I flunked suspension school, can I copy off of you?!

@jberry813 - I've seen your name thrown around, I'd gladly accept your opinion on suspension mods for my truck. I live in Colorado, wouldn't be doing the desert stuff much if ever, mostly 4x4 trails on the way to a camp spot. If an open trail presented itself, I'd love to push it a bit, but that's if and when. If this is the wrong thread, my apologies, this is my first post.

I thought I wanted LT, after reading your comments here and another post, I'm absolutely clueless. I like the look of a truck that sits a bit higher, but I want form and function. Are the downsides you mention mitigated if I'm not in the dirt every weekend with a LT? Anyone else's opinions welcome - I'd appreciate setup suggestions.

Thanks

 

Welcome Jeff from Parker Colorado. Doesn’t sound like you need a LT suspension since you won’t desert running. Or doing gnarly jumps. Based on your needs I would go with a @ToyTec Lifts Boss kit or if you want to spend more $ Kings of Icons.

You flunked suspension school, but at least you went. I didn’t even attend LOL

Real experts will chime in soon.

 

This is the lift i was looking at....

 

+1 kings

 

toytec has a lot of options for various budgets. Read here and see what you really need and what people run

 

So do you get added articulation from a coilover set-up? Some of the trails I’d like to hit have some nice rock sections, not crawler style, but not for the daily driver either. I guess I’m confused between “coilover”, and lift - I thought they were the same thing. I was looking at the BDS 4 1/2” coilover lift, but it sounds like there’s a piece I’m not getting. If adding coilover suspension gets rid of the factory rake, and adds some articulation, that’s what I need. What about rear?

 

Tundras come with coilovers instead of struts. You would just be upgrading these with bigger and better giving you the lift.

 

Welcome!

Ok so where are you in Colorado?

If you are looking for a professional opinion, give @ToyTec Lifts a call on Monday or stop by their shop in Denver, ask for David. He can answer all of your questions and a little know secret is that toytec, though they do make their own lift, they also operate as a 4wheel parts store. They sell icon, Fox and all the other big brands.

Toytec is a Colorado based company, and I am biased on supporting local businesses

 

I’m only about 15 minutes from their new location - I’ve looked at the Toytec Boss lift previously. Someone was trying to steer me to a BDS coilover lift (4.5”), I don’t know enough about all the components and requirements of different heights. And with the price difference, I actually want to know if I’m getting anything for my money - too many other fun parts to be wasting money!!

Thanks for all the suggestions all, appreciate the knowledge!

 

@Toytec

 

Fair enough.

The boss will bolt on 100% it only changes parts, such as the front stock coil overs, with better parts. The bds kit has what is known as a drop knuckle, which m and it’s the stock coil over but the distance here the knuckle mounts to the knuckle is higher. You also have to modify quite a bit that become irreversible after installation(you have to cut part of the stock crossmeber off and then bold the new cross member to it.)

 

@ToyTec Lifts

 

I sense a mysterious presence.... Dave is among up

 

Thanks for all the love here guys!!! We really appreciate it, now KING's are the cream of the crop when it comes to suspension but honestly you have to take a step back and see if you really are going to use the truck as such. We do offer a WIDE variety of suspension that will fall perfectly into what you are going to be doing.

Shoot me a message or phone call any time and we will be more than happy to help out any way we can!


Thanks again @Thegr8punkin, @TundraTss, @TheBeast, and @COMiamiFan

 

We do all like you Dave, despite you driving a heep plus as I said, gotta support local. I’d be preaching sdhq a lot more if I lived in az haha.

 

Connor! You need to be closer so we can turn wrenches together! I need a lift!

I will be talking to you about what would be good for me after I'm not so medicated

 

Shoot me a call or message anytime! Hope all is well.

 

What about stopping by when I'm in Colorado?

 

Sounds like you need to make a drive up here to pick up your lift in person.

 

Doors are always opened! ( 8AM to 5PM Monday-Friday)

 

I agree....but i can't do that yet! i can't walk without crutches yet! maybe next summer.

 

I'll see what i can do on Monday the 13th

 

I’ll stop by the new location Thursday or Friday. Thanks all for suggestions, appreciate the help, plus with the Toytec Boss I may be able to throw in a Magnuson SC with the leftover $ I’ve saved up!

 

can I get a ride along after that supercharger?

 

Word of advice. Don’t do it. I rode with Sean once and I’ve regreted it since

 

We can get that for you too buddy! Just let us know and will gladly be able to help!

 

@ToyTec Lifts do you guys have or recommend any UCAs or front suspension parts that I could use with my 8'' ready lift?

 

We are currently unsure what control arm will fit your application at this time...

Sorry for the inconvenience.