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Originally Posted by sirhcx
I just rolled over to 232k on my 01 4WD SR5 (manufactured Dec 00).
While I can do most of the work myself, I'm at a complete loss on what to buy.
With the high mileage and other maintenance needs awaiting to be attended to, I want to get the best bang for my buck without blowing out the bank and keeping things simple as possible.
I mostly just putt around town to and from work, with an occasional "off road" adventure in rural Nebraska.
Oh and not sure if it helps but the rotors are for 15" rims but it has the 3 spoke 16's on it paired with 265/70R16 tires, so it might be a bit of an oddball.
Im also not looking for a lift or anything, just to get regain some comfort and stability back.
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I'd say just get a new set of quality shocks for standard ride-height. When doing the front suspension, it would be an excellent time to replace the the lower ball joints with
OEM parts - an Achilles' heel on these trucks. If the rear end droops - as they often do with age - a new set of stock-length coils to go along with the shocks would fix that. For street driving, make sure your sway bar bushings are looking good. If they seem tired, a new set can make a noticeable difference with cornering and general sure-footedness. You can get a bushing kit, or new end link sets for a reasonable price. The wheel/rotor size has no bearing on anything - these came with 16s stock in many trims.
