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Suspension lift guidance and ideas.

Discussion in 'Texas' started by txmoosetaco, May 18, 2019.

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  1. May 18, 2019 at 8:52 PM
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    Evening everyone!

    I'm a proud owner of an '18 SR 4wd 2.7L Taco (currently getting framed replace due to rear-end hit) and I'm needing some help. I've been researching, reading blogs and review lists, and watching youtube for suspension lift ideas.

    My plans for my taco are to be able to pull small trailers (light travel and utility), haul the usual things in the bed and be able to go offroad/mudding. I'm honestly looking for like a 2" lift at MOST and I plan to be running 265/75r16's (Revo3 by bridgestone).

    I have seriously considered the following items:
    Icon Dynamics Stage 2... Seems great for what I need but will it handle weight of trailers and payload?

    Icon Dynamics Stage 3 w/tubular or billet UCAs... Which one is stronger? I don't want to drop the money and have something crack or break.

    Old Man Emu OME-TAK16...Don't know what options I should pick for that package.

    Swapping to Bilsteins or Fox Shock setup.

    Any help is much appreciated, also if you need any more information or have other suggestions let me know!
     
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  2. May 18, 2019 at 8:53 PM
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    Welcome to TW. Do lots of research before you buy. I have FOX, and just got Kings. Good luck with your truck.
     
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  3. May 18, 2019 at 9:03 PM
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    Did you just swap over to King Suspension?
     
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  4. May 18, 2019 at 9:09 PM
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    Still in the box, waiting for more parts to arrive.

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    Mully, May 18, 2019
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  5. May 18, 2019 at 9:11 PM
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    Bada**! King shocks are some serious $$$$$
     
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  6. May 18, 2019 at 9:11 PM
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    How much to you tow and what?
     
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  7. May 18, 2019 at 9:13 PM
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    I'm looking at towing around 2k at most (Travel trailer or utility trailer). I mean it's only a 4cyl after all!
     
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  8. May 18, 2019 at 9:16 PM
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    I tow this, but I am V6. You should be able to pull a real nice offroad trailer that is about 2K.

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  9. May 18, 2019 at 9:17 PM
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    I also run air bags. Works great.
     
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  10. May 18, 2019 at 9:26 PM
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    I wouldn't mind having that Icon Stage 2 w/ Billet if that means its going to be stronger than the others. I have just started looking at those Sumo's and Timbrens. I'm all about paying for ease of use and long-lasting durability.
     
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  11. May 18, 2019 at 9:34 PM
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    Very nice Rig! I'm looking at getting a Rockwood Geo Pro 12SRK,
    Hitch Weight 258 lbs
    Dry Weight 1763 lbs
    Cargo Weight 1135 lbs

    rockwood GP 12SRK.jpg
     
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    That is bitchen. We love to get out in ours.
     
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    I'm all about preventative maintenance and taking care of my investment!
     
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    I found an old log in the back yard and decided to try and mount it.

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    A quick drive to the store turned into an hour of driving up and down the backroads and using the 4wd systems.

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    Got to keep it clean!

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    I'm still on the factory 245/75R16 Hankook Dynapro HT (highway/street) and I haven't had any issues. I've had to drop into 4L a few times, but I've always made it out!
     
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