Hey guys so I have a 06 double cab sr5 and I’m looking for a nice 6 inch lift.

I would like a non body lift as I’m trying to fit 35s at around a 6 inch lift for off roading. I do a lot of off roading in Phx Arizona area and I’m wondering if you guys have any advice on a good suspension lift kit. No rough country, made that mistake before. I’m pretty new to lifts as I used to off road my first gen Tacoma last year that already was bought with a 3 inch rough country lift. Hoping you guys could point me in the right direction for a 6 inch suspension lift for off roading. Thank you!

 

Usually you max at around a 4” lift with IFS, beyond that you are chopping the cross member. Generally would recommend a moderate lift and stuff the largest tires possible with fender adjustment to maximum offroad ability.

 

First off, highly recommend checking the "Suspension, wheel and tires ..." section of the community collective info megathread. Before you get started, before you hop in, just to get a bearing.

tl;dr: This is the wrong truck for that shit.

Your only viable options for what you want I've seen, if body lift is out of the equation, would be (A) solid axle swap or (B) bracket lift, which requires permanent cutting of the front of your truck.

RCD and Tuff Country I believe are the two reputable companies to use for bracket lifts, but are 5" lift and 6" respectively? Avoid the 4.5" that use spindle spacers.

Many people I've seen passing thru who do bracket lifts on their 1st gen Tundra are eventually unhappy. Many forum members running 35s are also not happy save for our Texans and/or folks who strictly offroad. They're heavy af, eat gas, require lots of fender/firewall hacking, etc. It's a fuckton of work.

 

I will pay you to not.

 

You'll be able to fit 35's with a 6" lift. But I'm not sure anyone still makes and sells them for these trucks.
3" lifts are pretty popular, but will take lots of work to fit 35's.
You could always go with 3" suspension and a small body lift. That's what I plan to do to fit 35's.

 

Lol

 

Here we go, Again…

 

Good luck with your project. I hope it turns out how you’d like. I would definitely take the advice given here and RESEARCH. Do lots of reading here. Avoid the mistakes others have made before you. There’s a ton of knowledge here, if you get hung up on something, ask before you jump in. You’ll get some great insight from most members, some friendly jabs (have thick skin) from others, but a lot of help if you have the right attitude.

 

If you can find an RCD kit for the 8/2003 and up build date Tundras, that will be your best bet. But the 6" lift is not gonna be your best off roading option. For the same money, you can go with a nice long travel front end and 2.5" or larger coil overs. If you look at the most sophisticated and capable off-roading vehicles, rock crawlers and trophy trucks, none are jacked up truck chassis with only 5" (stock) of suspension travel. They are long travel suspensions with lower center of gravity and large diameter tires. Largest tires for these trucks to fit easy is 33-34" with close to factory offset wheels. 35" tires are possible with mods. Long travel front suspension with glass fenders keeps the COG low, increases travel and allows larger diameter tires. At some point, firewall mods will be necessary to go larger on tire size. You'll have to figure out what style of off-roading you'll be primarily doing to choose the right setup for you. 6" bracket lifts are for mall crawlers.

 

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