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First Gen suspension choices

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Cinchman19, Oct 5, 2018.

  1. Oct 5, 2018 at 1:31 AM
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    Hey guys it’s been some time since I have been on here but I have done my research on suspension lifts for my first gen but I can’t decide. I need help!!!! I have 3 solid options but i am not limited to them only.

    1st: bilstein 5100 front and rear with OME front 881 springs and an AAL in back. With SPC light UCAs

    2nd: bilstein 6112 up front with 5100 in rear. With an AAL and UCAS.

    3rd: toytec boss full kit. Includes coilovers in front and boss shocks in back with AAL and UCAs and others things like extended brake lines.

    I am wanting 2.5-3 lift that rides good off road and on road. This is still my daily driver.

    Please I need your guys help!!!!!!!!!
     
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  2. Oct 5, 2018 at 6:40 AM
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    Option 2, but with 5160s in the back. :thumbsup:
     
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  3. Oct 5, 2018 at 11:19 AM
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    Is that what you have on your first gen?
     
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  4. Oct 5, 2018 at 1:10 PM
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    Yes.
     
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  6. Oct 6, 2018 at 12:10 AM
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  7. Oct 6, 2018 at 5:51 AM
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    They ride nice as far I can tell and I don't find them to be stiff on the highway, but that's subjective. I'm happy with them.
     
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    Thanks for your help!!!
     
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    Bilstein 5100 front and rear with OME front 881 springs and an AAL in back. With JBA UCAs

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  10. Oct 7, 2018 at 9:42 AM
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    Option 3 is just option one with fancy stickers, from my understanding anyway.
     
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  11. Oct 8, 2018 at 11:45 AM
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    What do you mean?
     
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  12. Oct 8, 2018 at 11:47 AM
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    Exactly what I said, the boss shocks are just Billy’s with different stickers.

    From what I understand anyway.
     
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  13. Oct 8, 2018 at 11:53 AM
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    I have a set of 881, less than a month old and less than 300 miles. PM me if you’re interested in price and decide to go that route.

    881 will do you plenty for your setup and you don’t have to worry too much about your CV angles.
     
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  14. Oct 8, 2018 at 12:22 PM
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    Kings?
     
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  15. Oct 8, 2018 at 12:54 PM
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    Wish I had the money for Kong’s!!!!
     
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    I was looking at these for $750 shipped (set of 2) for my Taco

    Fox Shocks 985-02-003 Fox 2.0 Performance Series Coil-Over IFP Shock
     
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  17. Oct 8, 2018 at 1:12 PM
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    Where did you find that price for fox coilovers?
     
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