[MrGainzz]

So I decided to give Elka a try since I don't see many folks have that kit on their rigs.
Plus, these are made of aluminum to battle against harsh chemicals in winter and I live in Canada where winter lasts about 8 months in my area. I also realized that parts would be easier for me to get when I rebuild/maintain them since they are made in Canada.

I have a 2017 Limited and my goal is to make it look leveled and have better performance than the Fox setup on the 2019 trd pro while off-roading. This may sound weird but I always wanted to have a trd pro but eventually, I realized it is all just marketing and my limited has things that are more useful than what a trd pro can provide such as full-time 4wd and dual climate control, so I decided to turn my limited into an unlimited.

I didn't get dual compression adjuster since I knew I would be too lazy to play with them down the road (hopefully I won't regret not getting them in the future). I will keep you updated as soon as I put them on as I am still waiting for FN six shooters to come so I can install the tires and suspension all at once. For the tires, I went with Falken Wildpeak AT3 P265/70/17.

[IanB]

Those look very nice! I'm familiar with the brand from ATV's and such, cool to see they are making stuff for trucks now too.

What spring rate did you go with for the fronts?

[ScarfaceT4R]

[MrGainzz]

Originally Posted by IanB

Those look very nice! I'm familiar with the brand from ATV's and such, cool to see they are making stuff for trucks now too.



What spring rate did you go with for the fronts?

700lbs since that’s what Elka recommends. They all come with 700lbs springs unless you ask them to give you different springs but I already told them that I don’t have any additional weights and they still recommended 700,so hopefully I will be fine.


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[Bill_B]

Nice!
Very curious to see what your take is on these as I think our goals and expectations are very similar.

If you don't mind me asking where did you purchase from?

[MrGainzz]

Originally Posted by Bill_B

Nice!

Very curious to see what your take is on these as I think our goals and expectations are very similar.



If you don't mind me asking where did you purchase from?

Home - Elka Suspension


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[57buick]

At that price why would anyone choose those over KINGS? King are the world leader in offroad suspension for a reason for last couple decades. Just sayin

Almost any professional truck or rock crawler you will see KINGS on them and it looks like these are the same price

[Bayou_Pro]

I've never heard of them but they look nice. 700# seems kinda heavy so I'm interested in seeing what you think once they are on.


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[SnoRnR]

I’m looking at Elka but considering the 2.5 shocks without reservoir. I have a fair bit of weight on the rig and wanting 285/70/17 tyres. I’m trying to avoid the 2.5 resi as the price.

The Elka site states that the non resi shocks are for road use and light off-road.
I’ll be doing mainly overland travel and hope to hit some trials down in Moab, Colorado, Death Valley and California. Nothing too crazy.

Would 2.5 be fine or should I stump up the extra for the resi? I want non adjustable if I do as I doubt I would ever adjust them. Trying to keep costs down as I’ve spent a ton already.

Got a bumper and winch going on too.


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[nimby]

Originally Posted by SnoRnR

I’m looking at Elka but considering the 2.5 shocks without reservoir. I have a fair bit of weight on the rig and wanting 285/70/17 tyres. I’m trying to avoid the 2.5 resi as the price.

The Elka site states that the non resi shocks are for road use and light off-road.
I’ll be doing mainly overland travel and hope to hit some trials down in Moab, Colorado, Death Valley and California. Nothing too crazy.

Would 2.5 be fine or should I stump up the extra for the resi? I want non adjustable if I do as I doubt I would ever adjust them. Trying to keep costs down as I’ve spent a ton already.

Got a bumper and winch going on too.


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If you're looking to save money, get the Toytec Boss Aluma Series. Exact same shocks with different branding. Elka makes them.

Resi's will help keep the oil cooler in your shocks, helping to reduce shock fade. If you offroad over fast sections or for extended lengths of time, resi's will be beneficial. If you don't, don't worry about getting them.

