Long Travel BS Thread

Anthony250 · Dec 13, 2014

Just wait on the call from Lsk... Ill let them know. You will be very satisfied.

Mxpatriot · Dec 13, 2014

IKICKyourDOG said: ↑

So I've got my lt narrowed down to two kits, either lsk or solo motorsports. I called lsk a few days ago and am still waiting to hear back from them. But holy shit that solo kit is out fucking standing, those hubs are what really appeal to me but $6800 before shocks, bumps, and bypasses?? The WIY shock hoops alone are 700. I'm new to the long travel game but I have plenty of fab and welding skills to install the kit myself and I don't see why I couldn't build my own hoop. Maybe someone here has some knowledge for me?? I'd rather spend the extra $ and do it once right, but I might be rockin a stock rear for a while if I do lol
Click to expand...

What are you doing for the rear end?

The solo kit is a waste of money unless you're going to build the rear end to be able to keep up with it. Which realistically means linking it.

SanClemTaco · Dec 13, 2014

IKICKyourDOG said: ↑

So I've got my lt narrowed down to two kits, either lsk or solo motorsports. I called lsk a few days ago and am still waiting to hear back from them. But holy shit that solo kit is out fucking standing, those hubs are what really appeal to me but $6800 before shocks, bumps, and bypasses?? The WIY shock hoops alone are 700. I'm new to the long travel game but I have plenty of fab and welding skills to install the kit myself and I don't see why I couldn't build my own hoop. Maybe someone here has some knowledge for me?? I'd rather spend the extra $ and do it once right, but I might be rockin a stock rear for a while if I do lol
Click to expand...

if you build your own shock hoops and dont upgrade to the boxed upper arm the solo kit is "only" $5300

for perspective a camburg kit with axles and parts that are included with the solo kit like heim steering; will set you back about $4400

dirt addiction · Dec 13, 2014

Not linking it. Dmz with 16's or 18's

dirt addiction · Dec 13, 2014

SanClemTaco said: ↑

if you build your own shock hoops and dont upgrade to the boxed upper arm the solo kit is "only" $5300

for perspective a camburg kit with axles and parts that are included with the solo kit like heim steering; will set you back about $4400
Click to expand...

That's what was I was thinking. I feel the extra 1000+ is worth it for those hubs

Easy rider · Dec 13, 2014

I have the Solo kit and it takes EVERYTHING like a champ with the limiting factor being the rear (DMZ spring under). Both Sully1981 (he has the 4x4 19" kit) and I will be going links in the future just to try to maximize the potential of the front end. Ive heard from numerous people outside of solo about the Solo Tacoma with the satellite phone and links can keep up with about anything.

I went the Solo route due to the kit and the reputation the shop carries. Its nice having a peace of mind with a company that has been around for 20 years.

TheStevo · Dec 13, 2014

Opinions please: Which would be better for a rear LT setup? a 2.5" 4-tube bypass, or a 3" 3-tube bypass? Both are nearly exact same price. (King/Fox of course)

dirt addiction · Dec 13, 2014

Easy rider said: ↑

I have the Solo kit and it takes EVERYTHING like a champ with the limiting factor being the rear (DMZ spring under). Both Sully1981 (he has the 4x4 19" kit) and I will be going links in the future just to try to maximize the potential of the front end. Ive heard from numerous people outside of solo about the Solo Tacoma with the satellite phone and links can keep up with about anything.

I went the Solo route due to the kit and the reputation the shop carries. Its nice having a peace of mind with a company that has been around for 20 years.
Click to expand...

Cool man thanks for your insight, it definitely helps hearing from someone running the kit.

jberry813 · Dec 13, 2014

TheStevo said: ↑

Opinions please: Which would be better for a rear LT setup? a 2.5" 4-tube bypass, or a 3" 3-tube bypass? Both are nearly exact same price. (King/Fox of course)
Click to expand...

For leaf springs?
Why not just get 2 tube 2.5's and 2.0 air bumps instead.

