2014 tacoma build

I just purchased a 2014 AC 4x4. I have owned a few Toyota pickups but never a 2nd gen. I am pretty excited.

This is going to be a fun build.

I am picking it up this weekend and I started ordering parts ASAP.

Here is the build:

First, it is getting a UTE LTD flatbed, should be here by Friday.

Next OME suspension (questions to follow.)
I will be running an ARB bumper and a winch. I am going to go with 2886 coils upfront.
The rear will be about 60/40 mix of unloaded to loaded. I am not sure if I should go with the medium-duty leafs or Heavy duty leafs. I think a stock Tacoma bed is about 350lbs. UTE LTD. says the flatbed is 250lbs. I was thinking the mediums might be sufficient. I do not want to ride around with the rear 2" higher when unloaded. Trying to maintain a close to factory rake. Looking for input here.

I also went ahead and ordered new bushings and UCA's and bump stops.

I will be running 255/85/16. I love this size on the Tacoma

The truck will see a good amount of HWY going from A to B. Then it will spend alot of time offroad, logging roads, MTS, snow, mud, etc. It will not be used to rock crawl or jump sand dunes.

Thanks

 

Congratulations on your '14 truck. We just grabbed a 5-lug base model '14 a couple months ago at my house. I think you are correct on medium duty leafs, considering you haven't stated any plans for heavy hauling a bunch of junk or trailers. Heavy duty leafs would make it overly stiff for no good reason.

 

Congrats to you as well. Any build plans?

 

maybe I should specify what I am looking for.

I am looking for around 2" lift up front with an ARB bumper & winch. Then around 2.5 in the rear, trying to maintain somewhat close to factory rake.

Front Coil options are 886 660lbs at 402mm or 887 590 at 400mm

Rear leafs are ELO96R (600lbs constant ) or the ELO95R ( 200-300lbs over).

 

I don't have a build plan, but I am dipping my toe in the water of mods. https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/texas-taco-lover-with-base-model-2014.723035/

 

Congratulations on the purchase of the new truck! If you have any questions about your flatbed install, I can certainly assist!

Check out this thread for install, as there will be many similarities, as the included instructions aren't great (at the time we did a Ute Ltd. were terrible). Also for relocating your fill next and some other little details!

If you're looking to add tool boxes or better fenders, we can certainly assist with those as well --> CLICK HERE

 

Thanks Ralf,
I got a deal I could not pass up on the UTE LTD. Your product looks really well built. If I need some upgrades I will let you know

 

Don't get ome leaf springs you'll wreck your shackles and they make way to much noise if youre on a budget get dobinsons leafs if not get Deaver or icon

 

Well too late. I have had good luck with OME leaf's in the past. Have you had bad luck with them?

 

How do the Dakars wreck shackles?

 

Yes lots of people have. I had there HDs on my truck for about a year before I got sick of them and replaced with Deaver.

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/overland-outfitters-canada-official-thread.702118/page-5

Post 81

 

I've been running Dakars for over 60k miles with no issues. I'd recommend getting the HD pack and removing a leaf if needed.

 

There is more to that story. Mine don't rub...

*edit, looking through that thread I'm guessing the weight on the rear caused the hanger to flex which allowed the contact*

 

There's definitely more to that story than "OME ate my shackles". There are 1000's of sets of these springs out there getting the snot used out of them without this kind of damage. I file this case under user error. You said you knew of a lot of cases where this happens. I'd like to see them. Oh, and all springs squeak.

 

Finally got it all accomplished, Hit a few speedbumps but all in all, I am pretty satisfied. I still might try and redo the fuel neck

 

Did you see the fuel filler relocation kit I did when I first had a similar deck?

 

Very well done. Love a simple, functional build.

 

While it looks cool, what does one actually use something like that for?

 

Can’t do this with a factory box