Suspension Help Please!

[barlowrs]

Hey everyone, first off I’d like to say HI :wavey:, I’m finally registered after hanging around for a while, and this is a GREAT SITE!

I have an 06 Tacoma xcab and am wondering what lift to get for it. I’m planning on building it into an expedition rig :safari-rig:, so I don’t need it to be a crazy rock crawler, or a desert racer, but just be able to hold its own on whatever gets thrown at it. I am also putting on an ARB bumper, winch and other trail armor, so I need a susp setup that can hold the extra weight. I have a free set of 285/75 wheels and tires and hopefully I can use those; I know they will rub, even on a three inch, but I will trim to make them fit.

So the debate is this:

1) D-hoe coilovers, TC UCA, deaver 10 pack, and D-hoe res.

or

2) Toytec lift kit.

or

3) ANY OF YOUR SUGGESTIONS!

I know there is a HUGE difference between the two setups and I realize the D-hoes will be much better, but do you recommend them as necessary or will the toytec be sufficient. I could really use the extra money id save going with toytec, but I don’t want to regret the choice later down some trail....

Any advice you have would be great!

THANKS A LOT GUYS!

 

[Cabnfever]

Door #1

Choice #1 is exactly what I'm putting on my 07 DC Tacoma. But only after I install the schrockworks bumper and the Snug Top shell and the Stubbs sliders.

All it takes is MONEY!!

Wish I could offer you good advise about the toytec lift but it was never a serious consideration for me.

 

[Tucson T4R]

I'm not a Tacoma guru but from a 4Runner perspective the coilovers are high end and the spacers are low end. For general off road use over 4X4 back roads at normal speeds (not dune jumping) OME makes a great suspension upgrade. I assume they alo make a set up for the Tacoma. My OME suspension is outstanding.

 

[Willman]

Sounds like a great plan so far....

Hands down....option #1 is your alround best option!!! I wouldn't even think twice!!!! I got both and love them to death!

Good luck and keep us posted

 

[nvprospector]

Like you I looked around for the best option and what you have for option 1 seems to be the choice everyone else along with myself seem to be happy with.

 

[viter]

choice 1 or Old Man Emu (OME) suspension for a bit lower performance end but a lot of money savings. contact www.trdparts4u.com for a great price and knowledgeable advice. just mention you are a ttora member...
just my 2 cents...

 

[BogusBlake]

I would not even consider those two on the same planet as far as performance goes. An engineered suspension system (like Donahoe or OME) will be like night and day when compared to a "lift kit".

 

[LexusAllTerrain]

I'm not a Tacoma guru but from a 4Runner perspective the coilovers are high end and the spacers are low end. For general off road use over 4X4 back roads at normal speeds (not dune jumping) OME makes a great suspension upgrade. I assume they alo make a set up for the Tacoma. My OME suspension is outstanding.

I agree with TucsonT4R, OLD MAN EMU suspension, since your plans are expedition, this is the key word!
OME are at the top of their game on this department. I also had desided to go with a Shrockworks Bumper and winch, however after further thought I do not believe i need those, for my trips and style of driving, suspension, and tires for me!( maybe rock sliders )but thats it!:iagree: :iagree:

 

[barlowrs]

Hmm ok, i have been looking up info on OME susp.

If i do get this: http://www.trdparts4u.com/PD-OME-TACO-05UPF.aspx?MakeID=1

what else is needed? i assume i will need some UCA, so should i still go with total chaos? also are those coils and front shocks up to the weight of the winch and ARB and everythgin? or do i need to upgrade? haha basically, WHAT DO I BUY? is that kit sufficient as is, or do i need to change anything?

THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Schattenjager]

That is a good setup for a lot of extra gear. The price seems pretty high to me. You might try some of this forums vendors for a better price.

Good Luck!

 

[LexusAllTerrain]

Tacoma - '05 to Current
3 " Lift Kit
Part#: ARB1063
$1009.00
Consist of:
2 x OME884 Front Coil Springs
(use OME885 Heavy Springs for double cab)
2 x N140S Front Struts
2 X CS047R Rear Leaf Springs
2 x N182 Rear Shocks
1 x FK29 Driveshaft Spacer
4 x U53A U Bolt Sets


All this at Slee.com

 

[viter]

you do NOT need aftermarket UCA's. You only need them if you want that extra 1/2"-1" of travel for extra performance and possibly extra strength that you would not need anyway unless you plan on desert racing your truck regularly (at least that's all you get on 2001-2004 taco models with aftermarket uca's) but otherwise I think you'll spend that money elsewhere much better.

so my vote is OME with stock uca's!

check various vendors and make sure to ask about shipping cost as it can make a difference with such heavy parts as leaf springs if you have to ship it across the country.

on trdparts4u for example shipping is free plus they include a full set of new toyota leaf pack end bushings that you will need unless you want to reuse your old ones (which can be hard to get out of old leaf springs in 1 piece)...

 

[Bergger]

you do NOT need aftermarket UCA's. You only need them if you want that extra 1/2"-1" of travel for extra performance and possibly extra strength that you would not need anyway unless you plan on desert racing your truck regularly (at least that's all you get on 2001-2004 taco models with aftermarket uca's) but otherwise I think you'll spend that money elsewhere much better.

so my vote is OME with stock uca's!

check various vendors and make sure to ask about shipping cost as it can make a difference with such heavy parts as leaf springs if you have to ship it across the country.

on trdparts4u for example shipping is free plus they include a full set of new toyota leaf pack end bushings that you will need unless you want to reuse your old ones (which can be hard to get out of old leaf springs in 1 piece)...

:iagree:

You do not need the UCA's unless you want to use the extended travel coil overs. Save the cash on those for something else. The OME is a great set up and I think you'll be happy with it. I have a complete OME set up on the rear of my Tacoma but opted for SAWs up front. I love the set up. I installed it myself and it cost me about $1300 a few years back.

 

[barlowrs]

Hey Guys,

Thanks for all your help! I guess the OME system is my best choice. However, as you said, i don't NEED the UCA unless i want to get a little more height? Well becasue i already have 285/75 tires (Pro comp Xterrain), i don't think they will fit unless i get evey little bit of height i can. And the way i see it, buying UCA would be cheaper than buying a new set of tires.

Does that sound right to you guys? or do you think they would clear without the extra height?

Thanks again!

 

[Bergger]

The UCA's will NOT give you any additional height. All they do is allow extra wheel travel if used with an extended coil over shock. Donahoe sells two versions of thier coil over. Both are identical except one is "extended" meaning if used with UCA's you will have an additional 1" or so of wheel travel. No extra lift using them. With those tires you may need to do some slight mods to avoid rubbing. Most of us with Tacoma's stick with 265/75 R16 (32"x 10.5) , 255/85 R16 (33"x10.5) or now some are using 235/85 R16 (32"x9.5?). The height on your tires is at the max but the main issue with that tire is the width.