ICON Stage 4 w/ Billet UCA's vs. ICON Stage 3 w/o UCA's

First post here. I'm looking to do a 3" lift on my 2015 double cab long bed and I'm currently fixated on the iCON Stage 4 w/ Billet UCA's. I travel off road to remote mountain locations 2 to 3 days a week and I'm pretty disappointed with the ride height as it is stock. I have to really baby this thing on the forest service roads. Long bed, so obviously i'm not crawling, but driving fire/logging roads. I'm hoping to hear some solid advice. I'd like to go with stronger UCA's than stock as I may be a bit hard on the ol' rig on occasion. As for load carrying, I have a bed full of tools and ladders on the rack pretty much everyday, if that matters. Ultimately, I want to be able to drive forest service roads @ 30-40 mph at times with less worry. Thank you in advance and I'll get up to speed with the proper ways to post ASAP.

 

Either one will suit you well. Billet UCA's probably aren't necessary, but they sure are beautiful! Icon tubular arms are plenty strong and significantly less expensive.

Edit: welcome to TW!!

 

The tubular UCA's will do everything the billet UCA's will, without looking as cool. If you're going to be driving bumpy roads for long periods of time at a decent speed, I would go with this kit.

http://iconvehicledynamics.com/shop...5-suspension-system-stage4-w-tubular-uca.html

Link provided for info, you can find that kit or piece it together elsewhere for cheaper.

 

Thanks for the prompt response boys! spiralout462 your right on the money, billet is just pretty lookin' and I'm a working man, so I probably will go tubular. PVT Pablo, thank you as well, I've spent too long staring at that website!

 

Billets are a waste of money, also ditch the icon leafs that come with the kit. Get the tubulars and use the saved money for a full leaf pack.

 

Boom. I'm already patting myself on the back for finally joining a tacoma forum. PahalaTacoma, which leaf pack do you recommend?

 

Either Dakars or Allpro Expo leafs wI'll probably work well for you. Depending on your constant load.

I enjoy the Icon AAL, but it will sag with weight for sure.

 

Definitely do UCAS. Tubes are fine.

Dakar leaf pack FTW!

Trail Limo here

 

Excellent. I'll do a separate leaf pack than the ICON and run the tubular UCA's. Couple more paychecks and it's on!