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Upgrading stock OR suspension

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by johnnytwotimes, Nov 18, 2022.

  1. Nov 20, 2022 at 8:40 AM
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    HellTaco

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    I went with the fox 2.0 all around plus the medium duty ome leaf springs and my ride has been amazing on the road. On trail has done really well absorbing ruts, but I’m not doing any log hopping lol. I also was able to maintain factory rake with my set up.
     
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  2. Nov 20, 2022 at 10:17 AM
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    Why not just Bilstein 5100s all around?
    The front can be lifted with these adjustable shocks and gives a better levelled ride instead of a factory rake.
     
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  3. Nov 20, 2022 at 10:38 AM
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    Personally prefer rake especially off road!
     
  4. Nov 20, 2022 at 10:51 AM
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    I went with the Bilstein 6112/5160 and it made a big difference from the stock off-road suspension. I was surprised how much better it is. When I go fast on the desert trails it eats up the bumps way better. I haven’t tried other suspensions, so not sure how it compares to those.
     
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  5. Nov 20, 2022 at 11:22 AM
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    What kind of lift are you seeing with that set up?
     
  6. Nov 20, 2022 at 11:31 AM
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    I did 1.5” lift / AAL/ UCA and switched to Falken Wildpeaks 265/75r16. I’m new to off-roading and this was a good first step for me. I use this as my daily driver as well.
     
  7. Jan 30, 2023 at 2:10 PM
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    johnnytwotimes

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    Thinking about some fox 2.5 coil overs and rear shocks with reservoirs, not looking to swap out my UCAs, maybe 1” lift in front and rear stay the same. Also will be running 265/70s how do they compare to blistein 6112/5160 set up?
     
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  8. Jan 30, 2023 at 2:18 PM
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    Firn

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    Another vote for the Bilstein 6112 setup. Digressive valving is perfect for a daily driver, WAY less floppy feeling but not harsh on the sharp stuff. Body control over the big (slow) stuff is immediate too.

    No lift required, just set to the lowest groove
     
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  9. Jan 30, 2023 at 3:08 PM
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    My sentiments exactly. And no lift. Buddy got in in my truck (he has 2017 TRD OR stock shocks) - immediately noticed the difference out on some rougher dirt roads - went on and on what difference he felt in my truck's 6112/5160. I agreed w/ him and said even I was surprised how much of change it was.
     

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