I've got ~$3k to lift my truck (w/o labor)- suggestions

I am getting ready to lift my truck but I am stuck on what to get and why. I am going to be doing a lot of highway driving to get to off-roading trails out to moab, UT and locally in CO. I do a lot of various trails- nothing serious but want to get into more aggressive terrain down the road.

I've got around $3,000-$4,000 to put into the lift and have read all over on the various options. I'm leaning towards ICON stage 3/4 or OME BP-51s. Possibly Kings if its worth the extra $$$ but haven't made up my mind.

I know if I go with ICON stage 4 I will need to drop my diff and have some concerns about doing so but really just want a all around good lift for ride quality and good off-roading. Should I stick to under a 3 inch lift?

For those that have ICONs or BP-51s what are the pro/cons to these. I know you can adjust ride quality on the BP-51s but they aren't adjustable like the ICONs. I am sure they are both good lifts but curious if they are worth the money vs Bilstien 5100s or 6112s

Are KINGs worth the money? If I am going with ICON am I going to be kicking myself if I don't go with Kings?

I know there are various forums on this already but nothing is answering A) is it worth the money B) will I get similar results for less $$$ going with 5100/6112 and be glad I saved $1500-$2500?

Thanks in advance

My Truck: 08 TRD Off-Road DCSB, 245/70R17 Goodyear Wranglers w/ Kevlar - upgrading soon to bigger tires once lifted

 

I have kings on my truck and absolutely love them. Imo, this is a buy once cry once scenario. Do it right the first time and have them rebuilt when you would normally need new shocks again

 

Did you go with a Leaf Pack or AAL? I am thinking about going to Kings but not sure on UCAs and AAL/ leaf packs

 

I have firestone ride rites on the back right now

Shouldve gone with a leaf pack since i carry so much constant load, but couldnt find ones i liked at the time, so ill be redoing this and going with dakars in the back in the near future. Still rides great, i just needed more time to do my homework to figure out what would be the best fit for me.

If you dont plan on carrying a constant load, a leaf leaf progressive aal is a great option. But if youre going to carry a full load frequently, full leaf pack replacements will serve you better in the long run because they wont sag over time

 

I have total chaos uniball ucas up front and love them btw

 

Also check out the OME BP-51 set-up. Someone has them with free UCA's.

 

https://www.headstrongoffroad.com/s...nt_Upper_Control_Arms_-_ARBOMETAC16BP51B.html

It's up to BP-51's and OME 90000 for me. I'll be making up my mind and pulling the trigger later this week.

 

That's a slammin' deal and would be no doubt the route I'd go!

 

Go with Fox's or go home.

 

I went with an aal and shortly after went with Dakars the aal just didn’t cut it.
I’m running Icons front and back
Light racing UCAs
Love the ride

 

You forgot to put ADS in your poll .


Edit: with that budget go with king or ADS all the way around. With a set of dakars