[glwood54]

Originally Posted by nimby

If you're looking to save money, get the Toytec Boss Aluma Series. Exact same shocks with different branding. Elka makes them.

Resi's will help keep the oil cooler in your shocks, helping to reduce shock fade. If you offroad over fast sections or for extended lengths of time, resi's will be beneficial. If you don't, don't worry about getting them.

I've been looking at both of these, and try as I might, I don't see anything on the Toytec site that compares with these from Elka:

2.5 IFP FRONT & REAR SHOCKS KIT for TOYOTA 4RUNNER, 2010 to 2020 (with KDSS) (0 in. to 2 in. lift) >> Elka Suspension Inc

This configuration is for use with stock geometry and can accommodate 0 in. to 2 in. of lift with either stock or aftermarket upper control arms.

Everything I've found on the Toytec Aluma Series is 2"-3" of lift...it could be I just don't know where to look. If the Aluma Series had something comparable, I think I might just go with those...not everyone wants to start at 2" of lift.

[nimby]

Originally Posted by glwood54

I've been looking at both of these, and try as I might, I don't see anything on the Toytec site that compares with these from Elka:

2.5 IFP FRONT & REAR SHOCKS KIT for TOYOTA 4RUNNER, 2010 to 2020 (with KDSS) (0 in. to 2 in. lift) >> Elka Suspension Inc

This configuration is for use with stock geometry and can accommodate 0 in. to 2 in. of lift with either stock or aftermarket upper control arms.

Everything I've found on the Toytec Aluma Series is 2"-3" of lift...it could be I just don't know where to look. If the Aluma Series had something comparable, I think I might just go with those...not everyone wants to start at 2" of lift.

Good catch! I hadn't noticed that.

It looks like Toytec only offers shocks with the 2-3" lift option while Elka has both 0-2" and 2-3". It might be worth an email to toytec to see if they might have the 0-2" as an option in the near future.

I too would want the 0-2" shocks.

[glwood54]

Originally Posted by nimby

Good catch! I hadn't noticed that.

It looks like Toytec only offers shocks with the 2-3" lift option while Elka has both 0-2" and 2-3". It might be worth an email to toytec to see if they might have the 0-2" as an option in the near future.

I too would want the 0-2" shocks.

Good idea. Email sent to Toytec.

[glwood54]

Originally Posted by nimby

Good catch! I hadn't noticed that.

It looks like Toytec only offers shocks with the 2-3" lift option while Elka has both 0-2" and 2-3". It might be worth an email to toytec to see if they might have the 0-2" as an option in the near future.

I too would want the 0-2" shocks.

I just heard back from Anthony Nguyen @ Toytec:

"Unfortunately we do not have the 0 to 2, it'll just be the 2-3 from us with our systems"

So, no 0"-2" available from Toytec in the Aluma Boss system. Too bad.

[4RNEWBIE]

Originally Posted by MrGainzz

So I decided to give Elka a try since I don't see many folks have that kit on their rigs.
Plus, these are made of aluminum to battle against harsh chemicals in winter and I live in Canada where winter lasts about 8 months in my area. I also realized that parts would be easier for me to get when I rebuild/maintain them since they are made in Canada.

I have a 2017 Limited and my goal is to make it look leveled and have better performance than the Fox setup on the 2019 trd pro while off-roading. This may sound weird but I always wanted to have a trd pro but eventually, I realized it is all just marketing and my limited has things that are more useful than what a trd pro can provide such as full-time 4wd and dual climate control, so I decided to turn my limited into an unlimited.

I didn't get dual compression adjuster since I knew I would be too lazy to play with them down the road (hopefully I won't regret not getting them in the future). I will keep you updated as soon as I puyt them on as I am still waiting for FN six shooters to come so I can install the tires and suspension all at once. For the tires, I went with Falken Wildpeak AT3 P265/70/17.

Long term thoughts? What style of off loading do you do?

Thanks