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Yup.

 

New family member?

 

Soooooo question then. Would this be a better setup with option 3 instead of Billie 5160's an Dakar heavy Duty's? I only ask cause something is going to go on mine this fall.

 

It's a much more expensive setup but in a different class too. I don't know how much that setup is from ICON but I've got essthe same thing I've pieced together and am very happy with it.

I basically have what equates to an ICON Stage 4 kit but pieced it all together myself. On the rear I have ICON custom built (for length) remote resi shocks, ICON hydro bumps, u-bolt flip w/ ICON striker plates, Dakar leaf packs w/

$82 D29XL Leaf Spring

D29XL leafs.

 

So if your gonna do it right the first time an only want to do it once. Then spend the extra $ an go with Icon setup front and rear?

 

OME, Icon, Fox, King, etc...you can be completely reasonable with a lift or go off the deep end. Just because you don't spend thousands of dollars doesn't make it wrong. A spacer lift is wrong.

When you can answer what your wants/needs, budget, expectations, etc. are, there's a right lift for you.

 

@OCD 08 my lift is equivalent to stage 3+ or so. Same rears as @dan0mite, same springs (adding the extra leaf soon). He used the hydro bumps, I used Super bumps. I also have U bolt flip kit.

No shackle flip, but I think my flex is OK too.

 

@dan0mite
@OCD 08

My in laws in their early 70's just drove my truck cross country. Loved the ride so much, they want to do it again. Which means another wheeling trip for me!

 

See that's pretty much what I'm looking to achieve. To clear a 33" no/very minimal cutting, be able to comfortably carry a RTT an all the trail/camping gear but still a daily driver. I have no intentions on doing the rubicon or anything but do want be able to get far enough on trails where camping is peaceful!

 

Just came back from a trip like that!

I have the old style Dakars. Before my shell, I had removed the top overload.

With about 425lbs, including shell and top overload added, rear drooped 1/2- 5/8" or so. Adding the add a leaf like @dan0mite did, soon!

 

My truck has been stock since I bought it new in 2008, except for lt265 I stuffed under it. Since I'm retired now, trucks not only paid in full an out of warranty I think it's time to build it up, just want to do it right so I'm taking pointers from all who have already built theirs. The good an bad.

 

Take a look at this individuals build thread. Lots to learn about.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/the-getaway-croms-build-and-adventures.362772/#post-9852781

 

@OCD 08 you pretty much described my ideal build, right there.

 

That was my goal too. Like an equiped OEM plus.

 

The nice thing is I'm in a position an ready to start just don't what to start with!

 

The research phase is the hardest.