Dirt King Long Travel Suspension Install

Hey guys I wanted to share an install we did recently on one of our personal vehicles, a 2013 2WD Tacoma double cab. Its been awhile since we've posted on the forms so I made sure to take some photos during the installation process. Here are the products that we installed:

• Long Travel Kit DK-811908-B
• Double Shear Kit DK-811945
• Spindle Gussets DK-811959
• Bypass Shock Hoop Kit DK-811910
• Long Travel Spec Coilovers DK-811908-KSS
• Long Travel Spec Bypasses

The truck also has Fiberwerx front and rear flared fenders, 17" Method NV wheels, 35" Toyo AT2 tires, and custom Dirt King front bumper. We are still undecided on whether to do leaf springs or links on the rear suspension.

The installation started by removing the old suspension and cutting off the factory bump stop to make room for the 2.5 triple bypasses.


Next we prepped the frame for the double shear kit. We mocked up the tabs with the upper arm inner bushing sleeves and bushing washers just like how it will be during the final install. We also added two .030" shims, one for each tab to account for any warping during welding. These welding shims are included with our double shear kit so anyone else installing them would follow the same process. Then we tacked the tabs to the frame and loosened the upper arm bolt to make sure it moved through the tabs and frame freely. Once we knew they were fit properly we welded up the tabs and removed the upper arm bolt after cooling.


The installation of the bypass shock hoops followed. The first thing was to do a rough cut to the wheel well so the hoop would fit in place. Then we mocked up of the shock hoop and suspension. This allowed us to do the final trimming to the wheel well for proper clearance for the shock hoop and reservoir hose. Then we let the suspension droop out so we could set the limit strap clevis mount. With the suspension at full droop we accounted for 1/2" of limit strap stretch. After everything was tacked in place we removed the suspension, did the final welding, clean up, and paint.


With a majority of the work complete there was only a few things left before final install. The last things that needed paint were the spindles and wheel wells. While we waited for the paint to dry we cleaned up the calipers and replaced the brake pads. We also took the hub and traced the outside profile on the dust shield to cut it out. We didn't want the dust shield because rocks get caught in-between the shield and rotor causing noise. Its important to cut it and keep it as a spacer between the hub and spindle or the rotors wont be centered in the calipers. Once that was complete and the paint dried it was time for final assembly. If you want a complete break down of the installation process click here and view the instructions within the "Instructions" tab. Up until now most of the photos were taken quickly with a phone. After the final assembly we took better quality photos.


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Wow Killer truck! With all of that work on the front end I would say link the rear screw leafs lol... Keep us posted and keep up the great work! I have a set of your stock length LCAs on my 2012 Taco and need a set for my 2014 4Runner so I don't have to hear them binding and popping!

 

Sickass suspension cant wait to have mine finished !

 

Thanks guys, we just dropped it off today at Fiberwerx for them to design some new bedsides off of it. I'll post some update photos as it comes together.

 

looks great!

 

Well the guys at Fiberwerx are kicking some ass! Check out the progress pictures we got today from Jason. This is day two in the shop and it’s starting to take shape. Once complete these bedsides will be a production product available to the public.

 

Nice, are these 6” as well?

 

Yes they are.

 

Did you weld the back side of the double shear gussets or is there no need to @Dirt King Fab?

 

If you can get to it, it won’t hurt but 99% just weld the front and sides.

 

@justinlovetice welding the front and the sides is more than enough to withstand the force it sees. It doesn't hurt to weld the back side but the engine would need to be removed to get in there.

 

What front bumper you running??

 

It's a custom bumper that we built.

 

You can also bevel the plate to get 100% pen weld on the double sheer brackets. That's what I did on mine.

 

Any pump stop area?

 

That's fucking TITS!

 

any chance you guys (dirtking) will ever make a production run on that bumper for second or third gen trucks?

 

Sorry this type of bumper is custom built only because it requires to much modifications to the vehicle for an average person to install.