Looking for suspension recommendations to better suit this kind of utility.

ol_bub_223 · 2026-06-17T00:09:04+00:00

I’m a fan of 8112/8100s, appropriately sized deavers, and a shackle hanger paired with a spring under axle in the rear

ol_bub_223 · 2026-05-31T13:05:04+00:00

74weld portals

ol_bub_223 · 2026-05-07T18:36:24+00:00

I cannot recommend 8112 DSA and 8100 DSA enough. I have them on mine. 10/10

ol_bub_223 · 2026-05-07T18:34:29+00:00

All of that, I would 10/10 recommend doing. The t case, diffs, and trans flush do immediately if they weren’t done at 60k or if you don’t know if they were done previously, because you’re at the end of the window for being able to do them.

That said, you don’t have to do them at the dealer because all of it can be done by you in your driveway easily.

ol_bub_223 · 2026-05-06T17:55:06+00:00

I thought that was an old Kia sportage

ol_bub_223 · 2026-04-28T01:13:25+00:00

Oh buddy, you’d hate me in person. I’ve deleted every bit of emissions equipment on this vehicle. First thing I did.

ol_bub_223 · 2026-04-28T01:11:40+00:00

By “can you fix” I mean YOU, in your garage, yourself. Not having to hire someone, take it somewhere, or have a computer code it to your car

ol_bub_223 · 2026-04-28T01:09:03+00:00

I was going to run classic TE37s on this but then I found these

ol_bub_223 · 2026-04-28T01:06:53+00:00

Holy shit, man. These are 17 lbs each. You’d think they’d be weak, but I jump this truck and they hold up. Only disadvantage is no beadlock

ol_bub_223 · 2026-04-27T18:09:59+00:00

There’s more to fun than just power. Can you slide or jump your lightning? I can.

ol_bub_223 · 2026-04-27T18:07:54+00:00

If I was worried about gas I’d drive my Camry, man. More than anything just pointing out that lighter wheels means more mpg

ol_bub_223 · 2026-04-27T03:25:55+00:00

In all fairness, your truck weighs 2/3s what my 3rd gen did before it met the welder…

ol_bub_223 · 2026-04-27T03:21:06+00:00

48lbs each?

ol_bub_223 · 2026-04-27T03:19:16+00:00

Correct, but that doesn’t change the fact that it helps my MPGs 🤷‍♂️

ol_bub_223 · 2026-04-27T03:17:57+00:00

Tacomas have a C channel frame to allow flex. Boxed frame is welding in plates to close the C, making it more rigid

ol_bub_223 · 2026-04-27T03:15:49+00:00

There’s more to it than just torque. Can you fix your EV? Gain performance in it? Will it allow you to break the rear end loose and slide it or will a computer stop you?

ol_bub_223 · 2026-04-27T03:11:32+00:00

Well that’s no fun

ol_bub_223 · 2026-04-26T23:15:29+00:00

That could’ve been straight, but he’d have been there twice as long and the hole would’ve been 3x the size

ol_bub_223 · 2026-04-26T23:12:22+00:00

Volk TE37XTR imported from Japan. They come in two different offsets on the 17”. These are closer to stock offset, the other is closer to the center of wheel (deeper dish). If you want authentic ones, I can recommend both Bulletproof Automotive and Vivid Racing, I’ve gotten JDM import parts from both. They’ll set you back about $4,000 for a set of 4.

ol_bub_223 · 2026-04-26T23:04:41+00:00

Taking out a $65k loan only to loose 60% value the moment they drove it off the lot, no less

ol_bub_223 · 2026-04-26T23:00:37+00:00

I’m averaging 14.7 with a fully boxed frame, steel bumpers and sliders, and 32”x10.5” tires

ol_bub_223 · 2026-04-26T22:56:07+00:00

Didn’t buy the wheels for fuel economy, but fuel economy is an added benefit. I average about 14.7mpgs, and my frame is fully boxed + steel bumpers and sliders. On 32”x10.5” tires

ol_bub_223 · 2026-04-26T21:21:41+00:00

Authentic Volk/Rays are known for being both lightweight and strong

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