Attention: TDR Forum Junkies I bought my truck 100% stock from the original owner. Shocks were blown, exhaust tailpipe was rusted as were the stock wheels and bald tires. So I replaced the shocks with Trailmasters and got some 16x8 wheels and stock size 245/75/16 Dunlops and a new exhaust. Passed inspection with flying colors. Well I'm almost ready for new tires. I am planning on getting a set of 315/75/16's. I'd also like to upgrade my suspension to not only clear the new tires, but also ride a bit better. Here's what I have decided on through researching here.
I am not real keen on coil spacers, so I think I am going to go with Skyjacker D25 2-2. 5" coil springs up front and H7092 Hydro shocks (made for 1. 5-3" of lift). I figured while I was at it I might as well upgrade the rear too as I HATE the factory leaf/block set-up. I figured with ditching the blocks and going with leaf spring only it should ride better, better articulation and hopefully reduce axle wrap and wheel hop. So I was thinking about going with the DR76 leaf springs and ditching the factory blocks. Said it should raise it about 1-1. 5" and I think I'm going with the H7036 Hydro shocks (made for 1. 5-4. 5" of lift).
I guess my only real questions are what do you seasoned vets think? Who has this set-up now and how do you like it? Any other recommendations I may have overlooked? I'm hoping this should be a VAST improvement over my current stock set-up.
The only problem I'm having is finding these rear leaf springs on line. I found the shocks and front coil springs at Jeg's for an awesome price, but they didn't have the rear leafs. I checked Summit Racing and 4WheelOnline and tired Google searching also, but no luck. Where did you guys purchase yours from?
One other question is would I benefit any from the Hellwig rear sway bar? I'm noticed they offered a nice rear sway bar upgrade and was contemplating adding this in while I'm at it. Obviously it would decrease articulation at the limit which I'm not to concerned about because the truck isn't used for any serious off roading, just getting me through mud, streams, light to medium trails to get to camp sites, dirtbike trails, rain soaked racetrack paddocks and the occasional local mountain trails.
Thanks for your time.
I am not real keen on coil spacers, so I think I am going to go with Skyjacker D25 2-2. 5" coil springs up front and H7092 Hydro shocks (made for 1. 5-3" of lift). I figured while I was at it I might as well upgrade the rear too as I HATE the factory leaf/block set-up. I figured with ditching the blocks and going with leaf spring only it should ride better, better articulation and hopefully reduce axle wrap and wheel hop. So I was thinking about going with the DR76 leaf springs and ditching the factory blocks. Said it should raise it about 1-1. 5" and I think I'm going with the H7036 Hydro shocks (made for 1. 5-4. 5" of lift).
I guess my only real questions are what do you seasoned vets think? Who has this set-up now and how do you like it? Any other recommendations I may have overlooked? I'm hoping this should be a VAST improvement over my current stock set-up.
The only problem I'm having is finding these rear leaf springs on line. I found the shocks and front coil springs at Jeg's for an awesome price, but they didn't have the rear leafs. I checked Summit Racing and 4WheelOnline and tired Google searching also, but no luck. Where did you guys purchase yours from?
One other question is would I benefit any from the Hellwig rear sway bar? I'm noticed they offered a nice rear sway bar upgrade and was contemplating adding this in while I'm at it. Obviously it would decrease articulation at the limit which I'm not to concerned about because the truck isn't used for any serious off roading, just getting me through mud, streams, light to medium trails to get to camp sites, dirtbike trails, rain soaked racetrack paddocks and the occasional local mountain trails.
Thanks for your time.
