3rd gen Suspension Recommendations

First I’d like to say that I am new to Tacoma and truck ownership. I have a 1994 FZJ80 but now going to start modifying my Tacoma. I’ve got a 2019 TRD Offroad and I am looking at upgrading the suspension. I am looking for more control on and offroad with a more compliant ride. I live in a place with pretty poor road quality and I enjoy desert running, and riding fire and ranch roads. I am running 265/75R16 BFG KO2s on the stock suspension and I really like the tires and I’ll likely keep the size because I believe they are a good balance for on and offroad use and I’ve only seen about .5 mpg drop overall.

I really am not looking to lift the truck significantly and I have been looking at just upgrading to a 2.5 coilover in the front and a 2.5 in the rear. With this setup I’d lift the front about an inch and keep the rear stock. I am not married to this plan but I’d like to hear opinions from the community on this set up based upon my desires or recommendations. Suspension budget is $5000. Thanks in advance for the help!

 

That’s a good budget

 

You're going to get a lot of answers, and I really like the versatility of the Dobinson's kit here. @Crikeymike GL!

 

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@AccuTune Offroad
@Downsouth Motorsports

 

I heard @AccuTune Offroad will custom valve the shocks (for free) to ensure you have the best ride possible on the street & off-road

Off the shelf shocks may be ok, but if you are battling rough terrain on the daily, a quality set of shocks may be a good investment for the long run. We have full stage kits, or just replacement shocks if you want to keep lift height to a minimum. Fox and King are both good shocks, just depends on your budget.

 

I found a used TRD Pro Fox suspension system for $550. it is almost exactly what you described you are looking for. Lots of used options out there if you are patient, and you can save some of your budget for other mods.

 

welcome aboard ya betcha!