Suspension upgrade for overlanding - recommendations?

[Rmarin4272]

Good day everyone!

I'm looking at upgrading my suspension and would like y'alls input on overlanding setups.

I've currently got a Smartcap, DIY platform and rock sliders totaling about 440lbs constant weight with plans of an Engine/Gas skid. No plans for a bumper or winch (yet?).

I have a TRD OR long bed and dont want to spend top $$ unless its absolutely necessary. I'm looking at the MT64s from OME but considering the 6112/5160 setup once I get more info about the 6112s when they come out. Looking to get through this year before dropping the $$ on the suspension with UCAs (Icon delta joint over the OME). BP51s are also a consideration but they are def more $$.

I've exhausted youtube and called shock surplus and they just regurgitated their youtube stance. I welcome all your input, good bad or ugly HAHA.

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[tchyzzy]

I’m in the same boat. I’m pretty set on just spending the money on kings. But I cant decide on what brand UCAs and lower trailing arms to go with.

 

[EatMyTaco]

What about the eibachs? Get them sprung for your weight with progressive springs?

 

[Rmarin4272]

What about the eibachs? Get them sprung for your weight with progressive springs?

Yea, I’ve looked at heavier stock height springs but I wanted to get some additional lift as well. As much as some people say 285/70/17s fit without lift or +25 wheels, others report some rub and I don’t want any rub. I get wheels are cheaper than a lift but I feel with my desired use, a lift serves more purposes than wheels and I don’t want to have to spend another $1500 for wheels when bigger tires are already $500 more for the set.

Trying to not spend ALL my money hahaha

 

[EatMyTaco]

Yea, I’ve looked at heavier stock height springs but I wanted to get some additional lift as well. As much as some people say 285/70/17s fit without lift or +25 wheels, others report some rub and I don’t want any rub. I get wheels are cheaper than a lift but I feel with my desired use, a lift serves more purposes than wheels and I don’t want to have to spend another $1500 for wheels when bigger tires are already $500 more for the set.

Trying to not spend ALL my money hahaha

Fair enough.

Waiting on baited breath to see how it turns out! I hope you love the solution you select. I too hate spending money. Which is kinda ironic since I also like to offroad.....sigh.

 

[MT-Taco]

Don’t overlook these. Still using factory UCA’s but clearance is close at full droop. I often carry heavy loads so I put icon triple rate springs then adjust the shocks accordingly usually just dial them up to 5 stiffest settings when I’m loaded to the max (1200+lbs) the rear squats about an inch to 1.5.
https://www.tacoma4g.com/forum/threads/jri-6-stage-adjustable-shocks.8196/

 

[Wife bought my 24 TRD]

Save your $ and look for a KING setup

 

[Rmarin4272]

Save your $ and look for a KING setup

i wish i could!! too expensive up front and too expensive to maintain every couple years to rebuild not to mention having to have a rental for however long to get them done.

 

[Wife bought my 24 TRD]

Everything, costs $ to play the game. I'm retired at 56 and don't worry about the $

 

[Rmarin4272]

Everything, costs $ to play the game. I'm retired at 56 and don't worry about the $

I’m grinding at 42… have a “warden” that wants me to not spend anything let alone buy me a whole taco and allow top of the line mods.

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