Request for rear shock recommendations for my scenerio

Hey folks. 2008 tundra 5.7, crew max 4x4 with stock suspension. I don’t plan on a lift, just need to replace the very old Toyota shocks. I do go off road some but it’s all blm roads and washboard trails, no rock crawling or the like. Aside from the diamondback bed cover weight, I will be towing a small expedition camper which will weigh approx 3000 +/- lbs wet. I do plan to add sumo springs at some point front and back.
I’m starting with the rear shocks and then will replace the front spring/shock (coilovers?) so any recommendations all around is appreciated. I don’t think I need king or fox shocks, but would like a quality step up from Toyota stock stuff.

 

@memario1214 will be more than happy to assist you.

 

That’s great. Who might he be?

 

Any one in particular win out in the reliability and longevity dept? Are bilsteins 5100’s too soft for the rear of a pickup that tows? Thanks for the reply.

 

Colton is a vendor here on the site that offers good advice and fair prices on quality products to help you customize your truck to meet your specific needs. He will reach out soon!

 

Mike at Exit Offroad would be the man to talk to about Dobinson's suspension products.

 

thank you for the detailed reply! I didn’t mentioned budget and I should have. The links you sent are quality stuff but more than I would care to spend. That said, I could break it up a bit and get the rear done, then address the front. I didn’t think reservoirs would be something I would need but I’ll readily admit I’m not exceptionally knowledgeable on shock and strut construction. Do shocks factor in to towing? I do want to ensure I don’t get much sag so my headlights aren’t blinding others as we travel. Thanks again for the help.

 

Bilstein 4600s are what you are describing. Not everyone needs King and Fox stuff. If you really don't want to lift, the 4600s are the way. 5100s will give you the option of lifting the front if you are at all interested.

 

maybe find someone with lower mile takeoffs from a newer truck? they're almost free

 

I would like to remove some of the rake in the front but what is my best course of action to remove some rake and prevent the front of going up when I tow? Thanks for the feedback.

 

Gotta pick one. Rake for towing, or level for the mall.

 

Well, we’ll leave the rake. I’m more concerned about towing to boondock remotely than the mall. I’ve not been to a mall in a decade or more. Lol

 

OK, now that we know you have your priorities straight, you may be able to get rid of some of the rake without ruining your ability to tow. The 5100's will allow you to pick from around an inch of lift, up to closer to 2.5". The rears are just shocks and do not add any lift, but RAS or SUMO springs could augment the spring rate in the back and help with sag. As far as the front going up with towing, a WDH will help to prevent that.

 

so 4600 in the back and 5100 in the front mildly adjusted to remove SOME rake (1”) but not ruin towing. Sumo springs in the rear, eventually the front. What springs would be good for the front to go with the 5100’s? Thanks for the help.

 

Your factory front springs

 

Roadmaster active suspension is the answer to keep your headlights in focus.

 

So am I correct in that a viable, budget friendly set up would be:

1) Bilstein 4600’s in the rear (or 5100’s)
2) road active suspension in the rear
3) Bilstein 5100’s with stock springs in the front?

 

Looks like a winner to me. I’ve heard (could be misinformed), that the 4600 and 5100 valving is similar if not the same. The difference is the ability to lift. Fronts provide an adjustable perch to set lift height and rears accommodate an additional inch of lift, but obviously don’t provide any.