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Suspension suggestions.... please

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by WhoDeany, Feb 7, 2021.

  1. Feb 7, 2021 at 2:58 PM
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    WhoDeany

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    I have a 21 taco off road that I'm looking to get a lift kit for. I would love a long travel kit but not practical as a daily driver in town. I do drive long rutted out gravel roads multiple times a week. I want something that has some more down travel to give a smooth ride and eat the bumps. Would be sweet to not feel potholes as well considering my town doesn't know anything about road maintenance.

    if you guys have suggestions on what would be a great set up please comment below.

    Need something soon as my new wheels are in the basement, calling my name everyday for the last week!

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  2. Feb 7, 2021 at 3:11 PM
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    I'm currently looking into either Bilstein 6112/5160 or 5100 with OME coils. Seem to be popular on here
     
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    Surely the more you spend, the better the ride, right? How much you got?
     
  7. Feb 7, 2021 at 7:18 PM
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    I love my 6112/5160
     
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    I love my Elkas 2.0 fronts--- I just put those on my2020 after running 3" spacers for 8 months.

    They make a 2.5 and with Res and dials. Super super nice ride. Canadian Company. I ordered them and they shipped tuned with 700lb shocks for my bumper slider, roof rack etc.

    Also-- I don't know if Headstrong carries these. But they have great customer service for sure. I've gotten a couple things from them.

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    Just echoing at this point, Headstrong off-road is the place to call. I am sure they can help you out with your situation.
     
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    Whats you’re budget OP?
     
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    Oh yeah ^^ cost of my Tuned 2.0 Elkas. 1k Shipped from Josh @ ishock.com
     
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    It really comes down to cost and how you use the truck. The better more sensitive shocks will cost you $$$. That would be fox 2.5’s, bistein 8112’s, kings etc. They will make it feel like you’re riding on clouds. You’ll be able to do those gravel roads going 90. You have to pay to play though. Are you willing to rebuild them every 30k to 50k miles. Can you afford not having your truck for a week. You also need to get those shocks custom tuned if you have added weight. If you can’t or don’t want to deal with the hassle, just get Bilstein 6112’s and 5160’s for the rear. You’ll get a larger capacity shock that will absorb larger hits much better and fade less. You don’t have to get a custom tune and they should last 40k and upwards at which point you just replace them. Cost effective yet high level performance. They were literally developed on the second gen Trd pro. Don’t waste your time with 5100’s. Ask me how I know.
     
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    Been busy with work and other shit! I could spend all day reading through forums or I could ask and be guided in the right direction. Thanks for your help though!
     
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    Thanks for all the input I’ve messages @HeadStrong Off-Road to see what’s best for set up for me. Thanks for all the help!
     
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    OP that’s the step in the right direction :thumbsup: FWIW eibach and Bilstein’s great budget lifts. 5100’s are fine as well contrary to the :deadhorse:
     
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    I’ve heard good things about the eibachs for the price. I’m hopefully looking to only buy once a and cry once. Don’t need anything over kill. Coil overs in the front and some sort of remote reservoirs in the rear.

    Just got my 17” icon wheels in and want to fit 285/70/17 in so I need to go up 2 inches.
    I’m all new to all this so it’s taking more time then expected haha
     

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