kings KSTAC05 - i want your input

hey guys.. im not really all that familiar with trucks as i work on small sports cars but i want to get your suggestion on these..

KSTAC05
https://www.rogue-offroad.com/product-p/kstac05.htm

My configuration is
NO COMPRESSION ADJUSTERS
3 Leave AAL
Extended Travel
SPC UCA 25470






King Complete Kit for 05+Tacoma
Fits All 2005+ Tacomas 4WD & 2WD Prerunner (6 lug wheels only)

We have put together a complete kit with performance in mind.Includes:
25001-119 - King Front 2.5 Remote Reservoir Coilovers for 05+ Tacoma (6 lug)King’s new line of Original equipment manufacturer, (OEM), shock upgrade kits provide a bolt onsuspension system that elevates your on and off-road performance to unmatched levels. Each kit has been subjected to punishing real world testing to develop the optimal damping curves and spring rates for your vehicle. Built with the same quality of materials and precise tolerances found on our high end race shocks our OEM upgrade kits enable you to experience the famous King ride quality on your daily driver or prerunner.
25001-121 - King 2.5 Rear Remote Reservoir Shocks for 05+ Tacoma (6 lug)
Measurements: Extended - 24.133", Collapsed - 15.541"
Built with race winning design features our kits come complete and provide simple 100% bolt on installation with no cutting or welding done to your vehicle.
**Add compression adjustability to your front and rear shocks by choosing this option in the drop down. (Includes King part #'s 25001-119A and 25001-121A)
Icon Progressive Add a Leaf Pack - Designed and produced to the highest standards.Spring retaining clamps on both ends keeps the pack centered.Anti-friction pads on both ends reduce any noises.This is the best riding AAL on the market.**Use with your stock overload for 2.5” of rear lift and extra rear weight. May be used without the factory overload for best ride quality and about 2” of rear lift. Includes new U bolts.
58450 ICON Vehilce Dynamics Uniball Upper Control Arms
4130 chromoly tubular upper control arms are 100% bolt on and hand crafted in the U.S.A.
CNC machined slug adapters press into the spindle and convert the factory ball joint to a 1" uniball for added component strength & maximum wheel travel.
Custom profile upper and lower hi-misalignment spacers maximize droop wheel travel and are machined from heat treated 17-4 stainless steel. The lower hi-misalignment spacer registers into the slug adapter for maximum strength.
Upper control arms combined with extended length coil over shocks will allow for up to 1" of additional wheel travel.
Urethane bushings reduce bushing deflection compared to stock rubber bushings.
Control arm pivots include zerk fittings to grease the urethane bushings & inner sleeves without disassembly.
2 stage powder coat process includes a durable clear coat to provide a long lasting finish.
Complete grade 8 hardware kit is included.

PRICE $3,343.56 with a 5% discount
final cost is 3176.38

let me know your thoughts on it.. im not an extreme offroader.. just looking for kings with a smooth ride around town and a lift so i can fit 33s

 

Do the rears need to be extended lengths, given they are stock springs on AAL?

 

If 33s won’t fit stock, then they won’t fit lifted either. Prepare for cutting if you plan to use the travel of your new expensive suspension.

 

Thats the lift that I started with originally on my truck. I would go with Total Chaos or camburg upper arms. Also a good price. Stay with extended travel because you honestly wont regret it. Extended travel counts to the fronts not the rears.

 

ok so SPC UCA wont work? i mean i want it quiet.. no creeking..

 

You can spend a hell of a lot less and get a very trail worthy setup that you can also drive on the street. Are Kings really that smooth? I’ve heard mixed reviews about Kings

 

SPC UCA is a very good product that is probably more appropriate for your use. Cambourg or TC are great products but are more racing/hardcore offroading uca. Your stated use probably won't take advantage of their benefits but will definitely experience their downsides (more maintenance/noise). Filthy Motorsports has a really good video ln the plusses and minuses of the different uca.

 

Lots of people have been very happy with OME kits and bilstein 6112/5160 combos. BUT my Kings are like riding on clouds. I find myself having to wait along the trail because my bilstein 5100 equipped friends are far behind, getting rattled.

@potmilkz I think you'll be very happy with that setup. But keep in mind, you're gonna have to chop some things (easily done) to fit 33s.

 

My advice, buy the compression adjusters its an extra $500 but well worth it. If you get them without the adjusters and not custom valved, youll end up with something in between with no adjustability. I had the icon AAL and they were pretty stiff, I swapped them out for the RXT leaf pack and it was a huge improvement. Dont skimp out just to have it now. In the end its worth it to save a little longer to get the extras. Famous saying around here, buy once cry once.

 

I agree get the compression adjusters.

Just installed my ext kings over the weekend with baja kits UCA and I’m super happy with the plushness.

They are a similar softness to stock, way smoother and consistent feeling through the travel and provide a super controlled feeling over stock....is no bounciness or dive.

Loving mine

 

alright guys.. i would take your advice and get the compression adjusters.. but overall this kit isnt bad right? running 33s will require a cab chop? i am fine with that.. ive seen it done and it is no biggie.