High-Mileage 200 Baseline & Build (7 Viewers)

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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!

 

[Valgrind]

I am looking for recommendations for shocks/springs to put under this 200.

I already have the OEM spacers for the front to level it out a bit, and that's about all I think I want to add to it, as this will primarily be a road-going machine, aside from some occasional camping trips over forest service roads.

My goal is to stiffen it up just a tad. I would not be surprised if the current shocks are original and blown at this point. I am afraid OEM shocks will still ride a little soft for my liking, but not sure. Have a lead on a set of low-mileage 2016 springs for free from my local LC group. Will probably swap those in, in place of the existing ones, for solidarity.

What would you all say I should look into? Not trying to spend a fortune on suspension as this is a very budget build for a very budget 200!

There is a great thread on the billstein, thats the favorite budget pick. My suggestion would be not to overdo the spring rate.... I got given some heavy springs, and I hate them; they make the truck way too stiff. I should have just bought medium springs.

Thread 'Bilstein 6112/5160 Installed'

Jun 8, 2020

Last Thursday, I picked up my LC from Bilstein with the 6112/5160 shocks and springs installed. (While I loaned my LC to Bilstein to test the heavy springs, they are not ready for release yet and I got the normal load springs.) The lift in front is 2.3 inches and 2.0 inches in the rear. The alignment was spot on without aftermarket UCA's. The truck looks great with a discrete but purposeful appearance, matching the overall look of the 200 series. On the road, the ride is controlled but still very comfortable. It does not pogo like Kings and is not as harsh as ICONS that I have had on...

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