Help me shop for a lift kit?

I’ve got a 2000 Tundra V8, 4.7L 4x4 Crew Cab I’ll be using just to bomb thru the dunes here in Pismo/Oceano with an occasional off-road mountain trip.

I want to put a lift on her but she needs shocks all the way around. The 2.5” Rough Country lift kit was suggested, but I’m not sure about the quality there.

It’s not like I’m gonna be doing any hard-core off-road stuff, but I was wondering if Rough Country’s product is durable, and what back shocks I should buy to complement the lift. I really don’t want to go more than 3 inches. what say ye?

Would you go with a different manufacturer? Bilstein? If so, why?

 

I have the same setup for my truck with 35's. The ride quality isnt bad but after 3 years the bushing started to break apart on both side. I have a habit of always checking my tires for nails and luckily I saw the rear shock came out while driving. Lucky for me it didn't damage anything, I had to get some new bushing to replace it.

Right now I'm looking at.......
1. Fox 2.5 front and rear - If you have the money
2. Fox 2.0 front and rear - great kit, a little better than bilstein IMO
3. Bilstein 6112 with 5160 rear - Tundra forum Fave
Can't seen to find any of the kits right now and the waitlists are months out...

Honestly don't think I will ever go rough country again but that is my two cents

Buy it nice or buy it twice~

 

I completely agree on your last comment - I found this Bilstein set up complete with 4 shocks....what do you think? If it’s a good setup, do I need to also purchase the attached items for the complete install?

 

maybe this can help https://www.tundras.com/threads/6112-setting-and-tire-wheel-combo-thread.23699/

 

Bilstein are terrible the ride quality is awful, very firm. I'd go with Dobinson 2.5".

https://exitoffroad.com/product/dobinsons-tundra-2-25-to-3-0-quick-ride-kit-for-2007-2020-4x4-v8/

 

It's also TWICE the price.

Budget may be a factor.

 

she’s also got a 1st gen model so that kit won’t work.

 

So now what?

 

maybe poke around the 1st gen forum and see what is considered good? Perhaps @Darkness @Rex Kramer @FirstGenVol or @Professional Hand Model or other first gen owner could chime in

 

I ran Radflo's 2.5 adjustable extended travel on my FJ and it was awesome. You may want resi's. I'd look at Radflo

 

@LisaPrice welcome to the forum. Please ignore all the advice listed above as people didn't seem to realize that you have a 1st generation Tundra. Their links and most of their advice won't help for your truck. We have some really knowledgeable 1st gen members that can help. Suspension can get really expensive so you have to determine how much you are willing to spend. I don't know much about Rough Country but I haven't heard a ton of great feedback. I personally wouldn't put that on my truck.

For occasional offroading you might be able to get by with the Bilstein 5100's you linked above. I've heard mixed reviews on how they ride off pavement.

This is a good website to look at. Maybe poke around and come back with follow up questions.

https://www.1stgenoffroad.com/store/c18/TundraSuspension#/

 

Actually - Radflo makes suspension systems for 2000 Tundras. I looked before I suggested it.

 

Bilstein are okay, they will ride a little stiff on small stuff but they ride like a truck. If you want a plush ride then maybe thats not for you. They only lift the front, the rear stays as it is, which is fine if you just want to get rid of the nose down hot rod stance.

In a similar price range you can get OME (Old Man Emu) but I can't speak for how the ride is. They have a good reputation but aim on the low end when picking which coils to go with it. The amount of lift they advertise seems to be low by about an inch (they say 3" and you end up 4")

Avoid Fox on a first gen, just trust me on that.

Dig around in the link from Erik.