mouse007
Explorer
Those look amazing man! I love how they look and function, but just not the cost
LOL..!! Yes, I feel you took me some time to save up.
mouse007's build (2014 DCSB 4x4 Taco)
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LOL..!! Yes, I feel you took me some time to save up.
mouse007
Explorer
Thank you, I am OCD... HAHAHAHAHA...!!
tacozord
Adventurer
I didn't change my pre-load at all. Once I put the 700lb springs on, my ride height was perfect.
Yes, I set the CDC to "S" for everday driving. Offroad, I'm typically around 4-5.
brianjwilson
Some sort of lost...
For what it's worth, Icon states that 3-4 is roughly equal to the non adjustable shocks.
Normal driving, without my FWC, I set mine to 3 up front. Honestly I might try lower except my rear shocks are valved more firm for the camper. So rear shocks on mine get set at 1 or S when empty. If I ran the front shocks at S when empty it wouldn't be balanced at all.
Ride comfort is an individual thing though, so just turn them until you like how it rides!
Normal driving, without my FWC, I set mine to 3 up front. Honestly I might try lower except my rear shocks are valved more firm for the camper. So rear shocks on mine get set at 1 or S when empty. If I ran the front shocks at S when empty it wouldn't be balanced at all.
Ride comfort is an individual thing though, so just turn them until you like how it rides!
mouse007
Explorer
Awesome, my preload was set very low. Almost "0" thread showing on the shock body. I forgot you had the 650# coils on before. I played with it last weekend and I think I have right stance. So fa, for street use the "S" setting is the best with 700# coils. Thanks man..!!
mouse007
Explorer
My next step is the rear, I had a few other parts to buy so only upgrade the front end as or right now. I don't know if I'll get the CDC valve for the rears, do you think its worth it..?
brianjwilson
Some sort of lost...
I don't know, I never here anyone who complains when they don't have the CDC valve so who knows? Lol
I mainly went that route because my rear axle weight nearly doubles from completely empty for fully loaded with camper, water, fuel, gear, kid etc. You can always send them in and upgrade later too.
PoweredBySoy
New member
Hey, Mouse. Saw your truck on TacomaWorld. It's a beast, I love it.
I'm interested in those BFG 34-10.50's and I was wondering your thoughts on getting them to fit on 2" of lift. I know you have 3", but how much trimming did you have to do for those? I realize I'd be looking at a CMC at the very least.
I'm on the Bilstien 6112's and they're only set on ring #3, so I have some room to bump them up if needed, but I'd rather not preload any more than I have to.
I have the TRD SEMA wheels. I'm not sure of their specs, but I know they stick out a bit farther than stock.
Thanks for any insight.
Cute kid. I have a girl roughly the same age. I'm rockin' the Britax carseat mod.
I'm interested in those BFG 34-10.50's and I was wondering your thoughts on getting them to fit on 2" of lift. I know you have 3", but how much trimming did you have to do for those? I realize I'd be looking at a CMC at the very least.
I'm on the Bilstien 6112's and they're only set on ring #3, so I have some room to bump them up if needed, but I'd rather not preload any more than I have to.
I have the TRD SEMA wheels. I'm not sure of their specs, but I know they stick out a bit farther than stock.
Thanks for any insight.
Cute kid. I have a girl roughly the same age. I'm rockin' the Britax carseat mod.
mouse007
Explorer
Hey bud, thank you..!! If you set the caster at over 2.5* you'll be golden. I'm now on the Icon Coil's and set them very low, also considering taking my helper spring off the Dakar's to lower the rear. I never wheeled the 34's but did several flex test to make sure they didn't rub. In my case they never rubbed, they are sold now but it's an awesome tire. I really like the KO2 and will buy it again, I just don't like the look of a 17" wheel on a Tacoma but love the size & look of the 34" KO2 wish they would make this in a 16"...
mouse007
Explorer
Ha...!! Thanks man, that's very true.
PoweredBySoy
New member
I'm currently at 3.0 caster with the LR UCA's. My alignment guy hit 3.0 pretty easy, so I think he could go more if needed and keep everything else zero'd.
Did you have your Icon's lowered while the KO2's were still on - and no rub?
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mouse007
Explorer
Hey bud, yup I ran the 34" KO2's with the ICON's for a few 100 miles, no problems. I think the wheel offset plays a big roll as well.
mouse007
Explorer
16x8 FN Wheels & 285/75 R16 BFG KO2's.
Got me some new Wheels & Tires..!! I couldn't be happier, thanks to Tacoma World member @JdMeF9SiR2 of FN Wheels for all the help and the perfect color recommendation.
I did measured the old 34" KO2's v.s. these new 285" KO2's and they were a hair taller about 1/2" could this be correct..?
I also now rub a tad on the pass side lower fender flare, need to see if my tech can dial in a tad bit more Caster. I guess this due to the offset of the new wheels..?
Got me some new Wheels & Tires..!! I couldn't be happier, thanks to Tacoma World member @JdMeF9SiR2 of FN Wheels for all the help and the perfect color recommendation.
I did measured the old 34" KO2's v.s. these new 285" KO2's and they were a hair taller about 1/2" could this be correct..?
I also now rub a tad on the pass side lower fender flare, need to see if my tech can dial in a tad bit more Caster. I guess this due to the offset of the new wheels..?
wreckdiver1321
Overlander
Truck looks great mouse! I'm not usually a fan of aftermarket wheels (ever), but those look pretty fantastic in your truck!
If I'm not mistaken, your previous tires were tall and skinny, yes? The rubbing might be from the extra tire width.
If I'm not mistaken, your previous tires were tall and skinny, yes? The rubbing might be from the extra tire width.
mouse007
Explorer
Hey bud, thank you...!! In person they look amazing. The color is almost spot on, I feel like I'm in a rap video "Imagining Taco's with the same color wheels" Yes the 34" KO2's were slightly thinner, but I ran 285" KO's on my O.E. wheels and didn't rub..? That's why I was thinking the offset on these new wheels could be the problem.