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Need Recommendations For Suspension Setups Emu vs Kings vs Icon

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Benjamin Klein, Jul 17, 2024.

  1. Jul 17, 2024 at 7:51 PM
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    Benjamin Klein

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    I'm buying a 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma soon and I'm interested in What would be the best Shock to purchase mid to high-end suspension setups w/ UCA's. I want to do overlanding with minor jumps/hitting whoops and rock crawling. I'm looking to run 33s with my build not looking to run 35s at all in the future. I've been looking at emu bp51s but I'd like to know if Icon or Kings would be the better choice. I've heard mixed reviews on fox 2.5 dsc and idk what to believe. Any feedback would be absolutely amazing as I'm just starting to learn about Overlanding in general + suspension etc…
     
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    Kings are the buy once cry once solution.
     
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    I went with the ICON stage 4 with skinny 33's. A lot better ride on and offroad. 2.5 in lift.

    No issue so far.

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