Need quick suspension advice

appreciate that, saw the Hammers but was also looking at the Rago - will need to make a decision

 

I have done rago and archive both are good products. Did an installation video but I record in Spanish.
https://youtu.be/qxpjPfCt3j4

cheers!

 

Lmk if you have questions in regards of 5100’s all around, ome 885 at bottom clip, no sway bar and rear home build 6 leaf with no overload. I love how the truck handles and feels on and off road.

 

And in case you want to gain more info and useful knowledge on the prado ifs platform here you go : Kai is the man https://youtube.com/@TinkerersAdventure

 

Oh! And I sent you a pm with the sliders info. Cheers!

 

Candidly, this is a bit of a weird build. I'm not buying this guy wheels and tires. Because we aren't doing wheels and tires (and he intends to do wheels and tires next year) I'm going to go coilovers up front so they can be adjusted later, and now I'm leaning towards an ad a leaf to get 1.5-2" now, and then he can buy a leaf pack in the future when he does wheels and tires and then go 3" all around. But might as well do some other stuff so it's already to go next year; like the UC, rear shocks, ECGS, hangers.

 

cheers man! I may get back to you if my 3rd gen RCI sliders don't work out. Appreciated!

 

I am very happy with this setup.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/rancho-rs9000xl-spc-uca-and-285s.787751/

 

Yup had ECGS do mine when I bought gears.
There is a thread on TW to borrow the tool if you don't want to buy it.

 

The only suggestion I have is to be prepared to be flexible in your choices. Your biggest obstacle is likely to be availability since you are on a limited time frame for getting your parts in and installed. One back ordered part could cause a major headache, so have options in mind for everything.

 

I appreciate your comments here. my buddy wont be getting a bumper or winch so we are definitely going medium duty on the springs

 

Confirmed - same sliders! We are in business at least for that part.

 

Wanted to say a big thank you to everyone that replied. This helped me tremendously and it's good to have a wonderful community to be able to rely on. Thank you.

Ended up ordering (and thank you to Headstrong for getting me an in stock bill of materials, and everything shipped and tracking numbers stupid fast - just like they have for me in the past):
Fox 2.5 extended coils no reservoir (icon not in stock)
SPC UCA
Headstrong Add a leaf + 1/2" shim
Bilstein 5160 rear shocks
Wheelers u bolt flip
OME driveshaft spacer
ECGS clam shell thing
PerryParts bump stops
Rago Fab Hammer Hangers
RCI Rock Sliders (already had in my garage for a Tacoma I never bought)

Thanks again everyone

 

When I installed my 4x4 iron man foam cell pro. I did the ESGS, carrier bearing drop, and sway bar relocation. I did everything at once and I had no vibes like i did when i was on block spacers. Although since doing everything at once I don't know for sure why my truck had vibes before.

 

This. I did OEM 4runner takeoffs, then 5100s, then ICONs... Buy once, cry once, your time for install is worth it. Honestly, kinda wish I went with the bilstein 6112s. They make stellar products for many platforms, and they know what they're doing - not just 4x4 applications.

 

I kept is simple and effective. My Tacoma rides great on road and off road. 2015 DCSB 4x4 TRD OR, 2 1/2 " lift, Bilstein 5100's OME 885X's and OME Dakar CS047R Leaf Packs and OME CB drop kit
I believe the truck will do great on the trip. Marie at Headstrong Offroad can hook you up. Right after lift with stock wheels and tires.
Next picture 285/70/17's and Icon Alphas. BMC and pinchwelds flattened

 

Truck has a nice stance!

Didn't think I was going to ping this thread back but doing so because I had a back and forth with Headstrong on Monday, figured out what they had in stock that fit the project. Ordered it, and cheapest shipping it arrived at my door today. Pretty darn cool. Just another shout out to Headstrong.

 

Nice, You don't really have to spend a lot of $ for a good suspension that will last. It depends on how you are going to be wheeling. OME and Bilstein make a great product.
I picked up my lift from #Headstrongoffroad and Marie helped me load it.
Good people right there.
Before tires and wheels.

 

Going to get my wife to translate this for me. Without knowing what you're saying yet, looks like a solid video.