Lift help for 2WD

I have a 2012 Crew Max 2WD with stock wheels and tires. I'm looking at putting around a 33 inch tire on with some aftermarket 20" wheels. I have looked at the thread about tire size and lift kit size.

But I have never had a lifted truck so I am clueless as to what I need...

Can I get some recommendations on a good but affordable lift/level kit somewhere in the like 2 or 3 inch range to accomplish this without issues? I see the 2 or 3" lift utilizes the same size tire so either is fine.

I have done my fair share of suspension work so something I can do myself would be great.

 

I don’t think you need a lift to fit 33s. If you want a little one get yourself any level kit that’s out there.

 

What's ya budget?

 

I don't want to say cheap because I own a Toyota not a Chevy... but I also don't really have a "budget". Spending about 2k on wheels and tires so "affordable" is good lol.

 

I've been looking at the Billstein 5100 kit if that helps. I've seen it recommended on here a good bit but not sure how to make sure they're adjusted right for leveling.

 

@TundraJoe20, 5100's would be a better choice vs spacers. I went the spacer route only to eventually get the 6112's. I should've spent the money first time around. I had no issues with my spacers though. Me it was more about ride quality, and a little bit of lift. You can get front & rear 5100's for $350-400, depending where you look.

 

@rons23 How much did the 6112's set you back?

 

Listen people spend a lot on fancy crap and don’t need to. If you aren’t serious about off-roading buy 5100s or a level kit.

 

Lol, I understand that, but have you ever driven on South Carolina roads?....

 

In rental cars. But we were trying to destroy those. If your worried about road quality 5100s are perfect for you.

 

I got mine from Boss 4x4 for around $750 assembled, $650 unassembled. I went with 5100's in the rear.

You can get them for $730 assembled from Boss 4x4's. They have a sale right now

 

Thanks man, I'll do some looking into the 2 and see if it's worth it to me.

 

Anytime, good luck and post some pics.

 

Doesn't the spindle lift make your front wheels stick out more than the rear?

 

The advantages of the spindle lift far outweigh the con of the front wheels sticking just a little wider. It’s not by much on the tundra at all. Our factory wheels actually tuck inside the sheet metal, so it looks fine.