2007 Tacoma Suspension Upgrade recommendations

Looking for recommendations to upgrade my 2007 Tacoma Double cab long bed suspension to achieve a little noticeable lift and quality ride. Looking for only the best quality products. Thanks

 

Thanks whatstcp. I was told my shocks need replacing. It is 4x4. 2.5" is plenty. My budget is up to 2K. No haul, light towing. Mostly used for highway and some off-road. Just looking to get a great quality upgrade since they need replacing anyway. Thanks.

 

@whatstcp has a lot of knowledge on this.
He can help you out better than I can.

One thing you may consider is the possibility of vibration after the lift.
And if you want to do a bushing install for the front differential while the suspension is apart.

 

Excellent questions @whatstcp

Only thing I can add is;
If the lift also entails “leveling” the truck, and a $2k budget, I don’t think keeping the rear leafs would be in my plan. Not if I plan to use it for towing.

 

Ironman foam cell pro

 

Beat me to it!

I just did an install of their stage 2 nitro gas kit not too long ago. Foam cell would be the same process.

You can check out my build thread if you want to see some of the install.
I have been really happy with it.

EDIT: Were I to do it again I would look at the foam cell option to begin with, it was just above my budget with everything else I needed to do. I may upgrade to them in the future though!

 

Thanks @whatstcp, I think longer intervals and ease of maintenance like a standard stock suspension. Towing is fine its only a 300 pound catamaran 100 pound engine, trailer and gear, nothing heavy. toss and replace works. I'm capable of doing the work myself, but don't mind paying someone to do it as my free time is limited until I retire if I live that long. Some local Las Vegas Tacoma owners suggested Rough Country or ToyTechLifts. I want this truck to last the rest of my life however long that may be but it should. Just replaced power steering pump, water pump and timing cover leak, serpentine belt and a host of gaskets and rings. Just an honest upgrade for suspension. Nothing fancy.

 

@whatstcp gives great information.
I will still throw @HeadStrong Off-Road in there an honorable mention.
Marie has been very catering to TW members.
She’s gone out of here way to try help, I haven’t seen anything negative about them.

Like I say, Whatstcp has great advice.
I haven’t been on the “Lift Scene” in over 17 years.

 

@whatstcp I checked the link for dobinsons and its for the short bed model. I have a 4 door long bed, that kit is over my budget. Ironman has https://ironman4x4america.com/toyota-tacoma-2005-nitro-gas-suspension-kit-stage-1/ might work not sure if will fit long bed. I talked to some more local 4x4 shops here and was suggested Bilstein 5100's all around, also Old Man Emu Sport kit light, Pro Comp and Fab Tech. Starting to lean towards a Bilstein 5100 leveling setup for about 1K installed. If I were a frf I'd probably go with Kings.

 

A group of us on here have put on the iron man foam cell pro kits and love them. Not only the look but the form and function.

don’t know a lot about the nitro gas kit but if it’s anything like the FCP kit then it would be good.

before anyone talks bad about Ironman 4x4.... the put out quality stuff because they have been in Australia for years building their brand in some real crappy terrain to become one of the top selling companies in Australia.

some people just can’t wrap their head around the fact that the off-road world is bigger then the US and bilstien or fox or icon

**** stepping off my soapbox *****

 

I have the Ironmam nitro stage 1 and Freedom off-road UCAs and love it. Rides great on and off-road and handles almost stock in corners. I purchased the the performance option, you also get constant load if you have aftermarket bumpers and haul alot of weight

 

Like @TnShooter said, hit up Marie at @HeadStrong Off-Road and she'll get you squared away. With your $2k budget sound like you could get a decent setup as long as you're doing the work.

 

Top selling doesn't mean a lot, Rough Country is one of the top selling companies in the US

 

well if you look at the prices Of Ironman kits being “above average”, rough country isn’t a good comparison...

 

A better comparison would be Smittybilt. And what Ironman exports to the US is not representative to their full line available in Australia.

And price isn't always the best comparison point, gear exported from China to Australia to the US is going to cost more than gear exported directly from China to the US.

 

Last time I checked smitty didn’t make a suspension for us... and like I said everyone will wanna knock it but I haven’t heard of very many of any bad reviews with the product it’s self... the customer service has some growing pains to deal with but they are doing ok.

 

I did the stage 2 nitro gas kit on my DCLB, it just adds the UCAs over the stage 1.

It has performed well and I liked having it all in one kit. There are a few bits I would recommend you get that don't come in their kit though (ie; extended brake hoses! among others)

Ironman has great quality. People can go back and forth all day with their opinions (mine included), but getting down to the nitty gritty of it, it is well built.

I have had it installed since June and have put ~5000 miles on it and it has not missed a beat. Highway driving up to Yellowstone was smooth. I took it trough the rockies in Colorado on the way back and it did well there, nothing crazy since I'm only 2WD but several flex situations that it pulled right through. That trip alone was 3500 miles, the rest have been daily commuting in the city which have been just a pleasant.

Now I know this isn't a long term review yet but, I do plan to keep up with it over time.

I'm also not trying to sway you one way or another on the Ironman kits. Of course I like it and I do recommend giving it a go!
However I just wanted to attempt to clear up any misgivings about the quality and viability of choosing to use their products.

Best of luck!