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Best ride quality lift 2" or less?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by chays, Oct 16, 2015.

  1. Oct 16, 2015 at 4:48 AM
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    chays

    chays [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Looking to keep ride quality as stock.
    What do you guys recommend?
    There's so many options I am confused.
    Don't wont to end up with rough ride like I did on my 2007.
    Chays
     
  2. Oct 16, 2015 at 4:53 AM
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    JimboAnz

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    I would go with bilstein 5100 set at zero up front paired with OME 884 coils, or Eibach Coils, I thnk both coils net around 2". Out back 5100 shocks and some sort of add a leaf, progressive AAL is better than single AAL. I think the progressive AAL adds 1.5", think about if you want to level the truck, or maintain some rake.

    I did 5100 and 885 springs, got 2.75" +/-, the ride is very simliar to the offroad stock ride :thumbsup: Good luck, I am sure many more will chime in. Bought mine through Marie @HeadStrong Off-Road, great service, answers all the silly questions without judging (I think :bowdown: ) many other great vendors on here also.
     
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  3. Oct 16, 2015 at 5:00 AM
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    Look around and see if you can find a set of sport constant rate springs used on Craigslist and just set the front 5100 to 2". The 5100 is valve for stock springs but the TRD OR progressive springs don't work real well with the 5100. For the rear go with the above mentioned.
     
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  4. Oct 16, 2015 at 5:06 AM
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    RedRed

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    1.75" Billy's plus 1/4 spacer on both sides. 1" block in rear. 265/70/17 nitto g2 SCS matte dark bronze 6s
    5100 at 0 with 884 springs up front plus 1 block (plus shocks) in the back will keep same ride as stock.
     
  5. Oct 16, 2015 at 5:11 AM
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    Arailt

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    I have the 5100/884 setup and the stiffness of my front end increased considerably.
     
  6. Oct 16, 2015 at 5:16 AM
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    geekhouse23

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    What use is the reason for the lift? Offroad or mall crawling at walmart?
     
  7. Oct 16, 2015 at 5:50 AM
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    It's worth noting that a 3 leaf progressive add a leaf in the rear will give some lift, increased load capacity while keeping good ride, eliminate axle wrap, and over all make the truck ride and handle much better. Just adding a block only excelerates the inevitable, a sagging wore out leaf pack.
     
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  8. Oct 16, 2015 at 6:20 AM
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    RedRed

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    1.75" Billy's plus 1/4 spacer on both sides. 1" block in rear. 265/70/17 nitto g2 SCS matte dark bronze 6s
    Had this setup on my 12 and after springs were worn in they seemed the same as my stock SR5.... But it's just an opinion.
     

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