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Recommendations for suspension upgrade - SR5, DC, 92k, occasional tow, possible plow

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by sixdoubleseven, Mar 28, 2014.

  1. Mar 28, 2014 at 9:25 PM
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    sixdoubleseven

    sixdoubleseven [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hello
    Looking for advise on upgrading/updating the suspension on my 06 DC. I tow a 17' boat 6-8 times year and I'm considering adding a plow next fall. Only off-roading is cape cod beaches.
    I've got 92k on the original suspension.

    Do I just go shocks? Toytec has 5100 fronts+rears for $369. Is that a good deal? Is there another brand I should go with?


    Thanks
     
  2. Mar 30, 2014 at 6:52 AM
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    5100's are real popular. Depends on if you want lift, etc
     
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    A little lift would be ok but I'm not looking to add 35" tires or anything. I'm going to get some new wheels and tires very shortly so I figure I may as well do it all at once since an alignment will be in order. I'm actually thinking about going with some 255/70 or 75/17.

    Should I have new springs installed too or keep my SR5 (non TRD), 92k mile ones?
     
  5. Mar 30, 2014 at 8:42 AM
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    On tires I'd go 265, I went that with my completely stock suspension and no rubbing and it's a little wider. May make a different.

    If you are going to be adding a plow you may want new, heavier duty springs so it does not sag a bunch with the weight of the plow. Maybe something along the lines of OME 885 coil spring might do?
     

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