2012 TX Baja suspention advice

My 12 Baja needs new rear shocks. One of them is leaking, boot torn and there is some occasional clunk. Also the stock springs suck. The truck is barely level empty, put a shopping bag in it and it sags

I'd like to stay with Baja suspension, I understand the rears are 5160 Billies with custom valving. May spring for OEM replacements just because.

Now, I pretty much ruled out add-a-leaf, and would like to go with new springs. I run the truck mostly empty, though I may add a plate rear bumper at some point.

Sounds like Dakars are a safe bet. Is the (new) standard Dakar set right choice for me? Will 5160 handle the lift okay?

I searched and found some indication I should be okay, but would appreciate more info. I am bit of a noob when it comes to truck suspensions.

 

I am pretty sure, some place like Downsouth Motorsports, will revalve items bought or sent to them..
Your best bet, IMO, is talk to Marie @HeadStrong Off-Road, tell her what you want to do with your truck.

 

Yeah, thanks for the tip. In meantime I indeed noticed that HeadStrong offers Dakars with a Bilstein kit that includes "revised" 5160. The claim is they have additional 0.5" of travel which maybe makes them ok with Dakars.

I guess I'll be going in that direction vs OEM Baja shocks that presumably have less travel.