1” lift, with good ride quality. Options? (3 Viewers)

[HemiAlex]

2011 with 350k on it. Original suspension.

I need new shocks in the rear badly. Already have air bags. Only want a 1” lift with good ride. It will get a front and rear bumper and that’s about it.

Bilstein 4600 with oem spacers on coils.

Bilstein 6112/5100 on low lift

Dobinsons IMS

What other options?

 

[jwmNC]

If Dobson IMS is in your budget, just go with that and don’t look back.

 

[UPR LC]

OME has treated me well. I have the base sport shocks and specific springs for my weight, not the BP 51's.

The OME base shocks are surprisingly good, I prefer them over the Bilstein 5100s that I've had on other rigs.

 

[urinalcake]

Consider changing from the stock 285/60R18 (31") to 275/70R18 (33") tires to accomplish a 1" lift. And for a comfy ride, check the thread on Michelin Defender LTX: So I think the Michelin Defender is the perfect all-terrain tire... (For most of us)

 

[HemiAlex]

I'm running the LTX and I love them. Hard miles on highway and washboards. I've even towed a bunch.

 

[open country]

I would think new OE springs (originals have to be tired at 350k) plus maybe the Superpro 15mm (0.6") coil spacers would net you 1" in the back. Pair with preferred shocks.

 

[bloc]

Stock springs will struggle with a front bumper, otherwise I’d say new stock and the OE strut spacer.

 

[TeCKis300]

Agree, front and rear bumpers, depending on their weights can really change this equation.

For a stockish weight rig, nothing is going to ride better than stock plush spring rate suspension. Keeping the stock coils with some spacers is going to give you the best ride with mild lift. With new OEM shocks.

E&E offers a top hat spacer like the stock spacer but with 30% more lift, or just over 1". Pair that with a 20mm rear spring spacer.

13mm Top Hat Spacers | E&E Off-Road

13mm top shock spacersFit:200 series Land CruiserLexus LX570Toyota Tundra\Sequioa (2008-present)Longer studs reccomended, but not required Incldes 2 spacers

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If you want a bit sportier ride akin to an OEM+ setup, pair the stock coils with Bilstein shocks. The front shock will have selectable perches for that mild lift with a spacer, then pair that with again a 20mm spring spacer in the rear. That might be enough to handle mild front and rear bumpers without going overkill on spring rates that would start compromising ride comfort without much more installed weight.