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Suspension advice needed (I know nothing about cars)

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by bn80, Aug 12, 2014.

  1. Aug 12, 2014 at 12:09 PM
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    bn80

    bn80 [OP] New Member

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    The question: I'd like to know what I should be looking at to replace the stock suspension(springs, shocks, ???). Either comparable or slightly better set up.

    The truck: 2005 Access Cab 2WD TRD Off-Road.

    The reason: I have been hauling 2 dirtbikes(250's) on bumpy roads lately and the rear is bottoming out. I feel like carrying 2 relatively light bikes should not make this thing bottom out. The bikes combined wet weight is around 500lb, I'm pretty sure I'm below the max payload.

    Bonus question: If you are in socal, give me a trustworthy shop.
     
  2. Aug 12, 2014 at 1:13 PM
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    ArcherTaco

    ArcherTaco Well-Known Member

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    Riley
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    Toy-Tec Kit, Tool box fit to bed, Dipped badges, cab lights, running boards, Flowmaster exhaust
    Are you looking to stay stock height? level it out? lift it?

    sounds like you might be able to get away with just the factory add-a-leaf unless you want to look into a lifted application
     
  3. Aug 13, 2014 at 9:51 AM
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    hetkind

    hetkind Well-Known Member

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    bilstein set at 1.75, Racho 5000 rear with 4 leaf kit, floor mats, high lift jack, pull hook in hitch, bed rail corner braces, severe duty brake pads and devil horns on the grill....
    second the add a leaf mod, I would just bring it to a local spring shop and let them do it, with their parts.
     

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