KINGS! new to suspension

So,

I was planning on doing bilsteins all around from headstrong offroad, ended up saving a little faster and decided to go all out and just get the best bang for my buck and not have to worry about much after that.

My question is, what website did you guys use to order from? is there any place I can just get a whole package deal or do I have to just piece it together? Already have a RTT, bed rack, and ~65lbs front bumper. Is there a certain set-up to get (such as a good baseline) don't really need extended travel and all that. One other question is about how much does a full setup cost including UCA's since I believe i'll need better ones anyway. Seeing most people go with TC UCAs. Would it be a good idea to get a AAL since I will eventually be getting a HC rear bumper with dual swing outs ? Probably going to get extended brake lines while im at it to prevent any future headaches.

Any other info/help that you can think of with me to do that might be helpful while all this is happening would be great. Planning on getting into some decent off-road adventures once I get stationed in Cali. Currently in Guam and don't do much offroading due to the red clay out here that is horrible to drive through/clean so I went ahead and got the other stuff out of the way while I was able to get everything at discounted prices. Any help would be appreciated. Tried to use the search function as much as possible but wasn't having much luck with it.

Thanks TW!

 

With your set up I would order from Bajakits or Wheelers Offroad since they have the options to get 700 lb springs and extended travel OEM Kings pretty much the same price as most vendors who will sell you sets with a lower spring rate and not extended. Since you're gonna be running a RTT you'll probably want a whole leaf pack like OME or Icon RXT which you'll probably need the extended travel rear shocks to run those. And I would recommend getting the 700 lb springs for the front cause you have a steel bumper and plan on more armor. I've read alot of King users regret not getting them in the first place cause the factory (550-600 lb) springs have sagged and they've preloaded their front suspension so much that it affected their ride.

 

AccuTune Off-Road has complete kits, and every shock is custom tuned for the weight of your vehicle, the terrain you're driving on, and your preferences.
https://accutuneoffroad.com/product...-tacoma-2019-2005/mid-travel-suspension-kits/

If you're already buying a UCA you should get extended travel shocks.
For UCA's get one with a ball joint because they are sealed, squeak free, much more corrosion resistant, and generally last longer for DD use.

In the front you sound boarderline 600/650, depending on lift height.

In the rear if you want extreme weight carrying capacity for heavy load fluctuations then get a leaf pack with overload. If you have more consistent weight and want the best performance get a leaf pack without overload.

For rear shocks you need to choose between 2.0 (fox, icon, bilstein) or 2.5 (most brands).

 

I'd go through @Wheeler's Off-Road Inc as they can get you all that stuff and sell you a complete package. As far as real leafs, you're going to want a full leaf pack. I recommend HD dakars.

 

Why is that ? Curious.

 

I’ll have to check it out. Thanks!

 

Downsouth Motorsports helped me out big time. And got me my stuff in 3 days. Helped me spec springs and everything. Id order through them again in a heartbeat.

 

Besides that. No difference between those and standard kings right ? I’m assuming there is a big price difference though.

 

Nope. No price difference at all IIRC

 

I can definitely assist you with this!

Email me...JT@Bajakits.com

 

Because it costs the same amount, you get more travel, and it'll ride better.

 

Email sent

 

They essentially remove a spacer in the shock which allows an extra 1" of droop give or take. Like he said if your going UCA mind as well get the extended version of the front and rear. Its the same price and same shock with a minor change. this is not LT so you won't be worrying about a bunch of other things but will get some extra droop while out on the trails.

I have EXT front and regular rear (only because it was not ordered correctly) They run fine with no issues. When you run the extended shock you have to run the UCA.

 

Good to know! thanks.