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Dirt King Mid Travel?

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by xxIceManxx, Nov 20, 2024 at 5:29 AM.

  1. Nov 20, 2024 at 5:29 AM
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    xxIceManxx

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    Hello,
    New member and I know there is a ton of threads/post on lift kits so please don’t berate me lol I want a true 3” suspension lift with dirt king or JBA UCAs and I have pretty much narrowed it down to the Eibach stage 2/2R, Icon stage 1, or Dirt King mid travel. I prefer on road quality and durability/longevity. This is for a daily driver with no plans on rock crawling or anything serious. Occasional mud. I don’t want spacers or a super stiff ride which is why Bilstein is out. My question is: does anyone have experience with the dirt king lift? I can’t really find good info on it and I don’t really trust fully what the company rep says over their bias.

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    Have DK LCAs. Love em so far! and extra plus having the LCA bushing sleeve and LBJ greasable :cheers:
     
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    As Elkas are known for shaft breaking and lower heim bearing shattering into pieces, you'd do well to avoid the Dirt King package. Haven't heard anything bad about Dirt King UCAs (and LCAs).
     
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    Any links for Elka problems? I haven't seen problems reported. Other than cost all reviews I see people love them.
     
  6. Nov 20, 2024 at 3:00 PM
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    Too many mods and too much money
    Dirt King makes quality products. I have their LT kit w Kings, and I've always had good customer service w quick responses as they are known for.
    Elka, I have not had any experience with so I can't give any input on them.
    It's highly possible maintenance/inspection is overlooked or improper install by some of the complainants.
    Performance shocks are not a set it and forget it proposition. Nitrogen pressure should be checked regularly. If you haven't gotten a custom tune or learned how to make valving changes yourself, they may not perform up to expectations and could cause damage to the shock itself in certain terrain.

    Companies like Filthy Motorsports or Accutune offroad are great to consult with and will get you headed in the right direction.
    Also, you can buy used Kings and Foxes and rebuild them yourself to save a couple bucks.
    If your in Florida, I can rebuild them.
    These are some Tacoma spec Kings that I changed to a clevis style rod end, took out the top out spacer for more travel, and then revalved for my 4th gen V8.
    https://youtube.com/shorts/VBocDYGKE3Q?si=Y_y0QHyE2GefMTKx
     
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    I think your best bet is buying fox or kings from acctune, they can adjust them for a soft ride. You can still use jba uca.
     
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    Too many mods and too much money
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    Elka makes Toytec shocks:
    https://www.4runners.com/threads/toytec-boss-aluma-coilover-failure.41912/
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/busted-toytec-struts-need-replacement-recommendations.844362/

    Lower bearing likes shatter, requiring yearly replacement if you go off-road :rolleyes:
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/posts/26372399
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/posts/26362989
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/posts/27702378
     

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