From Chevy to Toyota...

New member here! Recently went from a full size Chevy Z71 to a TRD, still getting used to the transition! Looking at doing a lift, but want to do my research. I'm pretty set on 3" with 285's like I had with the Chevy with the torsion bar cranked up to make it sit level. I am more concerned about ride quality, I definitely lean toward the coilovers, TC UCA's, and maybe add a leaf for the rear. I know everyone and their mom brings up this topic, but I really want a nice ride quality because the truck is only off road 20% of the time. Thanks for the advice ahead of time! Pics of members who have similar set ups would be sick! Thanks again!

 

Welcome!

This should get you goin in the right direction:

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/suspension/258245-old-man-emu-questions-answers-pictures.html

 

check out my build thread. Got 285's with a 3" Icon / Camburg / Dakar lift. 3' FTW! Welcome btw!

 

Welcome and it defenitely sounds like you've got a good plan going. I would recommend a progressive add a leaf from icon or wheelers over a standard one. The progressive packs have multiple leafs which makes a better/less harsh ride.

 

This is what I did for the rear. It basically turns a 3-leaf pack into a 6-leaf.
I also removed the overload. Rides nice.

 

Welcome to TW!

 

Thanks to all replies so far... Bridgcat, so basically you have a stage 3 Icon minus the leaf pack that you swapped for the Dakar? Any driveline vibrations?

 

Welcome to TW!!!!

 

Vibes are hit and miss. Some will have them and some won't. The best are a carrier bearing drop or axle shims. You just want to keep your angles as close to stock and as even as possible to not worry about vibes.

 

I have 0 vibes, but I have the beefed taco carrier bearing drop. But even before I installed it, I had 0 vibes. I just used it because I had already purchased it.

 

Welcome to TW.

 

I made the same transition a few months ago, from a crewcab silverado to a bdl cab taco. And I tell ya I couldn't be happier. Oh and welcome to TW

 

Mike2011- Going from a full size to a midsize was a huge change. Since I don't tow as much as I used to, I didn't see much of a point driving the full size with HORRIBLE gas mileage. Anyone know/have done business with LEX Motorsports (Luxury Extreme Motorsports)? They have a sick front replacement bumper with light bar that I want to get.