suspension vs re gear

I can only do one mod for around 2k. The bilstein 6112/5160s are calling my name but I also want a re gear to 5.29s. please help

I'm a weekend warrior btw so still only a rci aluminium front skid.

 

I would go with the suspension and get out there an explore. Get some suspension and sliders, will get you more bang for the buck. Gearing is awesome but unless your super heavy 5.29 is going to be not a good dailly setup. 4.88 for 3rd gens for weekend warrior not too heavy. But you will get more out of the other stuff out of the gate.

Have fun!

 

yea suspension and sliders is way cheaper to diy as well. thanks

 

re gear cause the gear hunting annoys the piss out of me

suspension so off roading wont be so bouncy and harsh for the wife and kids

or basically selfish re gear vs thoughtful better suspension for the family trips
lol

 

def re gear at some point but you will get way more out of sliders, suspension, better tires, skids bumpers. by time you get all that the 5.29's may make more sense. But if/when the truck is super heavy or rolling on some 35's. Also don't forget to air down when you go offroad that will solve a lot of your problems of rough/bouncy rides.

 

damn that's why it's so bouncy then. my tires were at 30 psi. lol thanks for the tips and raider nation all day

 

yah 30psi will def give you a rough ride. drop it to 20-25 and will be night and day. Get suspension if you need more clearance. Better tires for better grip and skids/sliders if you start getting more technical.

But as @whatstcp said whats the end goal or at least near term. I def went all in at one point. Had it as a the nimble daily for awhile but things changed. If you even have an idea will help plan better.

 

looked up that

$91 viair 88p portable compressor kit (12V, 120 psi, forup to 33" tires)

viair 88p and just bought it.

I probably never go bigger then 33s and have crazy armor, but thats still way down the road so I'll do the suspension and sliders first. thanks for all the info.

aldo do you think ill need new bumpstops with the bilsteins and what about the ecgs bushing?

 

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yea I think I'll have the bushing installed by a shop and possibly the suspension to. as for the bumpstops I'll hold off then since I only want to lift about 1.5-2 inches. thanks for the links