Off Roading Which Suspension System is Right for me?

[CJ8Rockcrawler]

I figure I'll give Greg a call next week, but wanted to get all of your input as well.



I've pretty much decided from what I've seen, I want to go with one of the Kore systems or Greg's DRC system. I just need to decide which is best for me. The race system is, of course, awesome, but probably more than I need... I'm looking between the Chase and Pace systems or the DRC system right now. Anyway, below is what I have and what I use it for. Let me know your thoughts.



I have a 2004 Quad Cab Short Box 4x4 6spd that I'm currently running the hummer take off bfg 315s on with stock suspension/rims. I use my truck as a daily driver, as a tow vehicle to haul my Jeep around and for some mild four wheeling/camping. Often times, I need to go into some fairly rough areas towing to get to camp or to rescue the Jeep. Basically, I'm looking for something that will ride smoother and allow me to go over the rough stuff a little faster, but still give me the towing capacity I need... right now the Jeep is about 4500 lbs and figure another 1500-1750 for the trailer. The terrain varies from smooth blacktop to washboard roads to rock strewn trails up to the size of soccerballs or so.



Eventually, the truck will also be built up as an expedition vehicle for extended camping trips and mostly slow speed exploration through baja etc. That won't be for several years though.



Thanks in advance for your input guys!

 

[DHorstman]

I'm running skyjacker D25 front coils and Bilstein 7100s front/ 5150s rear. The setup work very good on the sand dunes considering I have a heavy Ranch hand front bumper. I spun up some adapters on the lathe and mounted the 7100s on the front using the factory mounts.

 

[jrobinson2]

I didn't much like the 5150's I tried for heavy towing or hauling, they seemed to work well off road and were a nice riding shock, also quite good on the concrete expansion joint bounce' but the set I ran was very busy with a heavy bumper pull trailer.

I would think about the KORE 2" 7100 Bilstein system if you tow much



Jared