I have a '97 tacoma runnin the 2.7 with the 5 speed, i have 31x10.5's on it right now and am not really able to use 5th gear. I am looking to lift it and start running 33's. Just wondering what gears would be the best to run and any other things i need to be aware of when i lift it.

 

4.88 gears
As for the lift:
Figure out what you are looking to use the truck for i.e. how often you wheel, dd condtions etc. There are a ton of options for front and rear lifts on your truck. Personally I like the 63" chevy's on the back since it replaces the entire leaf pack on both sides AND you can pick em up wicked cheap. Roughly 60 bucks then factor in 55 for the BudBuilt mounts. Up front, prob and OME setup and possibly a small spacer for leveling reasons.
AND
Get an alignment done and check it regularly. Bad alignment will kill some nice 33's or any tire for that matter.

This is all IMO...

 

Thanks for the tips... Ill take that info about the lift into consideration when i get the money and time to get it and put it in.