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Because Baja!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Brandon###, May 10, 2013.

  1. May 11, 2013 at 10:25 AM
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  2. May 11, 2013 at 10:46 AM
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    Uh, unless you need load capacity or increased clearance.

    "way better" depends on application.
     
  3. May 11, 2013 at 10:50 AM
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    You know what else? Brandon took a risk and did something no one else on TW has done before: get the TRD Baja suspension and get it ready to put it on a non-Baja truck. Until a few of the early adopters do this and report with results, everyone else is just pissing in the wind when they claim it's a poor value. It's not just about counting inches of lift you mouth-breathers.
     
  4. May 11, 2013 at 10:59 AM
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    What, pray tell, is the risk?

    The Baja suspension may be fine for plenty of people for what they intend to utilize their vehicle for.

    Considering $1500 (which may or may not be what he paid) will get you a set of top tier coilovers from King, Icon, Fox and a set of rear shocks to match, I don't see the value in the purchase. If you think this TRD equipment is going to hold a candle to the race-houses in any metric, you're smoking something potent.

    I would've gone with this package for that dollar figure myself:

    http://downsouthmotorsports.com/i-8...a-tacoma-6-lug-05-current-stage-1-system.html

    Front brake line and bump stop changes are unnecessary for 2" of lift, but if you really want to, you can use the extra $125 left over after purchasing the Icon kit I linked above to pick up extended brake lines: (scroll to the bottom)

    And some superbumps:
     
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  5. May 11, 2013 at 10:59 AM
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    5160, 5100, 9100

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  6. May 11, 2013 at 11:09 AM
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  7. May 11, 2013 at 11:55 AM
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    Looks good Brandon###
    Pretty beefy :D
     
  8. May 11, 2013 at 12:07 PM
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    the icon stage 1 kit is nice, the front shocks are probably better than mine, but i would rather have my 5160s out back. the brake line bracket is for the rear beacause of the extra travel, the bump stops are for the front

    either way i dont think i would be able to tell a difference from the driver's seat for the type of stuff we do. we dont drive fast off road which is probably where the icons would shine.

    it would be cool to see a shock dyno comparison test between all of the big shock mfrs
     
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  9. May 11, 2013 at 12:11 PM
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    With that logic, I guess you'd better just scrap the whole F'n truck and just rebuild everything yourself.:confused:



    It's his money, he did his homework. Why the hell should he have to justify his decision to all of you???? If you don't like the set up or think is a bad deal. DON'T BUY IT!


    OP: Keep us updated when you get the install done and they break in. I wanna know how they run.
     
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  10. May 11, 2013 at 12:19 PM
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    :rofl: maybe they will come out with an icon edition taco and then we can give everyone hell for having OEM shocks
     
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    I didn't.
     
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    Spending $1500 on suspension that everyone knocks? Kudos if that's chump change to you daddy warbucks.
     
  14. May 11, 2013 at 3:00 PM
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    Spending any amount of money on OEM equipment that is sold on dealer floors is hardly risky.
     
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    But if "every other aftermarket suspension kit is better" for the money, this is kind of a leap.

    I'll agree when you say that OEM parts impose the least amount of risk when it comes to fitment, finish, and performance. That's the appeal of the Baja kit to me.
     
  16. May 11, 2013 at 3:39 PM
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    Misquote. I think you can get much more suspension, in every metric, for the same money.

    But perhaps the OP wants unique points. His money, his call. I just web wheel here.
     
  17. May 11, 2013 at 4:12 PM
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    Here's the way I look at it Brandon. If you are happy with it that is all that matters. It looks damn good on your truck and if the performance that you get out of it is what you wanted then you got a good deal. Don't let anyone shit on your parade.

    Money to me is relative. I have spent way too much on my truck to even begin counting (my wife would be PISSED if she really knew lol). I have a set of aftermarket headlights sitting in my office floor right now because I decided to do a BHLM instead. They were installed on my truck 2 hours (just 2 fucking hours lol). Money wasted on my part but it pushed me to do the BHLM that I otherwise wouldn't have done. Now I guess I just need to sell the others ;).

    Could you have spent less money and got similar or better performance? Probably but so what? At least with the TRD equipment you shouldn't have any worries and it "should" be factory covered. Add to that it is "factory" bolt on performance. Those two things in themselves would justify the cost for me. Just my 2 cents.

    Cheers Gents!
     
  18. May 11, 2013 at 4:23 PM
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    Thanks.

    I'm really not sure why the word "Baja" brings out so many haters here. There are many suspension packages that cost close to the same $, but deliver less in performance.

    It doesn't bother me because I got exactly what I wanted: no vsc issues, no spacers, no drop brackets, no pinion angle issues, no vibes, no leaks, no squeaks, no alignment issues, no extra stiff suspension, etc..... Just a good all around suspension with no problems to deal with.
     
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    Exactly why "I" think you got a good deal. If you are happy that is all that matters.

    My mother used to be Co-Owner of a Chrysler dealership. I used to get people ask me all the time "did I get a good deal?" My answer to them was always "were you happy at the time of the sale and was the salesman happy?" If the answer to that question was yes then no matter the price they got a good deal.
     
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    I think it's funny that everybody gets worked up when somebody has a different opinion on the lift in question

    This is a discussion forum afterall
     

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