Best mid budget suspension upgrade for daily hwy driving and mild offroading

[Kwilliams444]

Hey everyone, first time poster here. I've owned my truck for about 4 weeks now and I am ready to begin modding. I've done a lot of looking and reading on here over this last month and am amazed at how awesome all of your trucks are. So, here's my question: with a total budget of around $2k U.S., what would be the best suspension package/setup for mostly hwy driving combined with some overlanding/trail riding. Wanting to fit tires no smaller than 295/70r18 up to 35×12.5×18. So far, Desert Dawg looks to have a setup very similar to what I am after. The upgrade can be pieced together or a sold as one unit. Any input is much appreciated.
My truck: 2020 Laramie crew 4x4 sport, NON ORP, 5'7" bed, 12 in uconnect, granite crystal metallic, stock 20's.

 

[ironking]

I just so happen to be selling a lightly used set (6k highway miles) Icon coil overs with rear CDC piggyback shocks. Delivered to your door for $2000. They also come with 2 spanner wrenches. They would level your truck and drive great on and off road. The CDC valves in the rear can be easily adjusted for more weight in the back. If you end up being interested, shoot me a PM.


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[Kwilliams444]

Also considering waiting for other options to come available despite being extremely impatient.
Bilstein 6112?
Eibach? I've called them and they are developing coilovers and shocks/struts/springs for our trucks currently
Carli/king?

 

[Kwilliams444]

I just so happen to be selling a lightly used set (6k highway miles) Icon coil overs with rear CDC piggyback shocks. Delivered to your door for $2000. They also come with 2 spanner wrenches. They would level your truck and drive great on and off road. The CDC valves in the rear can be easily adjusted for more weight in the back. If you end up being interested, shoot me a PM.


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That's a sweet setup and a great price as well! I will definitely keep that in mind. Thank you for letting me know.

 

[ff13375]

I did a lot of looking too before I did my setup. My truck is a non orp truck. I wanted around 3in. I wanted to keep my stock wheels for now. So after reading I peiced a kit together
Front
OPR spring
Bilstein 5100 setting 5
Mopar lift UCA
Raer
Bilstein 5100
Mofab 2in spacer
Ready lift bump stop extender
Parts Cost around $700-800 i can't remember. I got around 3 1/4 front and 2 rear but mine is a V6 but grill guard added some weight. Might settle alittle only drove 60 miles so far.Probably not the best kit and way better stuff available

 

[CJR28]

Also considering waiting for other options to come available despite being extremely impatient.
Bilstein 6112?
Eibach? I've called them and they are developing coilovers and shocks/struts/springs for our trucks currently
Carli/king?

For just over $1000 you will be able to get the Bilstein 6112s and 5160s. The 6112s should be out within the next few weeks. The Mopar UCAs are cheap $100 for the set, or go with the Rough Country UCA for just under $400. Save the rest of the $2k for tires

 

[Sugar]

For just over $1000 you will be able to get the Bilstein 6112s and 5160s. The 6112s should be out within the next few weeks. The Mopar UCAs are cheap $100 for the set, or go with the Rough Country UCA for just under $400. Save the rest of the $2k for tires

I agree that this is a really good option if you are not opting for a true suspension lift like BDS, etc.

 

[Kwilliams444]

I did a lot of looking too before I did my setup. My truck is a non orp truck. I wanted around 3in. I wanted to keep my stock wheels for now. So after reading I peiced a kit together
Front
OPR spring
Bilstein 5100 setting 5
Mopar lift UCA
Raer
Bilstein 5100
Mofab 2in spacer
Ready lift bump stop extender
Parts Cost around $700-800 i can't remember. I got around 3 1/4 front and 2 rear but mine is a V6 but grill guard added some weight. Might settle alittle only drove 60 miles so far.Probably not the best kit and way better stuff available View attachment 71912

Thanks for the input! Truck looks great.

 

[Kwilliams444]

For just over $1000 you will be able to get the Bilstein 6112s and 5160s. The 6112s should be out within the next few weeks. The Mopar UCAs are cheap $100 for the set, or go with the Rough Country UCA for just under $400. Save the rest of the $2k for tires

I'll definitely have to wait for the 6112's to come out. That sounds like a pretty perfect setup. Definitely the info I'm looking for.

 

[Kwilliams444]

Side note: I just placed an order for a Gibson cat-back exhaust, model #66570B. Might start a build thread.

 

[Kwilliams444]

Take a look at this I also just saw! RMT overland build on a 5th gen Ram 1500.

 

[Scram1500]

For just over $1000 you will be able to get the Bilstein 6112s and 5160s. The 6112s should be out within the next few weeks. The Mopar UCAs are cheap $100 for the set, or go with the Rough Country UCA for just under $400. Save the rest of the $2k for tires

What is the difference between the 6112 and 5160 for the front?

 

[CJR28]

What is the difference between the 6112 and 5160 for the front?

The 5160s are only a rear shock, they have a reservoir. The 6112s are a 60mm partial coilover which are better suited to help with dampening and more resistant to shock fade than your typical shock or 5100. Fox shocks are also a good alternative but a bit more expensive. For what the 6112 and the 5160 provide, its a steal. The 6112/5160 setup is very popular in the expedition/overlanding world with a a lot of people running them on their 4runners, tacos, etc.

 

[Kwilliams444]

Really hoping the 6112 will offer around 2.5"-3" of lift.

 

[CJR28]

Do you have ORP package?

 

[Kwilliams444]

I agree that this is a really good option if you are not opting for a true suspension lift like BDS, etc.

I am very tempted by the BDS 4” lift. I know their quality first hand. But this is the first brand new vehicle I have bought and I’m nervous about doing that. Although I know that a ton of y’all on here have it and love it.

 

[antwon412]

Looking forward to upgrading from my stock Rebel setup with spacers to the 6112/5160 setup. Will give me the lift I want without spacers and be higher quality suspension. I already have the upgraded ReadyLift UCAs.

Tempted to go with the Carli setup. But it will probably be 2.5-3x the price and really way overkill for my uses.

 

[Kwilliams444]

Do you have ORP package?

I do not.

Looking forward to upgrading from my stock Rebel setup with spacers to the 6112/5160 setup. Will give me the lift I want without spacers and be higher quality suspension. I already have the upgraded ReadyLift UCAs.

Tempted to go with the Carli setup. But it will probably be 2.5-3x the price and really way overkill for my uses.

That's going to be an awesome setup on your Rebel!
I wonder if Bilstein will release some sort of version based on what they developed for the TRX. That would be sweet!

 

[CJR28]

I do not.

That's going to be an awesome setup on your Rebel!
I wonder if Bilstein will release some sort of version based on what they developed for the TRX. That would be sweet!

If you add the ORP springs to the front and snag either the 5100s or the 6112s and put them at the 2” setting, you will have a total gain of 3”

 

[Americantruck04]

I do not.

That's going to be an awesome setup on your Rebel!
I wonder if Bilstein will release some sort of version based on what they developed for the TRX. That would be sweet!

This is supposedly how high the 6112 will lift your truck