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Suspension upgrade/ rebuilding project ?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Ikle, Oct 21, 2017.

  1. Oct 21, 2017 at 10:33 AM
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    Ikle

    Ikle [OP] New Member

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    First Name:
    Kyle
    Vehicle:
    2006 Speedway Blue DCSB TRD Sport 4x4
    Hi all,
    This is my first post. I have been gathering info via search feature for the last few weeks on upgrading my suspension. I have a 2006 Tacoma DCSB 4x4 trd sport with 130,000 miles, the truck runs great and is completely stock except for newer 17x8.5 wheels, I have owned it since 2009 and it will be going in for a frame and LCA replacement in December. I did the rear leaf spring recall this week and I am going to be replacing all of the stock suspension parts before it goes in for new frame and LCA replacemen, I am considering two options:

    Option 1 Front:

    adjustable 5100's
    885 springs
    LR UCA
    Moog inner/outer tie rod ends
    Moog swaybar end links
    Moog swaybar bushings

    Rear:

    Deaver AAL or HS AAL
    5100's

    Tires/Wheel combo:

    Cooper AT3's 275/70R17
    MB TKO 17x8.5 with a -6 offset

    Option 2 Front:

    adjustable 5100's
    883 spring
    Moog UCA
    Moog inner/outer tie rod ends
    Moog swaybar end links
    Moog swaybar bushings

    Rear:

    Stock Toyota recall leaf springs
    5100's

    Tire/Wheel combo:
    Cooper AT3's 265/70R17
    Same wheels as in Option 1

    My first thought was to go with Option 1 because of the bad ass look , but after reading a post where people were experiencing front end vibrations after doing a 2.0-3.0 lift, even with a diff drop, which in the worst case scenario was the front diff bearing being bad. This was concerning to me since it was occurring not only in higher mile trucks but lower mile trucks too, which makes me think there is a design flaw which has no recall on thus far, costing the owner $1,100 or more. I haven't yet heard of this happening in front lifts in the 1.0-1.5 area. I have been doing multiple searches on using the 883 in a DC but it seems everyone goes with the 884/885's. The ride height measurements from center of hub to bottom of flares on my truck are: LF 20 RF 20 1/2"
    LR 21 1/2" RR 21"

    Using the HS spring guide the 883/5100 combo should raise the front up 1" which would put the rear about a 1/2" higher than front.

    This is my daily driver and I don't do any off roading yet. So I am asking for your experiences and opinions on both of the options. Sorry for the post being so long but I have been pulling my hair out on which way to go the last few weeks.

    Thanks for your help, Kyle.
     

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