Hi from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

[Romer]

I've been backpacking and driving to cool spots for years, but just recently dove into building up my Overlanding setup.

I just upgraded my suspension on my Tacoma and added some functional accessories. I'm in the early planning stages of building my own 4x6 off-road trailer for a RTT.

I'm looking forward to learning, meeting up with people and finding some fun adventures to go on.

 

[Roger352]

Hello and welcome from the uk

 

[vegasjeepguy]

Welcome...I've got a very good friend in Hayden and I've been meaning to make a trip up that way.

 

[Romer]

Welcome...I've got a very good friend in Hayden and I've been meaning to make a trip up that way.

It's a good spot to be and there's a lot of great trails.


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[Captain Chaos]

Welcome aboard! I'm right down the road in Liberty Lake

 

[Sidetrekked Overland]

Can you give some specifics on your suspension and wheel/tire setup? I can't decide what to do on my tacoma suspension. I just bought it and haven't done anything to it yet. I can't handle being totally stock. :)

 

[Romer]

Can you give some specifics on your suspension and wheel/tire setup? I can't decide what to do on my tacoma suspension. I just bought it and haven't done anything to it yet. I can't handle being totally stock. :)

I have an Icon Stage III setup with 285/75-16 Goodyear MTRs on XD Machetes.

I had Icon suspension on my 2013 Tacoma and loved it. It does well at speed on rough, backcountry roads which is typically what I do the most. It's firm on the roadways and doesn't allow for a lot of body roll. It won't be super cushy like a trophy truck, but the ride is definitely improved over the stock suspension.


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[Dana Ramos]

Welcome from the Tetons! I'm hoping to explore more of N ID soon.

 

[Sidetrekked Overland]

Thanks for the info. I was looking at the icon systems already so I guess I'm on the right track. Your truck looks great by the way.

 

[Jeff Graham]

Welcome from Austin, TX.

 

[Luis Merlo]

Welcome !

 

[Romer]

Thanks for the info. I was looking at the icon systems already so I guess I'm on the right track. Your truck looks great by the way.

Thanks man. The holy trinity of suspension systems for Tacomas are Icon, King and Fox. There are a lot more options out there like Bilstein, OME, Toytec, etc., but those top three are the ones that get the most attention due to their racing backgrounds.

Read up on progressive and digressive shock valving. That's why I went with Icon.

Here's an article on a Tundra forum with guys who run all sorts of suspension and have all sorts of opinions: http://www.tundratalk.net/forums/tundra-suspension-talk/104597-icons-vs-fox-2.html#/topics/104597?page=3

My advice is to go and find people who have the two or three types of suspension systems you're interested in, on your model of truck, and give them a test drive. That's the only way you'll know for sure.


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[Sidetrekked Overland]

Thank you very much for the info. It's hard for me to spend so much money on something that I don't seem to use like I would a fridge or rtt or whatever. However, in reality the suspension gets used everytime you get in the truck. And then I think about how I have the "upgraded" Bilstein shocks on my truck so in my mind it's hard to replace a so-called upgraded component. I know the Fox or icons would probably be considerably better but I just have to get my mind thinking that way.

 

[Jake Wettern | iamjake]

I've been backpacking and driving to cool spots for years, but just recently dove into building up my Overlanding setup.

I just upgraded my suspension on my Tacoma and added some functional accessories. I'm in the early planning stages of building my own 4x6 off-road trailer for a RTT.

I'm looking forward to learning, meeting up with people and finding some fun adventures to go on.

Hey Romer and welcome to OB! Nice Tacoma! Safe travels man and enjoy those open roads!

 

[professorkx]

welcome from spokane.

 

[GreyWolf]

Howdy and welcome from Texas friend!

 

[OffroadTreks]

Hello, fellow Idaho friend. Lots to see and explore in this state.

 

[Edward Gentle]

Hello and welcome from N. Alabama

 

[Chadlyb]

Hello northwest neighbor.....welcome

 

[professorkx]

welcome...