Lifts and suspension upgrades

Gents,
I live in Alaska and I've gotten some fun road trips in here so I'm turning my truck into a bit of an overlanding rig. However I've noticed between the steel bumpers and bed rack/tent it clearly. Needs some upgrades on the suspension. Anyone have similar projects and recommendations on lifts and suspension upgrades?

 

Try looking here you should find some good ideas.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/forums/suspension.18/

Welcome to TW!

 

First thing you'll have to explain to get some responses is the extent of stock suspension you have right now with the weight of front and rear bumpers and bed rack tent, and how it is maintaining as is. Stock leafs are so weak, it must be sitting level at best or ass down.

 

You need to provide more information if you want useful answers.

 

Nothing changed when I put on my rear steel bumper, side bars and Bull Bar, and I dont carry much weight in the rear (too often), but I'm guessing anything "top heavy", like a camper changes all the rules.

If I were into camping/overlanding, I would just pull a trailer, but my needs may be different than other members. Then I wouldn't need to change my suspension anymore than I need to now.

I do have a 2/1" lift now with a 1" block in the rear, but never needed to include an AAL. Even when it was stock, I didn't have the need to improve my suspension, so I think it all goes back to how much weight you need to carry anything "top heavy".

 

An early overlanding rig, post covered wagon.

Just for historical perspective.

 

Camping

 

Good guidance here on which suspension parts are needed for which mods/extra weight/ desired lift/etc. there are several trusted brands of aftermarket suspension but Dobinson's are my favorite. They are proven in the truly remote Australian Outback, and should be a reliable option for you in wild Alaska

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/dobinsons-2016-2023-taco-suspension-options.474308/page-97