[Brent13]

I am patiently waiting on a tax return and hoping you all will help me spend it. Vehicle is an 04 4x4 Tacoma DBL Cab. I have decided that my first major mod will be suspension and tires. I have been lurking here for several months and have read and searched a ton. Some of this is going to be repetitive, so please bare with me. I want to do this once and do it right.

The front is going to get new coilovers and 99% sure that they will be the Donahoes. I have read nothing but good and I do plan to run a winch/ARB combo in the future. I was hoping to do the front for less cash, but everything I read led to coilovers if winch/bumper combo was part of the equation. I hope to run these at 3" of lift, though I do have auto hubs. Is 3" possible if I add diff drop? I have heard from some members that a diff drop is useless??? What is the real verdict on the diff drop? So hopefully that will take care of the front.

For the back I am stuck between All Pro 3" springs or Deaver 8-Leaf 2". I have decided against the 7-Leaf Deaver because I would like to retain more load capacity. I have read all good in regard to the Deavers and the All Pro leaf springs. If money was no object I would certainly go with the Deavers, but if I can save about 150-200 bucks I am all for it. Will the Deavers be that much better than the All Pro setup? Also one gives 2" of lift and the other 3". I do not mind how Tacoma's sit some what ass-high from the Factory. Would I still be proportionately ass-high with the 3" springs? I am not looking to completely level the truck; to me a truck should be SLIGHTLY higher in the back. I just don't want the 3" All Pro spring to push the ass too much higher than the 2.5-3" coilover front. Help me out with that confusion.

For tire size I think I have decided on 275 75R 16 on the Factory wheels. If memory serves that is a 32" tire? I am not looking to rub ever, so if any of you think I might please speak up. I think I want something close to 32x10.50x16(much easier for me in inches!!!). From what I have read, a 33 may rub and also may perform better if I regeared. Not wanting to regear yet.

So I think that is it. The truck will certainly see pavement more that off-road as it is a daily driver. I just want to set up as a very competent off-road Tacoma. Nothing hardcore, but some pucker factor trails for sure. Thanks for your time and input regarding this setup.

Brent

 

[themariachi]

when i had my saws cranked to 3" the ride is a little more stiff than you would want. the diff spacer helped with, if nothing else, the cv angle. 32s (265/75/r16s? vs 275/75/r16s) should be fine with 2.5-3 inches of lift, but if you do some offroading, you may rub sometimes...cutting always helps...

 

[rojodiablo]

I am patiently waiting on a tax return and hoping you all will help me spend it.
One hell of a tax refund. You are totally on track. I use my truck, and I don't have any bitch at all about the deaver 3leaf add on. I have carried all kinds of tools and the like. Unless you use a camper, you may think about this, to save some money. The 8 leaf will not dissapoint, so consider it money well spent. The ride is about as good as it can get. I would hold my lift up front to 2-1/2 or so. I am at 2-5/8, and no issues. My friend is at 3, and he has done inner boots quickly. You just need to place your order, you are already done.....

 

[hytenor]

I am patiently waiting on a tax return and hoping you all will help me spend it. Vehicle is an 04 4x4 Tacoma DBL Cab. I have decided that my first major mod will be suspension and tires. I have been lurking here for several months and have read and searched a ton. Some of this is going to be repetitive, so please bare with me. I want to do this once and do it right.

The front is going to get new coilovers and 99% sure that they will be the Donahoes. I have read nothing but good and I do plan to run a winch/ARB combo in the future. I was hoping to do the front for less cash, but everything I read led to coilovers if winch/bumper combo was part of the equation. I hope to run these at 3" of lift, though I do have auto hubs. Is 3" possible if I add diff drop? I have heard from some members that a diff drop is useless??? What is the real verdict on the diff drop? So hopefully that will take care of the front.

