Seeking height adjustment for B8 5100s for '97 Tacoma 4X4

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4Xtruck

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I’m replacing my worn out KYB shocks on my 1997 Tacoma 4X4 with Bilstein B8 5100s (parts # 33-247724, 33-247717 and 24-249928). Here are my present ground to fender measurements before changing the shocks: Front Driver 34 ¼”, Front Passenger 34 3/8”, Rear Driver 36 5/8” & Rear Passenger 37”, giving me about a 2.5” rise in the rear over the front. My truck will probably rise slightly with the new shocks. I’ll take new measurements after I replace the rears and before I install the fronts. A few years ago, I replaced my leaf springs with General Springs heavy duty, which raised the rear by 1 – 1½”. I know raising the front end won’t give me more ground clearance (without changing my tires), and I don’t care about the look, but I want to choose the height based on what would be least likely to stress and deteriorate my suspension. Should I raise the front by .67”, 1.33” or leave it unraised? Since I’m retired, I don’t drive a lot, and I rarely carry heavy loads. What are your recommendations and reasoning behind them?
 
Meaning what??? By replacing my broken leaf springs, my rear was raised, so I want to know what height in the front would be easiest on my suspension.
 
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