Simple lift kit.

2018 TRDORDCLB. Since installing my heavy as hell sliders, I occasionally bottom out easier than I should. Do I need new shocks, springs and/or coils? I tow a light camper sometimes and wouldn't mind raising the front 2" and back 1". I want to be able to haul a decent bit of bed weight at the same time.

I like exploring remote areas and want to be prepared for modesty rough terrain.

I'm paralyzed trying to figure this out from the forums and just want simple advice. Thanks.

 

I don't think there is a simple answer. I've got a very similar truck and have been dealing with a similar feeling. The shop that did my wheels and tires told me to just get Bilstein 5100s and put a blocks in the back. I think they offered to do it all for like $800. On the other end is getting something deluxe like a King Level 5 package from Accutune for $5400 and doing the installation myself.

I ruled out the 5100s with blocks because I've got a canopy and probably 70% of my miles are with the bed filled with gear. I frequently leave home and look at my poor stock leaf springs flat or worse. So, if I'm getting real leaf springs I'm looking at Dobinsons or Icon RXT pack to try and be on the less expensive side. @Crikeymike is the local expert on Dobinsons and I've come real close to pulling the trigger on a package there. It seems like a mid range, good value (not 5100s on blocks and not adjustable remote reservoir racing shocks) setup that will increase weight capacity and give a modest lift. I certainly know I want new springs in the back to help with the loads of family stuff I haul into the woods. (I remember when a sleeping bag, a 12 pack and some hot dogs was all I needed).

So, unfortunately your answer is 'it depends'. If you've got the budget hit up Accutune and let them guide you into a really nice a custom setup for your rig. If you want Midrange Dobinsons look good. If you want midrange Bilsteins look up Headstrong or Wheelers for a package. If you want 2" in the front and 1" in the rear and have limited budget grab a set of 5100s. There are a ton of very happy 5100 owners out there so they are probably 80% of the way there for 20% of the price. So yeah, no simple answers. Good luck and remember to post your decisions and results.

 

Yeah there's a reason why there's not a simple answer. It's a complicated question with multiple different answers. It's daunting at first, but stick with it and do the work. It's the only way to do it right.

 

Wow, they must be extremely heavy. I've never heard of anyone bottoming out because of added slider weight, but I've also heard that some shops are building them over 100lbs per side now.

If you're bottoming out while towing, that would make sense. An upgraded spring pack would sort that out in the rear, and you can add some height in the front quite easily too.

 

Thanks, all. The sliders are about 75 lbs each. Enough to make things a bit more squishy than I like, but not violently bottoming out.
I probably will start with beefing up the springs a bit first.