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Any recommendations on my suspension plan?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Wwheeler, Oct 31, 2020.

  1. Oct 31, 2020 at 1:04 PM
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    Wwheeler

    Wwheeler [OP] New Member

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    Long time reader and first time poster.

    I picked up a 2015 Tacoma DC TRD Offroad with 100K miles and have been looking through my options for a minor lift to my truck. The suspension feels pretty worn.

    I only plan on taking the truck down forest trails and very minor off-roading when I go camping and exploring once or twice a month. I'm also sticking to 265/75/16s for the foreseeable future.

    After my searching, I'm leaning towards Bilstein 5100s, but I'm not sure on the springs for the front and rear. I am leaning towards the Deaver j66 rear leafs. They claim 1 inch of lift which is all I would want to get. For the front springs, I'd like to just bring the front to almost level. I do plan to tow a camper behind my tacoma on occasion.

    Does anyone have experience with the J66 and what springs would match the front? Also, what kind of sag do you get when adding weight like an Rpod (3600lbs) to the J66? I see they don't have an overload spring. 99% of my driving on and off road will be with almost nothing in the bed of the truck or less than 200 lbs (besides the camper).

    I may add a winch and a c4 Lo Pro type bumper to the front later, but probably not for a while. It would be nice to use the adjustability of the 5100s to correct for the sag and just use the spring to level the truck initially.

    Appreciate any help and feedback. I'm open to spending more if it makes a good difference in ride quality or performance.
     
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  2. Oct 31, 2020 at 1:07 PM
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    buckhuntin-tacoma

    buckhuntin-tacoma Shed hunter

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    Ride Rite airbags will take care of any sagging.
     
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  3. Nov 1, 2020 at 11:52 AM
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    Wwheeler

    Wwheeler [OP] New Member

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    Thanks, I didn't think of those. That's a pretty good option. I like the Daystar cradles too.
     

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