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Suspention upgrade

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Healyj7, Nov 15, 2017.

  1. Nov 15, 2017 at 4:42 PM
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    Healyj7

    Healyj7 [OP] 2010TRD Cape Cod

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    18A733B9-99A9-4F59-AD0A-7E63AF3908A5.jpg Currently running 5100 with a leveling kit, don’t like the ride at all. Any additional things to improve it... or start. From scratch want3 inch lift with good road and beach ride?
     
  2. Nov 15, 2017 at 4:43 PM
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    DustStorm4x4

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    Are the 5100s set on a lift notch? How big is the leveling kit?
     
  3. Nov 15, 2017 at 4:45 PM
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    geekhouse23

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  4. Nov 15, 2017 at 4:46 PM
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    Healyj7

    Healyj7 [OP] 2010TRD Cape Cod

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    5100 are in full extension and a 2 inch block leveling. Came with truck when I got it used ride is ruff
     
  5. Nov 16, 2017 at 7:07 AM
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    How do you use your truck? Do you know how long the Bilstein's have been on the truck?

    As for your rear, blocks are crap and will ride rough.

    I would take those blocks out and invest in some Springs...AAL, Mini Pack or Complete leaf pack.
     
  6. Nov 16, 2017 at 12:11 PM
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    Are you going fast on the beach?
     
  7. Nov 16, 2017 at 5:57 PM
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    Healyj7 [OP] 2010TRD Cape Cod

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    The Shocks and blocks to level and slightly increase hight where installed 2 years ago. I drive out on two beaches here on the cape, simple off-road trails up north and drive to NC twice a year. I looked at a leaf spring pack for the rear and a friend has 2 front FOX 2.5 coil overs for 650$ I also have the BF Goodrich AT largest tire that would fit on the 17 inch rim.
     
  8. Nov 17, 2017 at 4:02 AM
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    3coma

    3coma my kid says my truck is "Boss"

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    Swap your coils out with 885's set to zero, and put in a 1-1/2" AAL. You'll get 2-1/2"s of lift up front and about 3/4" of rake in the back.
     
  9. Nov 17, 2017 at 7:02 AM
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    OP...Not sure what your budget is but the above post from 3coma is the best and least expensive option for you.

    If you are looking to spend some $$, Coilovers and Leaf pack in the rear.
     
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  10. Nov 17, 2017 at 4:36 PM
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    Healyj7

    Healyj7 [OP] 2010TRD Cape Cod

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    Money is tight, after the good news of remission comes stacks of bills. But I drive out on the beach everyday
    And make trips to NC for treatment. I
    Don’t want to go so cheap it’s worse then what i had but need improvement.
     
  11. Nov 17, 2017 at 5:14 PM
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    Sounds like Bilsteins or Fox Performance Series are good options that'll do what you'd like to do.
     

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