Need help with suspension, tired of banging head against wall

[WiscoRunner]

Alright, I’ve read...and read...searched some more and read some more but I’d like some input directly on my scenario.

Wife crashed the 07 SR5 so it is now becoming my dedicated hunting rig. It needs new suspension all around and I am adding a Coastal Offroad bumper shortly with full hoops (110 lbs) I’d like about 2.5” of lift, no sagging from the bumper and I don’t want to have to replace any UCAs or any other parts. I also don’t want spacers.

Currently looking at 5100s and a Eibach/toytec coil or OME 99021 and 885 in front and then 5100s in the rear with a coil slightly larger than the front to maintain a slight rake.

I’ve read that the 885s could be a bit much and need UCAs for a good alignment.

I’ve considered 5100s on a taller setting with FJ springs. Not sure if the bumper would make that sag too much or not. This would be my preferred route.

I’ve read plenty online but nothing seems to relate directly to what I’m looking for.

Thanks for your time and input, it’s greatly appreciated!

 

[Fern]

You will be fine w/ 885’s and a steel bumper hanging off the front.

 

[That_Titanium_4RNR]

Alright, I’ve read...and read...searched some more and read some more but I’d like some input directly on my scenario.

Wife crashed the 07 SR5 so it is now becoming my dedicated hunting rig. It needs new suspension all around and I am adding a Coastal Offroad bumper shortly with full hoops (110 lbs) I’d like about 2.5” of lift, no sagging from the bumper and I don’t want to have to replace any UCAs or any other parts. I also don’t want spacers.

Currently looking at 5100s and a Eibach/toytec coil or OME 99021 and 885 in front and then 5100s in the rear with a coil slightly larger than the front to maintain a slight rake.

I’ve read that the 885s could be a bit much and need UCAs for a good alignment.

I’ve considered 5100s on a taller setting with FJ springs. Not sure if the bumper would make that sag too much or not. This would be my preferred route.

I’ve read plenty online but nothing seems to relate directly to what I’m looking for.

Thanks for your time and input, it’s greatly appreciated!

I wouldn't use the 5100s in the rear. Especially since you want a slight rake. I've heard they're a bit short for rear lifts over 2". And especially since you'll be hunting out of it and *probably* maxing out your suspension quite a bit.

 

[duffdog]

Since this is a hunting rig, you will probably have a lot of heavy stuff in it. I would go with the OME 899 springs. I have them currently installed and love how the truck doesn't sag when I load it up. I keep tools and have a rear winch on the truck with a rear bumper and there isn't any sagging that I can detect, perhaps 1/2". The best part is that the springs are so strong that the driver side doesn't sag from filling the truck with gas. My old standard weight springs needed the 1.5" spacer to stop this.

 

[WiscoRunner]

Thanks for the input. I've got everything ordered up. I won't have a ton of weight in the back so I went with 895 springs for the rear and 885 for the front. I'm not so concerned with the rake just as long as it's not reversed. I figure if it seems a bit low, I'll maybe put a 1/2" spacer in back. I have a truck for hauling my boat and the runner will primarily be a bird hunting rig so maybe another guy or two and 1-2 dogs around 60lbs each will be in back. Unless I start looking for a bumper for the rear... :shrug: