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Suspension Decisions

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TRDWylie, Nov 28, 2018.

  1. Nov 29, 2018 at 11:41 AM
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    Mully

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    For every King setup you buy, I will buy you 2 spacer lifts. Thank about it. Thanks.
     
  2. Nov 29, 2018 at 11:42 AM
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    LMAO you are too funny my guy, but sorry no can do on that one compadre
     
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  3. Nov 29, 2018 at 11:43 AM
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    I have to pay for my mods somehow...
     
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  4. Nov 29, 2018 at 11:43 AM
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    and besides you already have a fox suspension kit and I dont have anything at all that is why I am trying to figure out which kit I should buy
     
  5. Nov 29, 2018 at 11:45 AM
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    Bilstein 6112’s and 5160’s
     
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  6. Nov 29, 2018 at 11:46 AM
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    Just playing, FOX, King, Icon, all good and others too. It really depends on how much do you want to spend. Good luck.
     
  7. Nov 29, 2018 at 11:46 AM
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    what like either or? like 6112s in the front and 5160s in the rear? sorry kind of new to all this.
     
  8. Nov 29, 2018 at 11:47 AM
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    I did 5100s and the ride is little stiffer but for the good. Did some off roading over thanksgiving and was happy with the ride.
     
  9. Nov 29, 2018 at 11:48 AM
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    I have heard that the 5100s arent the best ride off road but Im also not 100% sure on all of the differences between all of the suspension kits out there besides like Remote Reservoirs and stuff like that
     
  10. Nov 29, 2018 at 11:50 AM
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    Curious how one would compare the 6112/5160 setup to a set of Pro Fox takeoffs?
     
  11. Nov 29, 2018 at 11:51 AM
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    If you're on a budget, I personally think 5100s is your best bet. (depending how big you are wanting to lift) I stayed at the 1.1 click to keep the ride a bit softer. But I just wanted to level it out.
     
  12. Nov 29, 2018 at 11:51 AM
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    I mean I have been looking at Fox 2.0s but I also dont know that if I were to buy those that I would need new UCA's
     
  13. Nov 29, 2018 at 11:52 AM
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    Im just wanting to Level it and basically lift it up to a max of 3"
     
  14. Nov 29, 2018 at 11:53 AM
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    But I also want the ride to be very noticeable on and off road
     
  15. Nov 29, 2018 at 11:57 AM
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    Differential Breather Mod Light Bar: 4 Cree LED lamps Bilstein 5100s Ride Rite Air Bags
    I converted my stock Off Road TRD 4x4 shocks to Bilstein 5100s. The front I had set up one notch to the .85" lift setting and the rear is lifted with air-adjustable Firestone Ride-Rite airbags. I am totally happy.
    I have a 2010 Tacoma 4-door. I travel a lot in Baja California and the 5100s being about twice the size of the TRD Bilstein shocks are a great value (ie. they are cheap compared to others).

    The Ride-Rites allow you to go from stock firmness and no lift (5 psi) to maximum lift and max firm ride (35 psi/ 2" bed lift) just by adding or removing air.
     
  16. Nov 29, 2018 at 11:58 AM
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    If you want to get 3" and do the 5100's set a 0 and get maybe OME 888s and add a leaf. Which is what I will be doing once my tires are worn :)
     
  17. Nov 29, 2018 at 11:59 AM
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    Ok so I have heard that If you just AAL that it could cause axel wrapping so I have been told to just buy a whole new set of leaf packs
     
  18. Nov 29, 2018 at 12:01 PM
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    Here is my setup, FOX 2.0s with LR UCA.

    IMG_0073.jpg
     
  19. Nov 29, 2018 at 12:02 PM
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    Cost about a grand and cranked them up to 3" lift.
     
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    What size tire are you trying to fit?
     

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