Body lift?

[terese]

Should I put on a 3 inch body lift with the blocks? Will the ride be smooth? Is there any disadvantages of doing a body lift instead of a suspension lift?

 

[whippersnapper02]

Body lifts put more leverage on the mounts, you have to extend the steering shaft and possibly wiring and they generally look like garbage. Ride will be stock because the suspension is stock.

Spend good money on a lift once.

 

[Bogunn]

Welcome to the forum.
No. Everyone will advise against a body lift for the most part. Other than saving money it’s not a good idea.
There’s a lot of threads on this topic. I’ve included a link for one.
Suspension lift vs body lift
http://www.tacomaforum.com/index.php?threads/Suspension-lift-vs-body-lift.6313/

 

[terese]

With a 6 inch lift with 33” tires, how would my gas mileage be? How much mpg will I lose?

 

[terese]

Or what is the best lift kit? 3 inch or a 6inch? With 33s or 32s for tires

 

[whippersnapper02]

Oh man. Stick with C load range tires and they won't get too heavy. What's the best lift height? That's really on what you want. 6 inch lifts usually require cutting of the front cross member to which is a no no in my book. If you are a prerunner you can run spindles up front instead of a drop bracket lift.

 

[OR17TRD]

Should I put on a 3 inch body lift with the blocks? Will the ride be smooth? Is there any disadvantages of doing a body lift instead of a suspension lift?

No body lift. What year and model Tacoma do you have? SR5, off-road, sport? 4x4? 2wd?

 

[terese]

2017 Off road 4x4

 

[whippersnapper02]

3 inch lift and call it a day. No spacers or blocks.

 

[OR17TRD]

2017 Off road 4x4

Same truck I have. What’s your budget?
$1000 or under? $2000? $3000+?
This will help get you the most bang for your buck.