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So many suspension options

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by boxxed, Mar 14, 2020.

  1. Mar 14, 2020 at 4:45 PM
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    boxxed

    boxxed [OP] Well-Known Member

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    There is so much info I could keep reading for days..
    I have a 09 double cab that is stock. I did have the TSB leaf added in 09. and I have Firestone airbags installed also.


    I just want to replace the shocks and coil overs that are on it now.
    I am looking for direction on which way to go.
    Should I get Bilstein 4600 and use the existing coils. Possibly replace. I am not opposed to using the spring clamp but if the KYB is the better way to go then that's fine also.
    Or should I get KYB Strut and Coil Spring Assembly?
    KYB SR4463
    KYB SR4464

    Any input would be great.

    Thanks
     
  2. Mar 21, 2020 at 7:33 PM
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    boxxed

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    So I ended up going with KYB Strut and Coil Spring Assembly. The drivers side is now 35 1/2 and the passengers side is 36 5/8
    Seems to be a pretty big difference.
    What can anyone suggest to fix it? should I drive around awhile and see how much it settles? Not sure the direction I should go. I don't want to assume I know what to do to fix it.

    Thanks.
     
  3. Jul 13, 2020 at 1:55 PM
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    ryansteel87

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    Did your KYB Coilovers ever settle down from the excessive ride height? I'm looking at using them to replace my worn front suspension on my 2012 Double Cab. Also, how do you like the ride quality?
     
  4. Sep 25, 2021 at 6:51 PM
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    Maxwell1234

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    HAM Radio hidden behind backseat. 3rd gen shocks / leafs soon to add struts. Everything else is stock besides the Viper remote start added because Minnesota sucks
    Did you ever get them?
     
  5. Sep 26, 2021 at 7:15 PM
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    boxxed

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    I just replaced my KYB’s They we’re just ok. Better then stock. I put 6112 set at #2 also replaced the needle bearing with ECGS and the UCA’s

    Wish I would have done that from the beginning. It’s so much better with the 6112’s
     
  6. Sep 27, 2021 at 10:46 AM
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    Maxwell1234

    Maxwell1234 Well-Known Member

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    Thanks for the info. I been debating which way to go. I currently have 3rd gen take offs and it’s been fine but I’ve had some random thumping noises and I’ve looked around at least 10 times and decided I would change out the struts since that was the last thing I’ve played with.
    Today I got a hair up my ass and put my phone under the truck and jumped on the bumper to find the source and on the third video found my swaybar torque link was loose and slapping around. So we’ll see if that solves my issues then debate if I want to upgrade lol
     
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