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Suspension Suggestions

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Kujo1stgen, Feb 17, 2020.

  1. Feb 17, 2020 at 3:17 PM
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    Kujo1stgen

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    Hey everyone,

    I have stock suspension on my 1st gen taco, I am wanting to upgrade. I did add front and rear Relentless fab bumpers, so that adds at least 220 lbs. I want a good lift so if you guys can give me a good recommendation!
     
  2. Feb 17, 2020 at 3:21 PM
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    coopcooper

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    kings
     
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  3. Feb 17, 2020 at 3:23 PM
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    El Taco Diablo

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    What's the budget?
    What kind of off roading are you going to be doing?
     
  4. Feb 17, 2020 at 3:32 PM
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    Im not too sure on a budget I have been looking at the Icon suspension but that is a little too far out of budget for me. Im going to be doing some trails, nothing too intense.
     
  5. Feb 17, 2020 at 3:32 PM
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    I was looking for kings, but i couldnt find kings to fit my year.
     
  6. Feb 17, 2020 at 3:37 PM
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    If you're just going to be doing light trails... and Icon is a bit too steep... Kings are way more than you need/want to spend.
     
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  7. Feb 17, 2020 at 3:49 PM
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    Bilstein 5100s or OME kit.

    Great budget suspension
     
  8. Feb 17, 2020 at 6:09 PM
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    These coils With these front shocks With these rear shocks With these leafs And you'll also want to think about these items. OR You do not need to do shims AND drop kit

    These brake lines

    This

    These for the rear
    And these for the front (Wheelers does not sell front bumps for our trucks :()
    https://toyotabumpstops.com/product/1st-gen-toyota-tacoma-front-bump-stops


    I'd call @Wheeler's Off-Road Inc and see if they have any sales or package deals on these items. They are ALWAYS the first place I check when doing suspension.

    The Eibach coils are the heaviest rated coils for 1st gen (620 pound). They do well with the added weight of a front bumper. I ran them with 5100 shocks until I changed over to coil overs with 650 pound coils. The Eibachs did great with the weight of my tube bumper, winch, and 2nd battery, and skid plates.
     
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  9. Feb 18, 2020 at 8:20 AM
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