TheStevo · Dec 13, 2014

jberry813 said: ↑

For leaf springs?
Why not just get 2 tube 2.5's and 2.0 air bumps instead.
Click to expand...

Yes for a SUA kit like DMZ. I was planning on having air bumps either way. Aren't more tubes better? Or is that just overkill?

username · Dec 13, 2014

TheStevo said: ↑

Opinions please: Which would be better for a rear LT setup? a 2.5" 4-tube bypass, or a 3" 3-tube bypass? Both are nearly exact same price. (King/Fox of course)
Click to expand...

3" gets my vote. The extra oil volume really helps them stay cool, and maintenance intervals are extended quite a bit over 2.5's.

jberry813 · Dec 13, 2014

TheStevo said: ↑

Yes for a SUA kit like DMZ. I was planning on having air bumps either way. Aren't more tubes better? Or is that just overkill?
Click to expand...

I'd say make the call based on the weight you carry (and consequentially how much valving you'll need). Rebound valving is so light on leafs, it's just compression valving. Username is dead on with the rebuild intervals and extra oil, but I guess it will just depend on how hard you plan on beating on it.

The other thing to keep in mind is the king 3.0 only comes with the pure race viton seals (rather than your choice of buna or viton with the 2.5s). In our climate up here, the viton seals leak in cold weather until the shocks warm up. I rebuilt my rears with viton last January and replaced them all back with buna a month later because of it.

As for the extra tubes, sure it's nice to have more if you have the coin, but you're still gonna have leaf springs. Rebound tube(s) is going to be opened up all the way no matter what valving you run.

I will say that I do like the larger tubes the 3.0's come with. But you can do something custom if you want. King will build anything. My rear bypasses are a 2 tube 2.5, but I have the larger pure race series compression bypass tube.

TheStevo · Dec 13, 2014

username said: ↑

3" gets my vote. The extra oil volume really helps them stay cool, and maintenance intervals are extended quite a bit over 2.5's.
Click to expand...

jberry813 said: ↑

I'd say make the call based on the weight you carry (and consequentially how much valving you'll need). Rebound valving is so light on leafs, it's just compression valving. Username is dead on with the rebuild intervals and extra oil, but I guess it will just depend on how hard you plan on beating on it.

The other thing to keep in mind is the king 3.0 only comes with the pure race viton seals (rather than your choice of buna or viton with the 2.5s). In our climate up here, the viton seals leak in cold weather until the shocks warm up. I rebuilt my rears with viton last January and replaced them all back with buna a month later because of it.

As for the extra tubes, sure it's nice to have more if you have the coin, but you're still gonna have leaf springs. Rebound tube(s) is going to be opened up all the way no matter what valving you run.

I will say that I do like the larger tubes the 3.0's come with. But you can do something custom if you want. King will build anything. My rear bypasses are a 2 tube 2.5, but I have the larger pure race series compression bypass tube.
Click to expand...

Aaah OK. Good info! Thanks

sytfu510 · Dec 13, 2014

jberry813 said: ↑

For leaf springs?
Why not just get 2 tube 2.5's and 2.0 air bumps instead.
Click to expand...

that's me!

*edit wait nevermind. I'm 3 tube.

anthony250f · Dec 13, 2014

And me haha

Blackdawg · Dec 13, 2014

IKICKyourDOG said: ↑

So I've got my lt narrowed down to two kits, either lsk or solo motorsports. I called lsk a few days ago and am still waiting to hear back from them. But holy shit that solo kit is out fucking standing, those hubs are what really appeal to me but $6800 before shocks, bumps, and bypasses?? The WIY shock hoops alone are 700. I'm new to the long travel game but I have plenty of fab and welding skills to install the kit myself and I don't see why I couldn't build my own hoop. Maybe someone here has some knowledge for me?? I'd rather spend the extra $ and do it once right, but I might be rockin a stock rear for a while if I do lol
Click to expand...

IKICKyourDOG said: ↑

Not linking it. Dmz with 16's or 18's
Click to expand...

Mxpatriot said: ↑

What are you doing for the rear end?

