Dirt King Fabrication 3rd gen Tacoma Long Travel Install

Hi guys I wanted to share an install we are working on for one of our customers, truck is a 2016 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner double cab. Parts being installed are

-Long Travel Kit DK-813908-B
-Alignment Cam Gussets DK-813973
-Upper Control Arm Double Shear Kit DK-813945
-Spindle Gussets DK-811959
-King Long Travel Spec Coilovers DK-811908-KSS-A
-King Long Travel Spec Triple Bypass DK-811908-25KSB
-Bypass Hoop Kit DK-811910

















We are also installing a set of ADV fiberglass front fenders and bumper caps, I will keep you guys updated as progress continues and post some finalized pics after the fenders are color matched. For more information you can visit our website at dirtkingfabrication.com or email ngardner@dirtkingfabrication.com

 

The timing of this is perfect. Going to be installing your full kit on my 03' 4Runner this summer when I get some time. Didn't realize the bump horns get completely removed to install the cans. Learning shit already. Thank You DK!

 

Yes we completely remove the factory bumps top surround for proper placement of the hydro bump, if you have any questions along the way don't hesitate to reach out to me and i can help you out ngardner@dirtkingfabrication.com or my direct line is 619-567-6240 and we appreciate the support!

 

Solid kits. Always a pleasure to install DK kits.

 

We appreciate it, you guys always knock them out of the park!

Heres some finished pics, I believe the customer will do our spring under kit down the road and most likely some 35s

 

Customer came back and we just completed the spring under install!

 

Any plans on running a ball joint or variation of one in your LT LCA's soon?

 

We are definitely considering it and would love to hear your guys feedback on who would be wanting to run ball joints over uniballs

 

@Dirt King Fab I just installed this kit on my second gen, and it’s amazing. Super stoked to run this. The first few days the kit did amazing. Last weekend I did a trip up to big bear and now the front end (I beleive the bushings in the LCA) literally squeak and creak SO loud.

do you guys have a fox for this? Originally when installed this wasn’t an issue. Now, it sounds Absolutely horrible especially for a brand new front end.

Other than that, I’m beyond stoked! This kit handles insanely good.

 

@BlessdApparel1
Long Travel BS Thread

 

@BlessdApparel1

Step 1: Check torque on all bolts.

Step 2: Did you grease all the bushings / what grease did you use / how did you grease them? Improperly greased poly will squeak a ton especially if sand gets up in the mating surfaces.

 

Thank you both for the responses.
They are torqued to spec. I had greased them prior to install and put a few 100 miles on them and they were silent.

after a trip wheeling in the mud and snow, they are now loud as fuck.

Im gonna stop by @Dirt King Fab and pick up some more grease and see if i can resolve my problem.

 

Hey Matt, while the poly and delrin bushings are a great performance option they can make some noise in less than ideal weather conditions (snow, mud, rain etc) the best option would be to come by and grab a tube of Prothane Super grease (we have in stock SKU

$51 19-1751 Super Grease Tube - 14 oz.

19-1751) and grease all the pivots. For optimal results we recommend to jack up the truck and loosen the control arm pivots, put 2-3 pumps of grease into each pivot and retorque each pivot bolt, then wipe off excess grease. A common mistake is overgreasing with either the wrong grease or doing it with the hardware still tight, this will cause the bushing to swell and become damaged. If you have any questions anyone in our sales team can assist you while you are here

 

@Dirt King Fab 03' 4Runner mock up- made a cardboard template that is the same diameter and length of the hydro can at full bump.

So far this position looks centered on the pad, clears the bypass, keeps the UCA an inch off the inner fender well, and leaves about a 1/2" of shaft left on the shocks.

Gotta get my diff installed and cycle the CV to make sure that clears. Learning as I go, so if anyone sees a problem lmk.

 

Looks good so far, you can bump it further than that as well to where the shock body is touching the rubber shaft bump, that will give you plenty of shaft left. Also I recommend cutting off the smaller rib at the base of the strut mount it will make it much easier to weld your bump stop mounts

 

I guess the red arrow is what your talking about? That probably would make it easier to get the gun in there.
Thank You!!

 

Yes!!

 

Also, make sure you check at full droop for bypass clearance. That's the critical clearance point.

 

Thank you! I had looked at it initially a couple days ago, but I made some changes to the template at full bump, and forgot about that part. SMDH

 

I agree! When we did bumps for my JD kit, I had more clearance issues at droop. The bypass starts to swing inboard when the lower armdroops out.