3rd Gen Suspension Lift - MEGA THREAD

Did you get the camburg billet rear links? I’m split on getting these, not sure I really need them. I am curious what your thoughts are on them.

 

Nope. Never had any issues. I ran my lift for 12k - 15k miles before I traded in the truck with zero issues.

 

I was thinking of ordering the Camburg links but stumbled on a new set of uppers and lowers from Baja Kits for half off. Couldn’t pass that up. I plan on putting these on later this week but don’t expect any perceivable difference. They’ll loosen up the rear a bit but for the price of billet, you might consider something like chromoly tube links from Total Chaos if you’re thinking about upgrading your links. You get similar benefits but for over $1K less. That includes the panhard if you ever plan on making those adjustments.

If there was a rear long travel kit for the 3rd gens, I’d have that instead of these. Honestly, what you gain for the price makes it not worth it. You’re entering LT territory.

 

If you're doing the 3/2 ims you'll need the panhard. Your rear tire will poke further out on one side. I think the left rear poked 3/4" more than the right without the panhard correction.

 

Sorry for the late reply. Haven't been active lately. Definitely don't need an adjustable Panhard bar with the BOTCK. I actually removed my dobinsons bar and reinstalled stock bar.

 

Sold my raptor and finally back to another Toyota after 5 years. Do any of you know what the minimum amount of lift is needed to fit 275/65/20 (34in ko3s)? Just got a gfc topper ordered for 24 limited crewmax hybrid offroad. Trying to keep the geometry as close to stock as possible. Wish the 6112s were out

 

This is my plan due to budgetary reasons. I want to add wheels x tires (35x12.5x17) and can't afford to add the suspension lift at the same time. What basic preload spacer lift doo you recommend? Do you do installs/ I live in OB so close to you. Thanks!

 

Do you have a shot showing the poke on those Black Rhino's? I'm thinking about the same exact setup for my rig, with the +12 offset...Thanks!

 

I have these on my 2000 Land Cruiser and am not particularly impressed. Specifically, when going over any significant speed bump they drop out and clank rather harshly. Even happens going over speed bumps.

 

Agreed. If this were the case every oem TRD Lift kit would have this issue

 

out of curiosity....what made you sell the Raptor and go back to a Tundra?

 

Many strange electrical and powertrain gremlins. Truck went powertrain limp mode at 50 miles, and the dealer wouldn't do anything besides say it'll work itself out. Intermittently did it on and off for a year. Build quality pretty damn bad compared to Toyota, and everything felt flimsy. As far as appearance goes, it got real old how loud it was and flashy. Wanted to get back to a truck I can drive without having to worry where to park, did it get premium fuel, etc.

 

How are you liking the set up so far? I have a very close similar set up minus a few parts have. It's been 2 days and I like it.

I have a question... When you installed your JBA UCA,
(1) how difficult was it to squeeze in the two washers that gets sandwiched in-between the shock towers? I tried multiple times and for the life of me, could not get them to slide in. I finally gave up, ran to my local hardware store and bought thinner washers. Only then was I able to get it in. I was afraid with the thinner washer, there will be slight side to side movement. I tightened it down pretty good to where there's wasn't any side-to-side movements. I already emailed JBA so I'm waiting for their response.

 

Had same UCA fitting issue with TRD arms. Had to order some slimmer stainless washers

 

LoL.. Glad I'm not the only one. I tried, a friend of mine tried, couldn't get it to fit. Not sure how those who installed the JBA arms did it. It was surely a super tight fit. Maybe one day I'll reattempt to redo it with the supplied washers from them.

 

Have a King 3.0 kit with Icon billet UCAs coming in. It was suppose to be a couple more weeks before shipping but I just got shipping info. Kept telling myself I was going to measure the truck to see what I need in the rear to make it level with 2.5in lift in the front. Anyone know the numbers? I’m hoping to get the springs ordered for the rear and am not able to measure the truck today. I have a 2024 Limited 4x4 with off road package.

 

I just did icon 3.0 and the icon billet uppers. They little over 2.5 of lift and on the rear I did the icon .5 lift springs which gave me no lift measured same as stock springs. Sits pretty level with 37’s stuffed in there.

 

Awesome. Thanks for the info. How’s the ride? Would you recommend the icon springs?

 

Welcome. The ride is great. The icon rear springs ride so much better than stock. Remember I have the .5 lift springs I don’t know if the taller springs ride stiffer. I would definitely recommend icons springs

 

I’m just hoping to get the back leveled so I think .5 will be all I need. Thanks!
Just noticed you have a 2017 Tundra. Wondering if the the lift would be different with the 3rd gen.

 

I had previously run Icon's on every vehicle I owned since Icon was Donahoe Racing. The issue for me was I've also had to send 2 sets back for rebuild. That was on 2009 Titan, 2015 Tundra and a 2017 Titan XD. I ran Ironman Foamcell Pros on two GX460's and I was more than satisfied. Both were pretty porky with bumper, winch , full skids and sliders but I had springs rates to match and the most surprising thing to me was that they rode alot better than the Premium Luxury Lexus airbag ride. I'm waiting for them right now for my Tundra as soon as they release the heavy front springs. The kit is sold at 2.5" F/R but I'll likely add .25 because I plan to go to 37's . Currently running 35's on the OE Platinum wheels with a Wescott spacer lift.