Suspension upgrade

Well over Thursday and Friday did a suspension upgrade on my Taco.

Removed the Eibach shocks, stock UCA's and rear leaf packs.

The start..


This bolt took so long to get out, and actually getting is back in was as long. At least for the passengers side. Driver's side went a log quicker.



Stock UCA removed.



Stock UCA versus Dobinsons UCA.



All the old out getting ready for the new.



Eibach versus Dobinson coil overs



Coil Over installed.



Front End Done..



Rear shock and leaf pack removed.



Old stock spring versus Dobinsons spring pack.



New shock and spring pack installed.



All done..



Took her out for a ride and OMG, ride was like night and day compared to my old set up.

Not harsh or bouncy. Truck felt planted to the road.

The front settled down more then I expected. So next week I'll adjust the front up a little more to level it out better.

Many Thanks to @Crikeymike at Exit Off Road for setting me up with the suspension.

Really glad I did it.. I'm scheduled at Firestone the Monday before Thanksgiving for a life time alignment.

 

Looks awesome, and great series of photos too!! Glad you're loving the ride quality improvement too!!

 

Nice job.

Buy it as a package? Any good deals to be had? What size tires are those, cant tell in the pic.

 

No didn’t but it as a package. Got it piece by piece as I had the money.

Tires are 285X60 R18.

 

This is where you can build a full package:
https://exitoffroad.com/product/dobinsons-tacoma-ims-kit-for-2005-to-2021-4x4-access-double-cabs/

The black Friday sale is running all month long right now, cheapest pricing of the year.

 

I have the eibachs and planning on doing the same, how do they handle smaller bumps? Sick and tired of feeling every tiny bump and crack in the road & having to pull over on washboards because the shocks overheated and my truck is falling apart.

 

Really wanting an IMS set for my truck, this is making me itch.

Which coils are those and how much did they settle?

 

They are the C59-354 730 pound. They settled down to 2 inch of lift. I'm going to adjust them next Monday to get it up to the 2.5 inch lift.

 

It's like day and night compared to my Eibach setup. Now I actually enjoy driving the truck now.

 

I just ripped out my Eibach Stage one, and swapped it for the 5100’s with the Eibach Pro Spring. I’m soooo glad I did. Their spring isn’t bad at all, shocks and struts however… leaky.. and not pleasant. IMO. Looks great!