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Want a bullet proof suspension/steering setup 150k+ miles needed

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by bcrook7602, Jun 6, 2013.

  1. Jun 6, 2013 at 3:55 PM
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    bcrook7602

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    I just bought a '13 dbl cab TRD Off Road 4x4 truck. I want to level off the front end and add in some aftermarket parts to make it bullet proof! I need to get at least 150kmiles out of it with very little problems just normal maitinence. My questions are do I need a uniball UCA setup as well as something the beef up the LBJ's due to the lift? How would you lift the front to get a level look? I am going to be drivng a lot of on pavment miles with some off roading but my off roading can get a little instense (mainly during hunting season) driving a lot of old rocky logging roads and need something that will hold up to it.

    I had a 04 tundra with 5100's and a diff drop kit and had a lot of problems with UBJ's and LBJ's (one of which blew out on me while doing 65mph- glad to be alive!) and it chewed up my cv axle boots so I would rather not level the front end on my Taco if its going to cause problems.

    Any info will really help me as this is my first Taco and I dont know much about them yet.
     
  2. Jun 6, 2013 at 4:22 PM
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    Pugga

    Pugga Pasti-Dip Free 1983 - 2015... It was a good run

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    x2 on the OME kit. Just so you know, the OME kit won't be the weak point, before you hit 150k miles, you will likely end up replacing at least a few of the folliowing: wheel bearings, ball joints, bushings, bearings, CV shafts/boots, sway bar links and tie rod ends.
     
  3. Jun 6, 2013 at 4:32 PM
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    SierraExp

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    I typically tell people that the average lifespan of ANY shock is going to be about 50k miles give or take a little. Doesnt mean that some arent going to see more than that but looking for something that is guaranteed to last 150k+ simply will not happen. That being said the OME setup is a fantastic option.
     

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