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King Shocks and parts needed

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by PanhandleTacoma, Apr 9, 2023.

  1. Apr 9, 2023 at 12:56 PM
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    PanhandleTacoma

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    So I been eyeing some king shocks just wanted to know everything that I would be needing for the install and maybe some advice on everything I have a 2018 tacoma off-road 4 door stock suspension right now I have a body amour front bumper with a smittybilt winch 10k so I have an extra 100-150 pound hanging on the front of my truck not super noticeable but has a little bit more dip in the nose then factory I know nothing about suspensions or shocks really but been eyeing some through websites like running4taco and tacomabeast etc running 4 taco has an mid travel kit with kings 2.5, leaf pack, and drop diff just wondering if I needed new control arms and leveling blocks to take the dip out my truck without sacrificing anything I really don't do much serious off-roading mostly just sand trails to get to some duck hunting holes and deer hunting spots. Im running stock wheels and duratrac in 265 70 16 wanting to get some methods in 17 and maybe go up to 275 70 17 Nitto Ridge Grappler don't want go up a lot because I mostly highway drive and don't want the old taco struggling at highways speeds also would the kings 2.5 give more lift then the bilstein that come on factory
     
  2. Apr 9, 2023 at 1:08 PM
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    All that and not a single punctuation mark!!!!:rofl:

    PS: Sorry I can't help you with your question(s).

    Sorry, just noticed 2 commas and 1 period in there.:thumbsup:
     
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  3. Apr 9, 2023 at 1:18 PM
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    batacoma

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    You'd be better off trading for a 4G Pro. 3G resale value is going to plummet.
     
  4. Apr 9, 2023 at 2:15 PM
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    splitbolt

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  5. Apr 9, 2023 at 2:20 PM
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    hiPSI

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    Pay attention to life and rebuild time. Can you go weeks when your shocks need rebuilt?
     

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