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True. I think I've got great shocks already(BP51), the truck just sits too high.It's more shocks than springs for ride quality. It's also very dependent on what you're doing with your truck.
I was hoping for the cliftnotes versionComplete suspension thread.
Let's have you read it.
Compiled 80 series suspension component spec thread... shocks, coils & more.
80 series coil & shock specs A few years back 80 series suspension was fairly easy to figure out & purchase since there was only a few of options to chose from. Recently there has been a few suppliers stepping up to play in the USA 80 series market offering more options. Now with a plethora of...forum.ih8mud.com
Figure daily driver with basically stock weight.How do you use the truck?
In that case, I'd give a pair of stock Tokicos a try if you haven't already. Nothing fancy, reasonably priced and should be readily available. And it's OK to run different shocks front to rear. I've done it for years.Figure daily driver with basically stock weight.
Too lateIf you want stock height, put some new stock shocks and springs in it (if they're still available). The Toyota engineers do a good job of optimizing suspension for on road use. I put a takeoff stock suspension on a former 200 series and it rode like a new car.
Me being opinionated: if you are looking for factory ride you are way overkill with BP-51s.
For stock weight, eh, go with whatever is on sale. I'm not sensitive enough to appreciate the consistency of linear springs as the body-on-frame wiggles cancel out any perceived handling predictability. We're not driving sports cars here.Figure daily driver with basically stock weight.
Another great option is to add a set of air bags in the rear. Even running them at min PSI (5 lbs) will smooth the ride.If you carry more weight in the rear--more than a Costco run, like you actually use the 3rd row seating for people or have a camping layout in the rear, then try linear up front and progressives in the rear.