Icon Stage 3 or Stage 4?

I was originally set on stage 2 and was going to get UCA down the line. I want to do it right the first time. I am still at least 2 months from a lift and tires but trying to narrow it down. I am leaning towards Tubular control arms So my question is, what are the pros/cons and main differences between Stage 3 and 4? Remote Resi fronts? Mid travel or Long travel? Any input suggestions and of course PICTURES will be greatly appreciated.

 

I went with a Stage 4 (remote resi, 700# coils, extended travel) with tubular UCA's and a Dakar leaf pack. I will actually be doing the install tomorrow and can post pictures afterwards. My suggestion would be to go stage 4, since if you plan on spending a good amount of money on a quality suspension, you might as well get the best.

 

I do plan on wheeling, resi it is.

That was my thought, Its only another $300-$400 more.

 

Main difference is the front coilover. Stage 3 is no reservoir where stage 4 has the reservoir.

You can do mt with either stage just make sure the front coilover is the extended travel version when purchasing. You can't do long travel as that involves a lot more and non stock length uppers and lowers. And costs a lot more.

As for pros and cons....just depends on the type of off roading you do. The non reservoir will do great for normal road driving, forest service roads, and crawling. If you want to go fast in the desert then the reservoir will help keep the oil cooler and performing better. I look at it is if going fast is your goal, get reservoirs. If daily driving and weekend off roading is your goal, either will work great

 

You wont need the resi unless you plan on doing hours of long bumpy trails at high speeds. The front has less travel and doesn't need extra oil to cool unless you run it hard. I had stage 3 before I went long travel and it was great.

 

Anyone know the difference between stage 2 and stage 3? Piecing together a kit but getting the AAL taken out and replacing with Dakars. Any advice will help!

 

Can I do something like this with my stage 4?

 

That’s a LSK long travel kit pictured on nates Tacoma