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Decisions, Decisions When It Comes To Suspension

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by NCred, Jul 22, 2022.

  1. Jul 22, 2022 at 8:04 PM
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    NCred

    NCred [OP] New Member

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    So I'm currently looking/planning on redoing the suspension on my truck. 2019 SR5 CM TSS 71k miles, stock except for running 275/65/20 10ply Terra Hunter X/Ts, a TRD RSB and a weatherguard toolbox. My goal is to do a 2.5" front, 1.5-2" rear. I'd like to keep some rake. I'm a little concerned with doing 3" or over on the front (I've seen some pretty angled cv joints on 3 and above in the front). I do pull trailers time to time (4k avg), one (twice a year) is 7k 22ft. This truck is honestly 97% highway, the 3% offroad is sandy farm roads, timber dirt firelanes, fairly well kept gravel.

    I'm currently getting alot of jerkiness in the steering on rough pavement. OEM balljoint on UCA are leaking both sides, no play in joint. LCA joints not poping or leaking. OTR has no play. I did the 3/9 and 12/6 shake test, its tight. So I'm assuming the stock black suspension is shot. I've already bought some Ironman UCA to replace the OEM. The rear kind of shakes/rattles over rough pavement (i saw another user posted the same and their rear leafsprings and shock were toast). Looking underneath from rear my springs do look like they're shot too. So now I'm stuck at what suspension I should go with. I've seen several leafpacks say they lift 3+ (too high for me) and some may interfere with RSB (I'd like to keep it). What leaf spring options are there that do not interfere with what I have and are decent? The toolbox is a constant 300lbs. I'd like to keep level when hauling. Then shocks and coilovers to go with it. I'm stuck between 6112/5160, OME 612/613, Toytec, Ironman 4x4. I considered the TRD Pro Fox, but I'm trying to keep it under $2k total. I'm looking for the best ride quality wise, not offroad performance. I appreciate all help, advice and suggestions.


    Edit: I took photos this morning of leaf springs. I think I sent it too hard
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    Last edited: Jul 23, 2022
  2. Jul 23, 2022 at 7:22 AM
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    timdske

    timdske Another Old Guy

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    I'm running the Toytec Aluma Boss coil overs with the Add a leaf in the rear. It about a 3" front and 1.5 in the rear. I still have a bit of a rake too. I'm using SPC UCAs. I really like the handling I'm getting from it. I highly recommend it.

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  3. Jul 23, 2022 at 8:37 AM
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    NCred

    NCred [OP] New Member

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    Nice truck! Looking at it I'd guess it's almost level, maybe .5" of rake? I'd like more rake than what I'm seeing there. Especially when I hook a trailer up, I don't want a carolina squat look. Plus after getting a good look at my leaf springs, I'm thinking an AAL will definitely not work lol.

    Is that the aluma 2.0 or 2.5? How is pavement driving? Harsh or smooth over rough pavement at 60mph?
     

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