suspension

when should i replace my suspension? my front suspension is feeling like its shot. sometimes it bottoms out in pot holes. when driving down the highway , if i hit a bump the front end bounces up and down a lot more than it did when it was new. 137000 miles . all stock. truck has a long history of carrying heavy weight in the bed. sometimes i carry one ton in bed.

 

only one ton like 8 or 9 times.. most of the time it is only 3/4 ton .im surprised at what these trucks can haul.
drive a lot of bumpy dirt/gravel roads. kind of harsh on the vehicle. but i still take good care of it maintenance wise. what is the norm mileage for replacing suspension tho? and what about ball joints?

 

I'd say time to change it out. I would recommend looking around here for some take-offs from people who lifted their trucks early. Also, look into getting some sort of AAL or new leaf pack in the rear. That much weight can really tear up our trucks rear ends.

 

I think shocks are recommended every 60k or so but many people go longer. I would say you are due.

 

Suspension is one of those things you don't realize how bad it really is until you put new ones on.

 

i dont know if i want to go with stock again. i keep hearing good things about billstein 5100s.

 

what would i need to get those. and have it ride nice?

 

Do you want to stay stock height?

 

it doenst really matter. but it would be nice to get a bit more ground clearance. i just wouldnt want it to ride worse than it already rides.

 

my girlfriend has a toyota with a lift and it rides shitty

 

I would do 5100's all around. You can use stock replacement springs or upgrade. For the rear also a new leaf pack or add a leaf.

 

What kind of lift does she have? Spacers?

 

If you want to go with a less expensive approach, call Wheelers offroad. 541-474-2879

They have everything you could want, and they won't upsell you on anything you don't need. They'll ask you questions on what you want from your truck and provide you with the best information.

 

Towing that much weight you need some new leafs!!

 

pro comp 6'' it think. not running spacers . its got huge tires too though. it is way to high in my opinion and it gets horrible milage.

 

It looks like you already have a spacer in the front, so you are already lifted?

 

how much do u think it would cost?

 

I have never ridden in a 6" lifted Tacoma but I know with my 5100s and OME springs and OME leaf pack it rides amazing. I love it.

 

i only had the 2'' spacers for 2 weeks .. it ruined the ride so i took them out

 

5100's set at 0 with eibachs, and a wheelers AAL... $650 bucks according to my cart I just made for you.

Have them put them together also for another 150, and you have a plug and play item shipped to your door.