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4th Gen stock, First the Front, then the Rear - upgrades. Guidance appreciated.

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by GigemAgz95, Oct 26, 2022.

  1. Oct 26, 2022 at 12:33 PM
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    GigemAgz95

    GigemAgz95 [OP] New Member

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    First Name:
    Brad
    Houston, TX
    Vehicle:
    2007 v6 SR5 2wd. 51K mi
    KPMF stealth Tundra vinyl wrap. Interior Led mod. Fog light mod. Jensen deck, Polk DB plus doors. Blackout of chrome - Emblem Delete.
    BONE Stock and OE underneath. 2007, SR5, 2wd. 85000 mi.
    Front shocks are going out, TIME for UPGRADE! (with blessing from FincMgr)

    IDEA: 5100's in front, set to Max. 2.5". First question. DO I NEED to change springs?
    How about UCA's? Can I really just slap on the 5100's to 2.5" and get the levelling out I want, at this point?

    Part II (in the comping months, not at same time as Front:
    REAR - I WILL Be Towing - Occasionally. 3000# trailer(loaded) and my fat a$$ and gear in cargo. (still under 4000#, and under 4500# limit.
    IDEA: New Shocks and Springs, WITH AIRBAG Assist.
    No Trailer - 5psi air, SLIGHT RAKE.
    With Trailer - 30-35psi(whatevers recommended) and still keep slight rake.

    Questions:
    1 - can I do Part 1 that simply, as stand alone, for now?
    2 - How do I achieve my goal of Part II? I am Guessing New Springs and beefier shocks? how about a "variable" spring (can't think of the word!) where part of it is less 'weighted', and same spring is 'beefier' more you compress it... help, my words hurt.

    I appreciate feedback and dialog and Dos and Dont's. I read lots of threads, but never found my answer with my goals. Not Offroading, 99% highway, 5% will pull a trailer for campouts, and towing tractor.
     

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