For the back I am stuck between All Pro 3" springs or Deaver 8-Leaf 2". I have decided against the 7-Leaf Deaver because I would like to retain more load capacity. I have read all good in regard to the Deavers and the All Pro leaf springs. If money was no object I would certainly go with the Deavers, but if I can save about 150-200 bucks I am all for it. Will the Deavers be that much better than the All Pro setup? Also one gives 2" of lift and the other 3". I do not mind how Tacoma's sit some what ass-high from the Factory. Would I still be proportionately ass-high with the 3" springs? I am not looking to completely level the truck; to me a truck should be SLIGHTLY higher in the back. I just don't want the 3" All Pro spring to push the ass too much higher than the 2.5-3" coilover front. Help me out with that confusion.

For tire size I think I have decided on 275 75R 16 on the Factory wheels. If memory serves that is a 32" tire? I am not looking to rub ever, so if any of you think I might please speak up. I think I want something close to 32x10.50x16(much easier for me in inches!!!). From what I have read, a 33 may rub and also may perform better if I regeared. Not wanting to regear yet.

So I think that is it. The truck will certainly see pavement more that off-road as it is a daily driver. I just want to set up as a very competent off-road Tacoma. Nothing hardcore, but some pucker factor trails for sure. Thanks for your time and input regarding this setup.

Brent

Hoes are fine but cranking them to 3" with a winch/bumper will give you a very harsh ride. (same problem with any coilover)

the "diff drop" is a waste of time and $25 and does nothing for your CV angles.

what kind of weight are you planning on hauling? Deavers are great unless you plan on hauling really heavy loads.

265/75/16s are 32x10.50s. with a 2" lift you'll have no rubbing.

 

[the C]

I have all the stuff you talk about on my 04DBL cab...Deaver 8 pack, set to give 2 inches of lift Donahoe coilovers, same size tires, lost a little power, but not much. Will be putting on the Deavers this weekend...This is a great set-up and you will love it. Just give Jason Demello a call, he can help you out.

 

[cb77DEMELLO]

I am patiently waiting on a tax return and hoping you all will help me spend it. Vehicle is an 04 4x4 Tacoma DBL Cab. I have decided that my first major mod will be suspension and tires. I have been lurking here for several months and have read and searched a ton. Some of this is going to be repetitive, so please bare with me. I want to do this once and do it right.

The front is going to get new coilovers and 99% sure that they will be the Donahoes. I have read nothing but good and I do plan to run a winch/ARB combo in the future. I was hoping to do the front for less cash, but everything I read led to coilovers if winch/bumper combo was part of the equation. I hope to run these at 3" of lift, though I do have auto hubs. Is 3" possible if I add diff drop? I have heard from some members that a diff drop is useless??? What is the real verdict on the diff drop? So hopefully that will take care of the front.

For the back I am stuck between All Pro 3" springs or Deaver 8-Leaf 2". I have decided against the 7-Leaf Deaver because I would like to retain more load capacity. I have read all good in regard to the Deavers and the All Pro leaf springs. If money was no object I would certainly go with the Deavers, but if I can save about 150-200 bucks I am all for it. Will the Deavers be that much better than the All Pro setup? Also one gives 2" of lift and the other 3". I do not mind how Tacoma's sit some what ass-high from the Factory. Would I still be proportionately ass-high with the 3" springs? I am not looking to completely level the truck; to me a truck should be SLIGHTLY higher in the back. I just don't want the 3" All Pro spring to push the ass too much higher than the 2.5-3" coilover front. Help me out with that confusion.

For tire size I think I have decided on 275 75R 16 on the Factory wheels. If memory serves that is a 32" tire? I am not looking to rub ever, so if any of you think I might please speak up. I think I want something close to 32x10.50x16(much easier for me in inches!!!). From what I have read, a 33 may rub and also may perform better if I regeared. Not wanting to regear yet.

So I think that is it. The truck will certainly see pavement more that off-road as it is a daily driver. I just want to set up as a very competent off-road Tacoma. Nothing hardcore, but some pucker factor trails for sure. Thanks for your time and input regarding this setup.

Brent

Any questions give me a call 714-444-4049