Lift incoming, what else do I need?

[Ashengrace]

I know some version of this gets asked all the time, but I really need some quick, concise advice without all the who-ha and going down the long dark rabbit hole of things to know about off road suspension.

I've got a '04 V6 4x4 and I recently noticed when doing my brakes that a couple of my struts are leaking so it's time for a suspension upgrade, and I've pretty much decided on a Dobinson IMS 2.5" lift with heavy load coils (the heavy load is futureproofing, as I intend on doing front and rear bumpers in the future, and already have an RTT).

As much as I would love to upgrade every suspension component all at once, I'm trying to keep the initial buy in as low as possible and upgrade the rest over time.
That being said, my question is, what (if anything) else is absolutely required and essential for doing this lift? What will get me lifted, on the road, without too much excess wear and tear on the vehicle?

 

[Runnin on E]

4th Gen Suspension Options/FAQ

 

[Ashengrace]

4th Gen Suspension Options/FAQ

"I really need some quick, concise advice without all the who-ha and going down the long dark rabbit hole of things to know about off road suspension"

So, you know, thanks for nothing.

 

[parsky1]

"I really need some quick, concise advice without all the who-ha and going down the long dark rabbit hole of things to know about off road suspension"

So, you know, thanks for nothing.

Don’t overbuy on the coils for the future. You will top out your suspension and end up with no down travel (poor ride) and poor CV angles initially. If anything set the IMS front strut to the lower setting,213mm, and that gives you room to go to 226mm in the future which adds 1” of additional lift. You can move it up with a spring compressor and the spanner wrenches they include. The dobinsons springs are already a higher spring rate than OEM so keep that in mind as well.

 

[Berty_K]

"I really need some quick, concise advice without all the who-ha and going down the long dark rabbit hole of things to know about off road suspension"

So, you know, thanks for nothing.

Not a great attitude to have when asking the community for help.

Good luck.

 

[Runnin on E]

"I really need some quick, concise advice without all the who-ha and going down the long dark rabbit hole of things to know about off road suspension"

So, you know, thanks for nothing.

I can tell already that you are going to be very popular around hear...Bon Chance......

 

[igwig]

upper control arms for sure. possibly extended sway bar links. i did a panhard relocation and new brakes for the bigger tires. otherwise not much.