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Old 08-25-2020, 10:12 AM #16
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I've been very, VERY happy with my modest lift (though would like to go a tad taller). My first thought after getting everything installed was "holy shit, this is how it should have felt from the factory!"

My Setup:
Bilstien 5100 Fronts: $100 (each), Amazon
Bilstien 5100 Rears: $81 (each), Amazon
KYB Strut Mounts: $20 (each), Amazon
Toytec/Eibach Front Springs: $170 (pair), ToytecLifts.com
Icon 2" Rear Springs: $235 (pair), ToytecLifts.com
Diff Drop Kit: $31, ToytecLifts.com
Swaybar Relocation Kit: $35, ToytecLifts.com

Total: $873 (plus tax)


Keep the front shocks set at the lowest notch, or maybe one notch up if you get the 3" rear springs, and you'll keep a bit of a rake.
That is one heck of a mix and match! Any specific reason why you played with the springs like that? I don't tow a lot but when I do I want the vehicle to handle it well. I towed a month or so ago and it bottomed out and I looked dumb -_- Can I see some pictures of your set up? Overall I love the pricing and the way you have laid it out... I may copy! What is the official difference in height? Is it level or is the rear still slightly taller?

Thanks!
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Old 08-25-2020, 10:14 AM #17
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What set up did you go for? I just ordered a Dobinsons lift also, can't wait to see how it turns out.
C59-302 / GS59-220 front
C59677V / GS59-575 rear

I went heavy because I will be adding bumpers, winch, etc. in the future.
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Old 08-25-2020, 10:20 AM #18
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Same boat here. Bought an 08 V8 Limited last year after I went to the dealer intending to buy a new one. The 5000 lb tow rating and that ancient V6 put me off. Plus their just so damn needlessly big.. Anyway, I found the 08 and flew across the country to drive it home. Fun trip. I'm in Kansas, and head out to Colorado 2 or 3 times a year for some wheeling, hiking and camping. Last week my boss asked me if I'd head out to our Denver office to do some network work while all the people are still working from home. I said I'd be happy to go in about two weeks and take some vacation while I'm out there...

I want to try to address the ground clearance and ride comfort before I head out this time. I'm at about 175k miles on X-REAS now and over the last few months I feel like it is deteriorating significantly. I've not spotted any leaks so I'm not sure what the deal is. It's my daily driver, and I usually rack up 20k miles a year or so.

I am looking at picking up a set of black TRD 17" wheels and some 265/70/17 KO2s. I'm torn between the E and the C rating as I do haul a trailer around every couple of weeks but it is generally under 3k lbs. I do less often tow a car hauler that is 2k lbs plus whatever car and other goodies I'm hauling. I have exceeded the tow rating of this truck by a bit and the drivetrain handles it well but the suspension is suffering as of late.

For suspension I am pondering the Fox 2.0 kit with probably the superflex springs out back. I am not opposed to picking up an extra set of springs for when I need to tow the big trailer. Or possibly just a set of airbags, I've never tried those.

I'm thinking I'll gain about an inch of clearance from the wheel / tire combo and around a 2" all around suspension lift to help clear obstacles, not interested in leveling. The suspension comes in a bit over $1500 but from what I'm reading, this or the Radflo setup at a similar price seems like it would meet these objectives and be comfortable, especially when the wifey comes along.

I've not been able to find any FJ springs around but was thinking of just doing that and some 5100s. I have convinced myself that one of the setups above will be much more comfortable.

Intended use is probably 80% pavement, sometimes "spirited". 15% off pavement, also sometimes spirited and maybe 5% mild rock crawling in Colorado / Utah or wherever. I don't run any armor but may end up getting some sliders at some point.

Am I on the right track? I'm not sure I'll be able to do all of this before I leave but I'm going to try. Need to place orders tomorrow probably.
Im currently running the stock limited wheels which are my favorite stock wheels that have come on anything ever... withhhhhhh snow tires from colorado, fun fact - I live in Auburn, Al. They are holding up really well and do incredibly on the trails. But the tread is wearing in a way I haven't seen before. Once my truck is a year old I'm replacing! Do TRDs come with any offset or do you have to get wheel spacers? Once I get new tires I want to either get new wheels to push the tires out or run a spacer so that the tire is in line or a hair past the fenders for some trail protection.

Also it sounds like we are almost exactly in the same boat. So whoever pulls the trigger first we have to post pictures to help each other out. Pretty much your whole situation lines up with mine except I wont have anything to tow that is that light until I get a hobby sail boat!
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