High-Mileage 200 Baseline & Build

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Hard to beat the OEM spacer for budget, so I'd say worth a shot to throw those in and see how it rides and sits. Re: 300k miles however you could probably benefit from a refresh. I'd look in to the Bilstein 6112 line, folks say it firms up the ride in a good way and the front height is adjustable to your preference and need.

 

[HighRanch]

Honestly I think it kinda looks better now

My 2016 came with a polished (not chrome) exhaust tip so it looks just like mine and clean! Nice truck and amazing that a stock with this mileage looks very well taken care of!

 

[JCliftonB]

Hard to beat the OEM spacer for budget, so I'd say worth a shot to throw those in and see how it rides and sits. Re: 300k miles however you could probably benefit from a refresh. I'd look in to the Bilstein 6112 line, folks say it firms up the ride in a good way and the front height is adjustable to your preference and need.

I have been pining for a set of 6112's but not sure it's in the budget at the moment! I am tempted to get a new set of OEM shocks in all four corners and a set of Timbren SES bumpstops up front to help stiffen the ride a bit during turning and braking. Throwing the OEM spacers up front as well to level it out and can go from there.

The problem is, with the cost of the parts and the cost of labor to rebuild the front struts with the new shocks, I may be about the same as a pre-built set of 6112's that I can just put in myself and save the labor...

 

[JCliftonB]

My 2016 came with a polished (not chrome) exhaust tip so it looks just like mine and clean! Nice truck and amazing that a stock with this mileage looks very well taken care of!

Thank you! It really was quite the find for the price and history! 500 miles of driving so far and all is well!

It would just be nice if I had the remote to the rear entertainment so that the kids can watch a movie on long drives!

 

[HemiAlex]

I'm going to go with these. I've used 4600's on my 62 and Tacoma and they were perfect. I'll likely go from the .25" oem spacer to a .5" by Dobinsons and then a .25" coil spring spacer in the rear. A little more height and a tight ride without spending a ton.

I'm also considering replacing all of my control arms with Delphi Loaded units at the same time for a true one and done.

 

[HemiAlex]

I bought a 200, but I'm used to driving Tractors. - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/i-bought-a-200-but-im-used-to-driving-tractors.1320751/#post-15186335 A before and after with the OEM spacer up front.

 

[JCliftonB]

I'm going to go with these. I've used 4600's on my 62 and Tacoma and they were perfect. I'll likely go from the .25" oem spacer to a .5" by Dobinsons and then a .25" coil spring spacer in the rear. A little more height and a tight ride without spending a ton.

I'm also considering replacing all of my control arms with Delphi Loaded units at the same time for a true one and done.

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I think I may go this direction as well, but stick with the OEM spacer. The wife is very short and would likely not be too happy that I lifted her DD any significant/noticeable amount! I'll probably also throw in the 16+ takeoffs I hope to still acquire from a member of my local club.

Appreciate the insight, as always!