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Suspension Opinions? Need advice..

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by GoldenGoon89, Apr 14, 2021.

  1. Apr 14, 2021 at 12:58 PM
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    GoldenGoon89

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    Illustrious Over-comers,

    I have lurked and snooped on this site for a little over a year..
    Finally started piecing everything together..
    I have just about everything besides my lift..So I need some opinions as i have several options. There is a lot of knowledge and wisdom here and id like to use it.
    I will list below and explain my reasoning as I want a minimum of 2.75", Really want a 3"/1".
    2017 CM 4x4-Stock
    18x9 Fuel wheels +20 Offset
    285x75x18 GOODYEAR DURATRAC
    Diff Drop
    MaxTrac rear 1" shackles.

    A. Eibach shocks, set of 4. Use Stock Coilovers(Only 30k miles on my current truck) With Freedom Offroad UCA's. Possible Shimming, I can't visually see the lean.(Cheap option)??

    B. Eibach Shocks with Springs. Freedom off road UCA. It will change the ride with different coilover, Not much more expensive.??

    C. Dobinsons Lift with Coilovers and Shocks, Freedom off road UCA. Different beast, I have like what I have read/heard about Dobinsons. Plus those Teal Springs just make me drool..???

    Thank you all in advance for your opinions/help.

    -GOON
     
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  2. Apr 14, 2021 at 1:12 PM
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    I would not purchase A- because it is used. I would stick to new parts unless the deal for the used parts is too good to pass up. If not significantly less than new, you will be happy with new parts in the long run.

    B and C are good products. The dobinsons have the twin tube shocks (older style) and the new IMS. The twin tubes are proven, folks have been having some issues with the amount of lift on the IMS- way too high. OME suspensions is another you should check out (old man emu)

    Heard good things about the Eibach setup.

    You may also want to check out toytec. They have lifted coilovers in the same price range as what you are looking at. You have some solid choices available.
     
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  3. Apr 14, 2021 at 1:18 PM
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    My apologies, I meant used as in they are the stocks currently on my truck.
    Thank you for the reply, I do appreciate it. I did forget about OME, I'll definitely consider those.
     
  4. Apr 14, 2021 at 1:27 PM
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    You can get OME from toytec. OME and Dobinsons run a bit higher than advertized. Expect 1/4 to half inch more lift than what they list. A lot of the other coil overs are adjustable, with with the spring perch setting or are threaded and adjusted with a spanner wrench.

    Here are some links to help you spend your $!
     
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  5. Apr 14, 2021 at 1:39 PM
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    Thank You! Its one of those websites that i have book marked. Now i know why i didn't mention OME, they are backordered for a while.
    Same reason why I didn't pull the trigger on the Bilstein..I do have a chance to get the 6112s, but i would like to get closer to 3".

    So I'm really leaning to the Dobinsons. I can use the top hats from my current setup correct?
     
  6. Apr 14, 2021 at 1:54 PM
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    Dobinsons, OME and Toytec offer the options to assemble the coilovers- It is like $100, worth it in my eyes because they are all ready to install.

    You can add shims to gain a little extra lift, each 1/4 inch shim on the coil over will raise it 1/2 inch. Shims could also be used to address tundra lean.
     
  7. Apr 14, 2021 at 1:59 PM
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    Okay, I understand..Definitely worth it in the end to have them assembled. Also,I did just get off the phone with Nigel over at BOSS, he gave me some info as well and told me what was in stock. Apparently the dobinsons are a pain to put together at home, they don't like spring compression tools.
     
  8. Apr 16, 2021 at 6:37 AM
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    I can't get my hands on the freedom off road UCA's.. Id like to go with JBA instead, Ive read some good reviews on them. Any opinions?
     

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