Toytec Boss 2.5 Aluma Series

Anyone have any experience with these guys? I tried doing some research on YouTube for reviews but not much out there, apparently Elka makes these shocks for Toytec that's about as much as I can find, I like there 3inch lift package but it seems not much people are running these.

 

Many failures with Toytec branded suspension.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/toytec-boss-2-0-front-aluma-series-coilovers-05-tacoma-2-3-lift.812701/#post-29149018
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/toytec-boss-2-0-aluma-series-coilover-catastrophic-failure-safety-warning.809603/#post-29044870
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/toytect-boss-aluma-2-0-leaking-5k-miles.801437/#post-28852093

 

well dang that sucks thats playing with my money I really liked those shocks,
what can you say about Elka? these are the other options I was looking at
https://www.elkasuspension.com/prod...ta-tacoma-4x4-2005-to-2022-2-in-to-3-in-lift/

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/search/18304327/?q=Elka&t=post&o=date&c[node]=18

 

I run these.
Toytec is local to me, so they did the install. It's been 3 years and 25K miles. I have not had an issue with the shocks or springs.
When I got it installed at the shop, they had some other line of rear shocks installed, and told me that they found a defect and they were waiting on replacements from the factory and to come back in 2 weeks and they would swap them. I went back and they swapped them out that day. Very cool of them to not just let my truck sit there for 2 weeks.
I guess if I was to note one nit-pick. the red anodizing on the rear shock tops is a little faded. But the fronts are still shiny and red.
Functionally, they're as good as they were on day1.
I do off-road mountain trails often, but the shocks are very road-friendly.
I would say give them a call. They'll give you all the details you need.
Mechanical issues can happen, but they seem like a company that would back their product.

 

I’ve had the Aluma 2.0s on my 3rd gen 4Runner for 3 1/2 years with no issues and they ride fantastic. Forums can often be an echo chamber of people with issues with a product, but remember hardly anyone goes online to say they aren’t having problems. IME, these are high quality coilovers (I can only vouch for the 2.0s though).

 

I ran 2.0's for 2 years ride quality was great but I was to hard on them or had a problematic set. I'm not on 2.5 rears and 2.5dcs fronts.
If your looking elka I suggest the 2.5's if your hard on your truck.

 

I have the Toytec 2.0 aluma, 3 inch lift. They were installed and sold at my local Toyota Dealership. They are awesome and ride better than the original shocks. I’ve had no issues and would recommend them, definitely!

 

My truck is a pavement driving 99% of the time and like 1% dirt

 

They look so nice, are you running stock UCA?

 

I called Toytec this morning and talked with Hugo, had some questions, I also ask about there UCA that they make he said they are very, and I also ask him who makes Toytec shocks, He said Elka, elka makes some good shit....

 

Yes, I used the stock upper control arms.