Suspension suggestions?

[Winky]

On any other forum I would never post this thread, but being as EXPO is such a great eCommunity I was hoping for advice.

I am thinking of upgrading atleast the front suspension and probably the rear as well. I did all my own work on my Rubicon when I swapped the suspension but I don't feel as confident when looking under the taco with the rear leafs and front IFS. I'm more interested in travel and ride quality/component quality before height.

I don't plan on going any taller then 235/85R16s and could probably fit those of the stock suspension but I am looking for more travel and improved ride. I am not looking at a whole lot of height. For the rears I was thinking Deaver 8 packs but am unsure on how much height that would net. For the front I am looking at Donahoe but am not 100% on how the adjustibility works. I am fairly capable and have access to a shop with a lift and all the bells and whistles. Is this something I can do on my own (with a little help from my friends... que Ringo Starr)?

I am trying to stay off the path I went down with my Jeep... I modified the heck out of it and made it unbearable on the road. The taco is my DD and I want if anything to improve the on street ride. Any suggestions from your expierence or the setups you all are running would be great. Install tips for dialing in the suspension would also help alot.

I drive an '02 TRD Quad Cab Tacoma.

Thanks,
Josh

 

[ujoint]

Don't be scared of the IFS, it's pretty basic.... Sway a Way is an excellent choice, Donahoe is now Icon Vehicle Dynamics, don't know if they're shipping after the restructure. If you want a great setup, go Sway a Way coil overs & the Deavers in the rear. Good, reliable setup for all around performance.

 

[heeltoe989]

Icon Vehicle Dynamics is shipping and ready to go. I was talking to them last week when I got my upper arms and they where shipping and had orders coming in and going out. I use Donahoe front coils and I love them, bu I use OME springs in the back

 

[Winky]

So if I were to swap the coils and the rear springs would I be set for suspension? With the adjustable coils is it a challenge getting the right height or are they pretty easy to setup? I want to level the truck out and I read the deaver 8packs net around 1.5" of lift. Will this be too much for 235/85s?

 

[strap22]

Give Jacque or Gerone a try at info@trdparts4u.com We have ARB/OME products as well as we already stock the ICON setup and Camburg. Jacque has a '06 double cab and can help you with any questions you may have. Also here is a picture of his before he bought it. We built it for Ivan Stewart to drive when he came to do the Lone Star Jamboree with us.