The OP is considering a full OME kit so forget all the talk about stock suspension parts. They go away with a full OME kit.
The best way to discuss this is to use spring part numbers instead of light, medium etc. This could have a different meaning from one vendor to another.
The front OME springs commonly used for the 2nd gen Taco are :
884 = 590#
885 = 590# + 10mm longer
886 = 660#
Front:
I don't see enough info on your rig, so I'll guess 4x4 w/V6
For your rig, I would go with the
885 springs. You will get about a 2-1/2" lift with those.
The freshest kits are shipping with 885x (revised spring) and #90000 strut (upgrade from 140S)
886 is designed for a heavy steel bumper and winch (+200#)....you won't have enough weight up front.
You can add a 10mm or 13mm
top spacer later if you want a little more height later, after the springs break in.
As you get above 3" with these 2nd gen Tacos, the half shafts get into an undesirable angle condition.
2-1/2" is a good target height.
Some report contact between the new coilovers and the anti-swaybar. There is a
sway bar spacer kit for that issue.
There is a phenomenon called "Taco Lean". With the fuel tank, battery and driver on the left side many of these rigs exhibit the "Lean". There is an OME part called a
"trim packer" that corrects for this. It's a special 1/4" spacer that goes on top of the driver's side spring seat prior to assembly.
The last item on the front is alignment. You lose caster adjustment when you lift the vehicle.
The fix is to go to an aftermarket Upper Control Arm. These restore caster adjustment.
The best deal on an adjustable UCA's is from Amazon $380 shipped. It's a Specialty Parts Co./Light Racing part.
The alignment numbers to pursue with a this lift are:
toe around 0*
camber around 0*
caster between 2.4 & 3.1*
Rear:
The simplest solution here is to simply go with the excellent
OME Dakar springs and the matched
N182 shocks.
This will get you about a 2-3/4" lift.
This will be fine with your "plastic bed"
It's actually a rugged resin material that can be drilled and tapped for various goodies. The bed rail (similar to Unistrut) can be adapted to for heavier goodies like HiLift jacks, shovels, etc.
The other two solutions for the rear would be using an Add-A-Leaf in your present packs.
You either have a standard (2+1) pack or a "TSB" (3+1) pack.
If you are under warranty, you can complain of a "harsh ride" when loaded and Toyota will install the heavier springs, free of charge.
There are two types of AAL's one is for non-TSB and the other is for TSB springs.
Carrier Bearing Drop Kit this spacers your carrier bearing down to improve driveline angles if you get vibrations.
If you are a single cab you have a one-piece driveline and this does not apply.
Right now the best place to buy this kit is probably ToyTec.....they understand Tacos and have everything you need.
They will price match the Amazon deal on the UCA's.
If you're a member of Tacoma World forum you will get a discount as well.
They do phone as well as online....call to get your price adjustments.
You should get your struts assembled free with the full kit !
Good choice and good luck with the lift !