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    Quick Links: Stock suspension isn't working well, what is appropriate upgrade for me? Adding Warn bumper and winch. Front suspension upgrades? Dakar leaf springs squeaking Need Sway Bar Links.... Bilstein 5100 Failure, anyone else? Hellwig helper springs to maintain rear height, or even add slight lift?

How should I lift my truck for Black Friday

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by HasbroGamer, Nov 16, 2020.

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  1. Nov 16, 2020 at 11:18 AM
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    I have a 2007 Double Cab V6 with a cab and am running 265/70/17 Falken Wildpeaks on it and they rub just a little bit at full lock. I've been thinking about upgrading the suspension for a bit since OEM suspension is getting old and pretty bad on bumps let alone off-road. I hope to go off-roading every week or two and want about a 1.5-2" lift so that I don't have to replace and add a bunch of other stuff. I've looked at a bunch of kits and Old Man Emu, Ironman, Dobinsons seem to be the ones I'm deciding between. I've seen a lot of threads on all of these so I know all of them will be good but I also was thinking of going for a 1-2" block spacer just to stop the rubbing and I'd keep them for a year or two until I'd get a full new suspension. I know block spacers won't help the ride or off-road but they are much cheaper and could hold me off for a while... Should I go with a block spacer? If so are there any "good" ones? If there is a clearcut best choice for a full-suspension especially with Black Friday sales right now let me know.
     
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  2. Nov 16, 2020 at 11:21 AM
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    :fistbump:Fox shocks are the way to go
     
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  3. Nov 16, 2020 at 1:05 PM
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    My budget is under 1500 preferably around 1000 or below for a full kit
     
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  4. Nov 16, 2020 at 1:50 PM
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    I mean if your suspension is getting worn out/you want improved ride quality a spacer is only going to hurt. For $1000 could do 5100s w/ ome springs or eibach, 3 leaf AAL. I went eibach and like it. Had read about ome springs sagging after a year so stayed away from them but a lot of people run that set up fine.
     
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  5. Nov 16, 2020 at 5:14 PM
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    Dobinson mrrs Deaver leafs archive garage hammer hangers.
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    I ran bilstein 5100 on my truck for a few years and loved them. Have since upgraded to Kings but didn't really have any issues with the bilsteins. Handled a lot of things I threw at it.
     
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  7. Nov 16, 2020 at 11:39 PM
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    @Crikeymike has 15% off right now. He can set you up. I went with Dobinsons IMS/coils up front with HD rear leafs in the back. Couldn't be happier...……….just need bigger tires :rofl:
    I think this is a close price I paid. I bought at regular price.
    IMS - $500
    Coils - $180
    Leafs - $600
    Bushings - $70



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  8. Nov 17, 2020 at 12:11 AM
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    How much better did they ride on and off-road vs stock?
     
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  9. Nov 17, 2020 at 12:24 AM
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    damn Hows the leaf springs? I really wan to get a set, I'm over my shitty med pack OME
     
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    I have a decked, camper shell, skids, and sliders. I needed the HD ones(880lb I believe). I have no complaints at all about the ride. I was damn near on the bump stops before the lift. Now I come from a TJ, so "great ride" has never been in my vocabulary :rofl:


    Pre-lift
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    Yikes. I'm sitting on maybe 180lb (bed rack and rtt) in the rear.... Sitting closed to level. Ome just stink... Should've gone HD.... But dobinson looks promising

    or Just get Deavers and call it a DAY 4 LIFE
     
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    I know they have lighter rated springs. I bought a set of the 111's(I believe) for my camp trailer project :rofl:

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    DUDE that's awesome!!!! You couldn't make that trailer little shorter? Hmmm you can use that trailer "gas tank" for extra fuel HAHAHAH!!!
     
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    I will put a toolbox up front and still wanted a little room. I went 3ft from the bed to the tongue. It'll look a lot better once I can get some things added. I have thought about doing something for water where the gas tank was. My next priority will be a bed rack/RTT.
     
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    Click the little pic in my sig :D
     
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    Thanks for all the advice guys! If anybody is interested, I ended up going with a quick lift kit from dobinsons.

    C59-314 Front Lifted Coil - 200
    GS59-221 Pair of Front Struts - 270
    $315 GS59-940 Dobinsons Pair of Rear Shocks Compatible with Toyota Tacoma 4x4 2005-2018 - GS59-940
    GS59-940 Pair of Rear Shocks - 230
    2" Rear Lift Quick Ride Kit - 115
    $136 SC59-001 Dobinsons Pair of Strut Top Plates Compatible with Tacoma 2005-18, FJ Cruiser (all years), 4Runner 2003-18, Hilux 2005-18,Prado 2003-18 - SC59-001
    SC59-001 Mounts and Strut Assembly Bundle - 180

    $995 before 15% for black friday
    $960 with shipping, tax, and discount

    It should lift it all around 2"
     
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    Sup man, been a spell

    Good to hear about the leaf pack been on the fence about ordering some. I am in the same boat, shell, cab rack, HC rear bumper and full size spare tucked up under the truck. Guessing the weight you normally carry the springs are not too harsh?
     
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