Suspension change, looking for suggestions

michigan37 · Oct 10, 2012

I currently have the Newton 2.5" leveling kit. I am mainly looking for better ride since I spend 3 hours a day in the truck. I want to keep the same ride hight. So I am thinking PMF 3 link bars, Icon 2.5" springs and Bilstien 5160 resi shocks. I already have the Readylift trac bar fix in the truck, so I should be good there.

Does anyone have a similar set up to this? If the ride isn't going to be much better (not that its horrible now, just want it as smooth as possible) I guess I would just save my money and leave it the way it is and throw on the 5160 shocks.

Any and all input is appreciated.

Paul

SAK · Oct 10, 2012

Icon 2.5" springs with Icon shocks and OUO ALA's will make it ride like a dream.

TripleE44 · Oct 10, 2012

michigan37 said:
I currently have the Newton 2.5" leveling kit. I am mainly looking for better ride since I spend 3 hours a day in the truck. I want to keep the same ride hight. So I am thinking PMF 3 link bars, Icon 2.5" springs and Bilstien 5160 resi shocks. I already have the Readylift trac bar fix in the truck, so I should be good there.

Does anyone have a similar set up to this? If the ride isn't going to be much better (not that its horrible now, just want it as smooth as possible) I guess I would just save my money and leave it the way it is and throw on the 5160 shocks.

Any and all input is appreciated.

Paul

I'm pretty sure Jeff with spartan is getting that exact same setup. You should PM him.

michigan37 · Oct 10, 2012

SAK: Would you go reservoir shocks or not? Can you PM me a price for what you are suggesting?

Thanks

michigan37 · Oct 10, 2012

TripleE44 said:
I'm pretty sure Jeff with spartan is getting that exact same setup. You should PM him.

I'll do it. Thanks for the heads up.

SAK · Oct 10, 2012

michigan37 said:
SAK: Would you go reservoir shocks or not? Can you PM me a price for what you are suggesting?

Thanks

If the budget allows, they do make a difference.

PM coming your way.

Jeff@Spartan · Oct 10, 2012

My setup is going on tomorrow. Would have gone on today, but had a u-bolt delay.

I'll post my thoughts tomorrow night.

michigan37 · Oct 10, 2012

SPARTAN said:
My setup is going on tomorrow. Would have gone on today, but had a u-bolt delay.

I'll post my thoughts tomorrow night.

Sounds great. Thanks! If you don't mind, will you post the details of your setup when you let us know how it rides?

Thanks

Jeff@Spartan · Oct 10, 2012

michigan37 said:
Sounds great. Thanks! If you don't mind, will you post the details of your setup when you let us know how it rides?

Thanks

I'll go ahead and post that:

Icon 2.5" leveling kit
Bilstein 5160 shocks
PMF 3" traction block and bars
PMF 3-link
35/12.50/20 Toyo MT's
20x10 BMF SOTA's

Jeff@Spartan · Oct 10, 2012

SPARTAN said:
I'll go ahead and post that:

Icon 2.5" leveling kit
Bilstein 5160 shocks
PMF 3" traction block and bars
PMF 3-link
35/12.50/20 Toyo MT's
20x10 BMF SOTA's

Looks like it's going to be next week before I get everything on. There was a delay on the rear shocks due to back order and my guy can't get my truck in until tomorrow afternoon, which means if he doesn't finish it then I have to leave it overnight. That doesn't work for me because it's my daily driver. Shocks should ship out from AZ today, which means I'll have them early next week. Probably going to have everything installed next Wednesday.

Did I mention I hate waiting???? :doh:

michigan37 · Oct 11, 2012

SPARTAN said:
Looks like it's going to be next week before I get everything on. There was a delay on the rear shocks due to back order and my guy can't get my truck in until tomorrow afternoon, which means if he doesn't finish it then I have to leave it overnight. That doesn't work for me because it's my daily driver. Shocks should ship out from AZ today, which means I'll have them early next week. Probably going to have everything installed next Wednesday.

Did I mention I hate waiting???? :doh:

I hear you. Patience is a virtue I don't have either once I have pulled the trigger on something. Keep us updated once you get it all on.

Jeff@Spartan · Oct 17, 2012

So far I'm a happy camper. Just need to get my 3-link adjusted some.

nickg3130 · Oct 17, 2012

i am looking to swap to icon coils and bilstein 5160s as well. Sub'd for reviews. I already pmfs 3-link as well.

Jeff@Spartan · Oct 17, 2012

nickg3130 said:
i am looking to swap to icon coils and bilstein 5160s as well. Sub'd for reviews. I already pmfs 3-link as well.

I think you would be pretty pleased.

nickg3130 · Oct 17, 2012

SPARTAN said:
I think you would be pretty pleased.

I know its been a while but can you compare the ride to when you had the leveling spacers, or to stock for that matter?

Jeff@Spartan · Oct 17, 2012

I didn't like the ride I had with a 2.5" spacer and Bilstein 5100's at all. This is so much better. I'm sure some of it has to do with the 3-link but I think a lot of it is related to the progressive rate ICON coils and the 5160 shocks.

nickg3130 · Oct 17, 2012

SPARTAN said:
I didn't like the ride I had with a 2.5" spacer and Bilstein 5100's at all. This is so much better. I'm sure some of it has to do with the 3-link but I think a lot of it is related to the progressive rate ICON coils and the 5160 shocks.

OK cool. I am planning on going the same route as you then. My truck is going to the alignment shop tomorrow because i finally got my 3-link adjusted and my steering wheel is a bit off.