The solo kit is a waste of money unless you're going to build the rear end to be able to keep up with it. Which realistically means linking it.
Click to expand...

This dude ^^^ is right

You won't want the rear setup of your truck being the limiting factor. Bucking is not good.

So unless you are gonna 4 link the rear...wouldn't get either "race" kit. The DMZ kit will never keep up with those big travel front kits.

TC yota · Dec 13, 2014

$6800 for front LT. without shocks!? I probably have that much into my front and rear including bed cage/engine cage.

jeffz0rz · Dec 13, 2014

That's more than my truck is worth...

Supermoto · Dec 13, 2014

The previous owner of my truck spent $12k on the rear end not including shocks or install lol

dirt addiction · Dec 13, 2014

Solo Base kit-3800
Axles-1575
Steering upgrade-375
WIY shock hoops-700
Double sheer kit-130

Total $6580 + tax

Log in or Sign up

Welcome to Tacoma World!

Long Travel BS Thread

#49141
Anthony250 Ex Fabricator

#49142
Mxpatriot Well-Known Member

#49143
SanClemTaco Well-Known Member

#49144
dirt addiction Well-Known Member

#49145
dirt addiction Well-Known Member

#49146
Easy rider Well-Known Member

#49147
TheStevo Baja Taco Enthusiast

#49148
dirt addiction Well-Known Member

#49149
jberry813 Professional Fluffer Moderator

#49150
TheStevo Baja Taco Enthusiast

#49151
username Fluffer

#49152
jberry813 Professional Fluffer Moderator

#49153
TheStevo Baja Taco Enthusiast

#49154
sytfu510 Instagram: tacoma510

#49155
anthony250f Well-Known Member

#49156
Blackdawg Dr. Frankenstein

#49157
TC yota Well-Known Member

#49158
jeffz0rz Well-Known Member

#49159
Supermoto Well-Known Member

#49160
dirt addiction Well-Known Member

Products Discussed in

Log in or Sign up

Useful Searches

Welcome to Tacoma World!

Long Travel BS Thread

#49141 Anthony250 Ex Fabricator

#49142 Mxpatriot Well-Known Member

#49143 SanClemTaco Well-Known Member

#49144 dirt addiction Well-Known Member

#49145 dirt addiction Well-Known Member

#49146 Easy rider Well-Known Member

#49147 TheStevo Baja Taco Enthusiast

#49148 dirt addiction Well-Known Member

#49149 jberry813 Professional Fluffer Moderator

#49150 TheStevo Baja Taco Enthusiast

#49151 username Fluffer

#49152 jberry813 Professional Fluffer Moderator

#49153 TheStevo Baja Taco Enthusiast

#49154 sytfu510 Instagram: tacoma510

#49155 anthony250f Well-Known Member

#49156 Blackdawg Dr. Frankenstein

#49157 TC yota Well-Known Member

#49158 jeffz0rz Well-Known Member

#49159 Supermoto Well-Known Member

#49160 dirt addiction Well-Known Member

Products Discussed in Entire Site Forum: Long Travel Suspension Thread: Long Travel BS Thread

#49141
Anthony250 Ex Fabricator

#49142
Mxpatriot Well-Known Member

#49143
SanClemTaco Well-Known Member

#49144
dirt addiction Well-Known Member

#49145
dirt addiction Well-Known Member

#49146
Easy rider Well-Known Member

#49147
TheStevo Baja Taco Enthusiast

#49148
dirt addiction Well-Known Member

#49149
jberry813 Professional Fluffer Moderator

#49150
TheStevo Baja Taco Enthusiast

#49151
username Fluffer

#49152
jberry813 Professional Fluffer Moderator

#49153
TheStevo Baja Taco Enthusiast

#49154
sytfu510 Instagram: tacoma510

#49155
anthony250f Well-Known Member

#49156
Blackdawg Dr. Frankenstein

#49157
TC yota Well-Known Member

#49158
jeffz0rz Well-Known Member

#49159
Supermoto Well-Known Member

#49160
dirt addiction Well-Known Member

Products Discussed in