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Discussion in 'Suspension' started by c4lvinnn, Jan 30, 2017.

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  1. Jul 30, 2017 at 8:32 PM
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    damn looks nice man, are those 285s? do you know how much lift you're getting in the front right now?
     
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  2. Jul 30, 2017 at 8:42 PM
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    Yeah, 285/70/17. I haven't measured how much lift I got. I'm about to put on a bumper/winch and some armor. So I will measure it after I get it dialed in after that.
     
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  3. Jul 30, 2017 at 8:52 PM
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    did you do the cab mount chop to clear those tires?
     
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  4. Jul 30, 2017 at 9:05 PM
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    I did the CMC first just to be sure.
     
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  5. Aug 2, 2017 at 7:53 PM
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    Can anyone who installed the kings on their Sport give me their opinion of the ride? People say the sport is a little stiffer stock from the off road but I've never driven any other Tacoma models. Thanks
     
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  6. Aug 2, 2017 at 7:56 PM
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    Main cause of stiffness is the larger sway bar on the sport...so I've been told.
     
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  7. Aug 6, 2017 at 8:22 PM
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    Thinking about getting these. Sounds like there isn't a better option?
     
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  8. Aug 8, 2017 at 10:11 PM
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    Exterior: King suspension w/compression adjusters Icon billet UCAs Icon 3 leaf expansion pack Timbren rear bump stops w/U bolt flip kit Wheeler’s Offroad front superbumps BFG KO2 285/70/R17 on SCS Ray 10 17” wheels w/black wheel lock lug nuts TRD Pro grill TRD Pro taillights TRD Pro skid plate Demello Offroad front bumper Smittybilt XRC 9.5 comp winch w/Factor 55 fairlead and Flatlink E RCI LCA skids Beast Fab rock sliders 4 Extreme LED 4” pods Baja Design Squadron SAE LED amber fog lights Relentless Fab bedrail mount w/KC Flex dual amber chase lights AVS vent visors Interior: TRD Pro shift knob OEM instrument switch panel conversion (from 3 to 5 slots) Taco Garage DMM with Scosche Magicmount Upgraded Kicker sound system Husky X-act floor liners Performance: Airaid cold air intake system Pedal Commander w/Bluetooth
    It definitely rides better than the sport stock but that's a given. I haven't driven an offroad stock though. I would recommend upgrading to the adjusters and turning them completely soft on the road. Kinda like someone said before, you still feel the imperfections on the road but not really bad or anything. The real improvements are bumps/dips and offroad. Overall, best investment I've made with absolutely no regrets.
     
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  9. Aug 8, 2017 at 10:32 PM
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    how much lift are you getting? looks like your shocks aren't preloaded at all.
     
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  10. Aug 8, 2017 at 10:46 PM
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    About 1.25" of lift in the front. Just kept it the same how it came from Kings since they said it's the optimal ride performance. I didn't need to go any higher since I didn't go the 285 route.
     
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  11. Aug 19, 2017 at 4:18 PM
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    Did you get them installed at Shaffer's? they did mine as well and it appears they crank them all up 12 turns , except I have the 650 lbs. springs and its a little stiff
     
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  12. Aug 21, 2017 at 12:04 AM
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    nah i actually had them installed at a shop up in Sacramento that specializes in off-road stuff so kinda surprised they jacked it up all the way. i feel the shock bottoming out on large bumps, so gonna have mine adjusted down about 4 turns when i install new UCAs
     
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  13. Aug 21, 2017 at 12:13 AM
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    , but the roads where I live might as well be off-roading.

    No kidding I moved back to NorCal a couple years ago and the roads suck big time ! All over this state !!! And it's not because the taxes aren't high enough !
     
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  14. Aug 21, 2017 at 9:38 PM
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    How much lift are you getting the way is set up right now? can you share the numbers please? need how much I have to lower mine.
     
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  15. Aug 21, 2017 at 9:44 PM
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    right now i have about 12-13 threads showing. hub to fender measurement is about 23.75" (stock is 21") so 12 threads showing = 2.75" of front lift.

    so it seems like for every 4-5 threads showing you gain an inch for our 3rd gen trucks?? if anyone else has input i'd love to hear it.

    rim shot.jpg
     
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  16. Aug 21, 2017 at 9:50 PM
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    My measurements are pretty much the same except is 1/4 inch higher on the front passenger side , I'm running 285/70/17 without any rubbing but I did the body mount chop prior to lift . I'm tempted to leave it , just level it as I want to run 285/75/17's.
     
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  17. Aug 21, 2017 at 10:53 PM
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    yeah my passenger is slightly higher as well. how much is your rear lifted? also are you running aftermarket UCAs?
     
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  18. Aug 21, 2017 at 10:57 PM
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    Rear is at 24 1/4, I'm running the TC UCAs and Deavers U402's spring leafs
     
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    Somone correct me if im wrong but as far as i understand it..you're probably getting into the bump stops, not bottoming out the shock. Also I think you'll reduce up travel if you go down. When you lift you sacrifice droop travel but gain up travel. That being said the bumpstops are still the final limit for up travel.
     
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  20. Aug 22, 2017 at 8:04 AM
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    I think he means that he intents to lower the amount of lift by 4 turns
     
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