

Regarding KO2's -

They work great for many. Doesn't mean they're right or wrong. Everyone uses their vehicle differently and it's for that reason that some people have a prefer A over B or vice versa.

I haven't gone out and tried every single trail within 300 miles of where I live. I also haven't tried every single tire available for our vehicles.

What I have done however is gone on many off-road trips and have traveled on all sorts of terrain. On many of those trips, I've had the pleasure of tagging along with many TW (and non-TW) members.

What's convenient is, not everyone is running the same tire so it's nice to gather (and see) the many different tires hitting the same terrain (and obstacles) as you are on your own tires.

I've had the pleasure of running Falken Wildpeaks on rock, little mud, and light sand. They were great for a budget-friendly A/T tire with looks to boot.

I had a lot of fun though with Cooper ST Maxx in various settings such as sand, mud, rock, and snow even.

Several of those trips included friends that were running KO2s, or had run KO2s, and most all of them hated those tires for the terrain described above.

Does that mean KO2s suck? No, it just didn't work for them. Many would say Cooper STT Pros are awesome, and even though I had them in 35s, they weren't for me; they're an M/T tire. Doesn't mean they suck though.

Currently running Toyo Open Country AT3s and though I can't attest to their off-road worthiness, they certainly wear and ride nicely for my use.

Hopefully no one got butt hurt over my "get better tires" statement. They just don't seem like they'll work for me as many friends have personally run them on the same trails, and they didn't fair as well as other tires.

TL;DR Buy tires that work for you

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoFlMEl1_h8

 

Hey matrix, how's the stock OR "rear shocks" handling the 200lbs tent? You looking to replace the rear shocks too, or just ad a leaf or a 1'' block in the rear??

Bilstein 5100s set @ 2" up front is best bang for the buck.

 

Stock 2021 SR5 with rock sliders tires at 15psi

 

Yep stock 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Gen Tacomas are stupid capable.

The assumption that you need to lift your truck to do light off-roading is strong amongst all generations.

Getting out there and gaining experience is worth way more.

It's just that the OP threw in a wrench after and mentioned payload