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Overwhelmed with lift options

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by gersus, Oct 5, 2016.

  1. Oct 5, 2016 at 3:37 PM
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    gersus

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    I apologize for posting yet another lift question thread.... but I've read a ton on here and still need some help.

    I have a '14 DC OR. I just ordered SOS steel front and rear bumpers.

    I don't off road. My truck sees some gravel, farm road use, and an occasional trip to Colorado but nothing extreme or technical where I need more travel or high clearance.

    I'm wanting a lift for aesthetic purposes and to keep the steel front bumper from making the front end lower than it already is.

    I don't mind paying for a good lift. I don't want a rough ride like with a spacer lift. I have a friend that lifted his 2nd gen Tacoma a couple inches and to me it just doesn't look like much lift.

    I've read the basics and about the various options. I've also lifted my previous 95 Tacoma with CO's and deaver leafs.

    I looked at the 4'' RCD DB lift because it gives a nice amount of lift without being over the top, and retains the CV angles. But that type of lift is extensive and requires purchasing 18'' wheels....

    Icon or Fox looks good but then I get overwhelmed with options, and how to compensate for the bumper. Especially the Fox since they come with 600# springs and not as easily upgraded to 700's as the Icon's but then the Icon's supposedly have a rougher valving.

    Can someone help guide me a bit.

    I'm looking mostly at a decent CO lift with a good AAL in the back.

    thanks!
     
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  3. Oct 5, 2016 at 6:10 PM
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    Thank you so much @eon_blue , we have been e-mailing back and forth!
     
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  4. Oct 6, 2016 at 4:09 PM
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    Marie and I have been emailing back and forth and I called her this afternoon to make answering my questions easier. She was very helpful.
    I'm down to deciding between Icon and ADS. ADS seems better, and I'd prefer the progressive valving but the ADS is pricier.
     
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  5. Oct 13, 2016 at 1:41 PM
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    I ordered a Icon kit from Marie yesterday! :)
     
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  6. Oct 13, 2016 at 2:31 PM
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    If Fox and Icon are confusing you...I can get you King!! Haha

    If you are interested, we can get you set up for exactly what you will be doing with your truck.

    PM, email or give me a call and I can get you taken care of!

    Thanks

    JT

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  7. Oct 13, 2016 at 4:10 PM
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    A little late to the party and BTW I can get King too! :D Not just a one trick pony here!
     
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  8. Oct 13, 2016 at 6:49 PM
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    Vendor fight!! :duel:haha
     
  9. Oct 13, 2016 at 6:50 PM
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    Except for only one of us is an official vendor.:wink:
     
  10. Oct 13, 2016 at 6:51 PM
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    Shots fired! :infantry:
     
  11. Oct 13, 2016 at 6:52 PM
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    Congrats on your Icon kit @gersus! Color me jealous
     
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    :rofl:The truth is a powerful weapon!
     
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    Except If you hit up @Downsouth Motorsports they can custom valve whatever shocks you order exactly to your truck, not just off the shelf. :stirthepot:
     
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    More shots fired! She is playing nice though...
     
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    :cheers:Wow, I didn't expect a show! :ohsnap:
     
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  16. Oct 14, 2016 at 7:23 AM
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    Hahaha!!

    We make our own Off road suspension, sell our sponsorships products, build and Race off road trucks! :D

    Not sure who the 1 trick pony is in here...F150 Studio.jpg DSC02237.jpg prerunner_luxury14.jpg DSC00865.jpg Small_MIM0734.jpg
     
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    It's all fun and games.

    We are a specialized market so if we can't get stuff, I have directed them to Marie!

    I will still send people to Marie if we don't have what they need/want.

    JT
     
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    1 more and i'm done...Promise! hahaha

    Here's our shop...let's see yours!;)

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    Yeah awesome, cool shop :thumbsup:
    No shop with race trucks here, just a moderate sized warehouse with pallets and shelves of product.

    We are a humble modest family owned company. A company, born out of our love for our Tacoma and our appreciation for the great outdoors. The company has flourished because of our focus on our customer service. We try our best to provide anyone that comes to us the components and bands that they need and want all at the best price possible.

    Don’t get me wrong though, we have many capabilities and vast potential. Who knows what the future holds, but I am sure it will be bright.

    Here is where our magic happens
    Less frills + less overhead bills = savings to our customers.
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    We are also a small company owned by 2 brothers who started this company with nothing!

    We also strive on giving the best customer service because there are a lot of competition in this industry on the products we provide!

    That is the reason when a customer is looking for something with me and I can't provide it, I have directed them to you!

    Hopefully, we can work together now or in the future! :thumbsup:
     

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