Cackalak Han
Explorer
This will seem kind of lame to most of you guys. I was looking into getting a 2-3” lift, fitting some 33's, getting a bumper, etc. on my Tacoma. However, I don't think I'll ever need to go bigger than 32's for what I do, which is mostly mild off-roading, camping, hunting, etc. and realize that all of that would be just overkill for my purposes. I think I'm going to go even milder on the suspension upgrades. (maybe “maintenance” would be a better word).
I have about 122k on the odo, so it's time to change out some of the components. I think I am going to go with Bil 5100's all around, and setting the fronts to 1.5” to level it out. I think I will also get a pair of new OEM stock springs from trdparts4u (~$80/each). The rear leafs, I don't know what to do with. I would like to get just the stock springs, but they are $$$$ from the dealership (~$600 EACH!, IIRC). Dakars are just too much lift and Alcan/Deavers seem too expensive for just getting some stock height springs. What do you guys suggest for springs that are about the stock height? Mine look just about flat and maybe a tiny bit towards the negative side. I don't like the idea of re-arching, since I've heard that weakens the springs and they tend to snap.
Thanks for any suggestions.
I have about 122k on the odo, so it's time to change out some of the components. I think I am going to go with Bil 5100's all around, and setting the fronts to 1.5” to level it out. I think I will also get a pair of new OEM stock springs from trdparts4u (~$80/each). The rear leafs, I don't know what to do with. I would like to get just the stock springs, but they are $$$$ from the dealership (~$600 EACH!, IIRC). Dakars are just too much lift and Alcan/Deavers seem too expensive for just getting some stock height springs. What do you guys suggest for springs that are about the stock height? Mine look just about flat and maybe a tiny bit towards the negative side. I don't like the idea of re-arching, since I've heard that weakens the springs and they tend to snap.
Thanks for any suggestions.