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Toytec Coilovers Vs. Icon

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by TacoXtreme, Jan 18, 2015.

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  1. Jan 18, 2015 at 5:01 PM
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    First, yes I searched and didn't come up with a thread answering a specific question I have. I am currently running 5100s at 2.5" (stock coils), billies and wheelers 3 leaf aal in rear. 265/70/17 at3's. Wanting to leave the rear and upgrade the front to get rid of the rake and I plan to buy coilovers. Should I just buy the toytec coilover kit for my 5100's, or get standard travel icons for 3"? And yes im getting uca's (light racing). What are the pros and cons of each? I lightly wheel once or twice a year but dd other than that. wanting to upgrade to 285s. if I overlooked something, please link me to the right thread. Thanks guys!
     
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  2. Jan 18, 2015 at 5:03 PM
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    Spend a little more and get Icons, much better product. Get the extended travel, they will work fine with the LR UCA.
     
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  3. Jan 18, 2015 at 5:06 PM
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    Yea I noticed they were the same price. I guess I'm just wondering how dependable the toytecs are. I have seen where people say they are very stiff at first
     
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  4. Jan 18, 2015 at 5:06 PM
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    pretty sure you gotta strap the extended travel ones if using a stock length LCA.
     
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  5. Jan 18, 2015 at 5:07 PM
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    He said hes going to get LR UCAs.
     
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  6. Jan 18, 2015 at 5:08 PM
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    Strap it? So I'd need a long travel style lca?
     
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  7. Jan 18, 2015 at 5:09 PM
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    Nope, go back to my first post.
     
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  8. Jan 18, 2015 at 5:12 PM
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    nd4 is talking about LCA... lower control arms. Just wondering what he means by strapping it?
     
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  9. Jan 18, 2015 at 5:13 PM
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    Oh I missed that. You can run extended travel coilovers with stock LCA, no straps needed.
     
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  10. Jan 18, 2015 at 5:15 PM
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    What travel difference is there? I don't flex much and I'm really after clearance for 285 and a better ride more than anything
     
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  11. Jan 18, 2015 at 5:18 PM
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    I think its an inch at the wheels. The extended travel is same price as regular, theres no reason not to get them.
     
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  12. Jan 18, 2015 at 5:21 PM
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    I noticed you have them, what size tire and height setup are you running?
     
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  13. Jan 18, 2015 at 5:23 PM
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    I have them at 2" and have 265/75/16, but will be getting 255/85/16 (33x10) soon.
     
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  14. Jan 18, 2015 at 5:25 PM
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    Like said above....no need for straps with extended travel icons. I have them and love them. They're great both on the road and off the road.
     
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  15. Jan 18, 2015 at 5:28 PM
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    So with icon extended travel co, uca's, I can get 3" and correct my driver lean without a spacer, and run 285's?
     
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  16. Jan 18, 2015 at 5:28 PM
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    And swaybar relocate of course
     
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  17. Jan 18, 2015 at 5:42 PM
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    Yes, but 285s will still rub in certain positions unless you do a cab mount chop.
     
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  18. Jan 18, 2015 at 5:44 PM
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    Yes, I'm running them at 3" with 35s. With 285s your going to have to do a cab mount chop so you don't rub.
     
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  19. Jan 18, 2015 at 5:49 PM
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    hey sje1124. What are your hub to fender measurements with the dakars?
     
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  20. Jan 18, 2015 at 5:52 PM
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    lol running them at what? you got the " but no number
     
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