Suspension
- 3.5-inch Rough Country suspension system
- Bilstein 5100 front struts and rear shocks
Mild to wild · David’s Tacoma
2026 Toyota
Tacoma 2WD
A brand-new truck came in stock and left with a completely different stance—without loading it down with parts meant for a heavier rig.
3.5-inch suspension35-inch ToyosLoad Range C
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Limited options didn’t mean settling for the wrong setup.Suspension chosen around the truck—not the catalog
The story
The right parts
for this truck.
The leaf-spring 2WD Tacoma had very few lift options. Justin kept digging until he found a 3.5-inch combination he wanted to stand behind. The lighter Load Range C tires kept tire weight and ride quality better suited to the Tacoma.
Wheels & Tires
- 35x12.50R17 Toyo Open Country R/T Trail
- Load Range C
- 17x8 Pro Comp Basecamp wheels
- +20mm offset
Performance
- Banks PedalMonster
- Hypertech speedometer calibration for the 35s
Finishing Detail
- Rear wheel-well liners clean up the exposed bed area
- Wheel-and-tire proportions chosen around the lift
Stock to outfitted