3rd Gen Owners with King Coilovers

I have the #600 coil and would like to change with #700, does anyone know where to order one? I have the 2.5 Ext. Thanks

 

So....I finally got tired of the Bilstein 5100s.

I’m ready to pull the trigger on 25001-119A-600-EXT
From what I have read I should go with 600 coils since I don’t have weight on the front.

I have a question for those of you who didn’t get the adjusters, do you regret it?
What store do recommend?

 

if whoever you go with has the option of getting 650 coils then I would suggest that. It is a nice middle ground that isn't as rough as unladen 700 coils but isn't too soft that if you put any weight on it the truck will sag. It leaves you with the option to add stuff in the future without having to upgrade coils

As for vendors, king shocks has MAP and so basically everyone will have the same price save for maybe 20 bucks saved here and there. You might be able to get a lower price on group buys or if you message vendors privately as lower prices than those assigned cannot be posted publicly. There are a few vendors that offer tuning services for your new shocks so that they perform even better brand new out of the box when you install them which, to me, is a good incentive to go with one over the other. Accutune is one company I have heard very good things about.

An option, if you can wait a bit, is to see what independence sales may be out there. A bit of discounts here and there can help offset some of the cost.

 

I have those exact shocks with the #650 springs and don't have a single regret. They ride like butter! Only added weight is a TRD pro skidplate and a set of sliders. Got my fronts from @Downsouth Motorsports and my rears from @AccuTune Offroad both companies offer great customer service.

 

I’ve had both the 600’s and now 700’s. The differences are minor. I would do the 7’s. You can’t predict the future. Best to be prepared.

 

Butter huh? How many threads are you showing on your kings? I’m asking cause I’ll be swapping mine out this week from 600 to 650.

 

I believe Wheelers OffRoad sells them

 

I'm showing five threads and am very close to level with med duty Dakars.

 

You may want to read this article before deciding on spring rate, it does make a difference.

https://accutuneoffroad.com/articles/coilover-spring-rates-for-toyota-tacoma-4runner/

 

Very cool-thanks for sharing this

 

Level with 5 threads? I have Dakar medium as well and I got Rake with my 600 but I’m showing way more threads too.

Thanks for your input. Trying to figure out how many threads to go with the 650s. Either level or a little higher up front. I can’t stand the “stink bug” look.

 

this thread has been really helpful!
My kings will be here on Friday!
I went with 600s coils because I really do not plan to add any weight to front.
I want to be prepared for the installation so it can go smooth as possible.

I want to get 2.5in of lift, from what I have read I’m looking at 11-9 threads showing, can anybody chime in on this?

What grease should I use on the UCAs?

Thanks

 

This is my stance with five threads.

 

Thats what I did and got pretty much exactly 2.5 inches above stock. Be sure to use lube on the threads if you aren't using a compressor

 

Thank you, how’s the ride with the settings you have?

 

Pretty good. Not exactly a cloud on road as some say, but nice. You will have firmer tires which you will notice and there is more bump steer than stock. The shocks are definitely made for off road at speed, which is where they really shine. The springs also take weeks to really break in to the point that they are cush. I usually run them pretty close to full soft on road and pretty stiff off road or for extended highway cruising (Colorado has some tight corners on the highways)

 

Im at 10 and 7 I believe. I'm right around 2.5". I have BAMF sliders and RCI Aluminum skids.

If you dont have one of these buy one.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...19Ghcmw7j_94FBBynmTgKmk40-1Xbgp8aAi1MEALw_wcB

 

Hey guys so im having a small dilemma on what to get. So i talked to Micah from D S M but i want to hear from your guys experience with the dakars.
should i get dakars or another type of leafs. What would you guys recommend?

 

This has to do with the stack height of the Dakar pack (they are tall) which requires a longer shock

 

@Funzy I would rather stick with the standard king shock. Do know what other set of leafs would pair good with the kings standard rear shocks?