Front suspension adjustment

I am sure there is a thread with the info I am looking for but I cannot find it to save my life, but I am looking for adjustment specs or at least an idea for my 2012 Tacoma with newly installed ADS suspension to achieve the optimal 2.5" lift to fit 33's under it.

 

If you have coilovers then you add preload or heavier springs until you reach the desired lift.

 

Sorry I wasnt specific enough, I meant if anyone had experience or suggestions for how many turns down to add preload so I have a ballpark idea instead of going in blind, to reduce the amount of trial and error. I have the ADS coilovers with 650 lb springs no aftermarket components as of yet to add weight.

 

Each truck will react differently. I’d start with 1” of preload and then install and measure.

 

It's currently installed and settled, that's when I noticed the difference in front and rear, so I'll give it an inch more and see how it responds!

 

Like stated each truck is different. Ideally the best way to do it is measure ground-frame clearance with your stock suspension and after the coilover install and use that to calculate how much you've changed your ride height. Keep in mind your driver side will most likely need more preload than the passenger side to be even - it's a common thing on these trucks.

There is a certain preload too where the ride becomes a tad more crappy. Icon has an official measurement somewhere of how much threads should show on top of the adjustment ring for ideal ride height. It most likely applies for other shocks as well.


Coilovers are simple.
Lower ride height = better ride
More lift = stiffer ride

 

^^^ He is exactly right, I have my kings preloaded to 2.75 inches and they are a lot more stiff than they were not preloaded. I am actually thinking about dropping the fron about .5 inches down to regain ride quality.

 

Also the magic number to comp the driver side was three more turns to level it out. That was on my Kings 2.5, shocks with different pitch (and spring rate) will have different amount of turns.