Noob: Suspension Overhaul - is this it?

[anonymouschris]

GF tried to surprise me with a lift, but she didn't realize installing coils, shocks, and spacers are just the beginning of the game. After the "lift" we realized there is much more that needs to be done to make the lift complete. I've been scouring the forums and hope you guys can help verify I have my project lift complete.

Currently I have the rear OME 891 coils, 3" coil spacers in front, and 285's (33") setup.

I am plan to change the following:

- changing the rear shocks - OME 60027/60028 from Toytec. I was looking into the Bilsteins, but Toytec has them on backorder with no ETA
- taking out coils spacers up front an replacing with OME front coils and shocks
- Light Racing Upper Control Arms + Bushings
- OEM Lower Ball Joints
- Sonoran Steel PanHard Bar
- Rear Differential Drop Sonoran Steel
- 1" Body Lift from Toytec (to help clear wheels; don't mind the extra inch)
- Extended Brake Lines
- Tundra Brake Swap
- Inner/Outer Tie Rods

My truck has about 160K on it. Is there anything else I should replace while I'm at it? LCA's? Ball Joints, etc?

I plan to keep the truck for awhile and hope not to have to do to much work on it after this is all said and done.

Any advice will be much appreciated.

 

[Fishwerks]

GF tried to surprise me with a lift, but she didn't realize installing coils, shocks, and spacers are just the beginning of the game. After the "lift" we realized there is much more that needs to be done to make the lift complete. I've been scouring the forums and hope you guys can help verify I have my project lift complete.

Currently I have the rear OME 891 coils, 3" coil spacers in front, and 285's (33") setup.

I am plan to change the following:

- changing the rear shocks - OME 60027/60028 from Toytec. I was looking into the Bilsteins, but Toytec has them on backorder with no ETA
- taking out coils spacers up front an replacing with OME front coils and shocks
- Light Racing Upper Control Arms + Bushings
- OEM Lower Ball Joints
- Sonoran Steel PanHard Bar
- Rear Differential Drop Sonoran Steel
- 1" Body Lift from Toytec (to help clear wheels; don't mind the extra inch)
- Extended Brake Lines
- Tundra Brake Swap
- Inner/Outer Tie Rods

My truck has about 160K on it. Is there anything else I should replace while I'm at it? LCA's? Ball Joints, etc?

I plan to keep the truck for awhile and hope not to have to do to much work on it after this is all said and done.

Any advice will be much appreciated.

:welcome:

My opinions below.

- changing the rear shocks -- yes do it
- taking out coils spacers up front an replacing with OME front coils and shocks -- yes do it
- Light Racing Upper Control Arms + Bushings -- not necessary right away, but if you have the cash do it.
- OEM Lower Ball Joints -- might as well, order new bolts for them too
- Sonoran Steel PanHard Bar -- not necessary w/ 3" of rear lift, if you are going higher in the rear later on then you might as well
- Rear Differential Drop Sonoran Steel -- I think you mean front diff drop
- 1" Body Lift from Toytec (to help clear wheels; don't mind the extra inch) -- just some trimming should clear them, depending on your wheel specs
- Extended Brake Lines -- not necessary with 3" of lift but do it if you want.
- Tundra Brake Swap -- yes, make sure your wheels will clear the calipers
- Inner/Outer Tie Rods -- might as well if you are doing LBJs

 

[anonymouschris]

:welcome:

My opinions below.

- changing the rear shocks -- yes do it
- taking out coils spacers up front an replacing with OME front coils and shocks -- yes do it
- Light Racing Upper Control Arms + Bushings -- not necessary right away, but if you have the cash do it.
- OEM Lower Ball Joints -- might as well, order new bolts for them too
- Sonoran Steel PanHard Bar -- not necessary w/ 3" of rear lift, if you are going higher in the rear later on then you might as well
- Rear Differential Drop Sonoran Steel -- I think you mean front diff drop
- 1" Body Lift from Toytec (to help clear wheels; don't mind the extra inch) -- just some trimming should clear them, depending on your wheel specs
- Extended Brake Lines -- not necessary with 3" of lift but do it if you want.
- Tundra Brake Swap -- yes, make sure your wheels will clear the calipers
- Inner/Outer Tie Rods -- might as well if you are doing LBJs

Thanks for the input. Is there anything I should do at this time that I haven't added to the list?

 

[snivilous]

You have that giant list but you don't have coilovers on there. If you're gonna replace the rear shocks and put springs in, I would do the front too. Especially if you have that big list, don't half ass the front suspension!

 

[TNRunner99]

I agree with the above but wait for the Bilstein's they are a much better ride.

 

[anonymouschris]

def not skimping on the front. already purchased coils and shocks for the front, but forgot to mention in the list.