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Upgrading suspension to support steel bumpers and cap without lifting truck?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by shotgunshooter3, Jun 26, 2014.

  1. Jun 26, 2014 at 10:22 PM
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    shotgunshooter3

    shotgunshooter3 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I drive a 2014 DCSB V6 4x4 SR5. My intended uses for this truck are mostly highway and daily driving with some dirt roads and light off-roading. No rock crawling for me. I live in Colorado so snow manners are a consideration.

    In the next 6 months or so I plan to do some relatively minor mods to my Tacoma. So far I am planning on an ARB front bumper, Body Armor rear bumper, Leer 100 or 180 cap, powder coat the stock steel wheels, stock sized (P245) AT tires, and whatever suspension mods are appropriate to support the extra weight.

    It's the suspension that lead me to start this thread. It seems like 5100's, AAL, etc all result in lifting the truck. I would like if at all possible to avoid lifting the truck and keeping it at stock height. Is this possible?

    Any input is greatly appreciated!

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  2. Jun 26, 2014 at 10:58 PM
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    Monster Coma

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    You would need adjustable coilovers in the front and a custom leaf pack in the rear. Set the coilovers to the lowesr setting and order a pack at stock height. Would probably only be a slight lift over stock height maybe not depending on your coil rate and the weight of the bumper
     
  3. Jun 27, 2014 at 12:07 PM
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    Thanks for the input folks. I called a local 4x4 shop and ARB dealer and he highly recommended going with the OME kit. He did say that the lift would only be about 1 3/4" and then offset a bit by the sag of the bumpers and the shell. With that in mind I am leaning in that direction.
     
  4. Jun 29, 2014 at 3:42 AM
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  5. Jun 29, 2014 at 7:02 AM
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    I bought the fully adjustable coil overs from Toytec. They are infinitely adjustable to match what ever support the front bumper needs. they work great for me, I adjusted them till they were just a little over stock height.
     

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