3rd gen suspension for Overlanding

So I'm trying to plan out my overloading build for my 3rd gen DSCB. What type of suspension should be used for a quality overloading build. I've been everything from a simple bilstein 5100 kit to a full on Baja long travel kit. What's ya'll opinion on what would be a good set up for overloading?

 

you can overland in any stock vehicle with more ground clearance than a stock sedan and a place to sleep. This thread is like deja vu when someone here thought he needed a CAI to overland. Dont fall victim to the hyped up you must need a fully built rig to overland that social media has made popular.

 

How much weight are you going to add to the truck?

 

You don't need long travel.

I was pretty happy with my icon stage 5 kit. If you travel long distance off road with a bunch of weight, remote reservoir shocks help too (hence the icon kit).

 

Buy your suspension last after you have everything else. This will let you know what suspension you will need.

Do a search for the Pongo Build. He's running an OME heavy load suspension. It's not over the top and does the trick.

 

All of the above are good suggestions,
I overland every so often and my truck is basically stock in height etc. (For now)
Pm marie @HeadStrong Off-Road shell sort you out.

 

I am trying to plan my overland build. I think OME for the price or Bilstein. I am not looking to shoot through the desert at 80mph. Nice slow smooth trail driving for me

 

I'm contemplating the suspension as well. Have some 16" scs f5s and cooper 255/85s sitting waiting to go on the truck, but am debating (after a year of reading suspension threads) on what to get.

 

There are two factors that come to mind when I was shopping suspensions; the environment and weight. Not only is the terrain you are traversing important to consider but also the weight of the vehicle. Over time you add gear and modifications and may soon find yourself exceeding the suspension load capabilities. When overlanding with RTT a lot of weight is dumped on the rear axle. For my build there's about 1000 lbs on the rear axle. Had I went out and bought the first suspension I wanted because of price and stuff, I would have to start all over replacing it. Suspensions are nice because they make your truck look cool but definitely make sure you are buying a suspension that provides all the capabilities for your needs.

For my environment and weight I decided on Kings with a Deaver Stage II. This setup may not work for everyone but met my needs.

 

So I know that since I'm adding a RTT and other accessories in the bed I will need an upgraded leaf kit for sure. How are you liking the BP 51s? As of right now I'm thinking of going with OME.

 

As of now a RTT with is about 195 pounds and then jerry cans, steel front and rear bumper with winch, overland bars on the bed, front runner rack for the roof, and some general accessories.

 

Dakar springs for sure and go from there

 

Pretty much I would guess fully loaded, you driving to a destination, it would be around 700-900 extra pounds.

 

Thats probably a good guess thanks!

 

My last trip ome's and a fully loaded bed (with rtt) heated them up so bad after about 50 miles off road I thought my away bar fell off.

 

Really? were you running the ones with remote Reservoirs?

 

Good to know..That sucks also. I thought OME would be good for overlanding

 

Same that's why I got it. I think it was just too many miles with too much weight.

If it matters they were the sport version (which I got because they were stiffer for the weight).

 

Now I need to do more research lol.. I'm to poor to afford suspension and think I'll wait till I get bigger tires anyhow.

 

I'm pretty satisfied with my OME kit. It's not over the top and still gives a decent ride on the highway. I went with the 888 coils and dakar HD leaf. I just wanted it to handle the added weight of armor, steel bumpers front and rear, bed rack, RTT and a winch. It doesn't look like a monster truck but it gives some added clearance. As already suggested, talk to Marie @HeadStrong Off-Road . She helped me make the right choices.