Which suspension should I choose?

Hello Everyone!
I currently own a 2018 Tacoma SR5 and I am looking to upgrade the suspension on it. I have been doing my research and shopping around and I am mainly looking to upgrade the front and rear shocks that will put me at about a 3 in. lift so I will be able to fit some 285's down the line. So far my top choices are Icon Stage 1 Lift Kit and Fox 2.5 Factory Reservoir Shocks. I really enjoy how both suspensions are adjustable so if anyone has any suggestions or tips that would be greatly appreciated! Thank you

 

What are you trying to achieve with aftermarket suspension

What terrain are you hitting

What kind of maintenance are you willing to undertake

How much are you willing to spend on maintenance (time and money?)

Who is doing the installation

What is your budget, including installation if not doing it yourself

How much weight is your end goal

Do you tow, if so describe it

Do you haul, if so describe it

Would you rather replace or rebuild worn out suspension? If rebuild, who is going to rebuild them for you? How long can you afford to keep your truck on jackstands while they are being rebuilt

Are you aware of issues that can occur after lifting your truck and are you ready to deal with them

 

Terrain: Desert Landscape (Arizona)

Maintenance: Whatever is needed to keep the truck running great.

Time and money: Willing to spend up to around $1600 for the suspension itself, looking for good quality not focused on price.

Installation: Taking it to local shop near me

Budget: <$1700 if possible

Weight: Not sure?

Tow: N/A

Haul: N/A

I would rather rebuild warn out suspension and I have other vehicles that can be used if necessary.

Issues: Yes I am aware of potential issues after lifting my truck.

 

Definitely hit up @AccuTune Offroad, they can set you up with a tuned fox suspension that will easily outperform off-da-shelf valving that most people end up with.

 

I forsure will thank you for the help!!

 

Happy to help if you're interested in the Fox or King direction. If you have some room to increase that budget we can definitely get you the best of the best. Shoot us a message if you have some questions!

 

If you’re willing to do the install yourself, Headstrong sell Bilstein kits in the $1600 range.

 

Hold up........
You took the time to ask him all of those specific questions. Then he takes the time and effort to answer that long list of questions. Then, you just say to talk to AccuTune?

Your answer is correct by the way. But you could have just said that in the first place.

 

Exactly, what's the problem?

 

Y’all two should fight. Meet up and record it.

 

I’m here for it any help was appreciated!

 

You're gonna need leaf springs too OP
Ya only mentioned shocks

 

I did not think of that, I thought the oem ones would work. Thank you!

 

No prob, you're either going to need to add a leaf or replace the leaf pack to lift the rear

 

Would you recommend one over the other?

 

Really depends on your budget and how much weight you expect to have in the rear. Adding a leaf is cheaper but you may need to use a grinder during the install, and it doesnt really increase your payload capacity much. It will lift the rear though.
Headstrong has offers a quality add a leaf.
For me, because i have a hardshell and a bunch of gear and firewood in the bed of my truck most of the time, when i upgrade my suspension im going to swap the oem pack for an OME leaf pack or dobinsons, im undecided.

If you’re need a more finely tuned leaf pack you can get a custom one from alcan or deaver but those are obvs expensive.

Dobinson and OME are about 500 bucks for a pair of leaf packs

 

You need to go back to the drawing board and rethink your budget. If your going to tear apart a 30,000 truck you better be prepared to lay out a reasonable amount. I would say tires, suspension, wheels plan on 5,000

 

Tires and wheels are already done. I’m rocking with 265/70/17 Falken Wildpeaks wrapped in Method NV’s. I have had my truck coming up on a couple years now and am looking for an upgrade in suspension. I don’t need to rethink anything but thanks for the concern