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

antwon412

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Just finished installing my Bilstien 6112/5160 combo. Only went on a short 5 mile test drive, but they feel great. Very composed over bumps. You feel them, but at the same time it’s super smooth.

Installed them myself, so I’m out of pocket $1000 for pretty good setup.
Well. $1400ish since I had previously install some ReadyLift UCAs previously.
 

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Just finished installing my Bilstien 6112/5160 combo. Only went on a short 5 mile test drive, but they feel great. Very composed over bumps. You feel them, but at the same time it’s super smooth.

Installed them myself, so I’m out of pocket $1000 for pretty good setup.
Well. $1400ish since I had previously install some ReadyLift UCAs previously.
Any pictures?
 

antwon412

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I can snap some tomorrow. In general it doesn’t look any different than the 2” front spacer I had previously. The shocks sure look nicer though!.
 

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Thanks for the input everyone, I really appreciate it. Here’s a small update:
1) I have ordered the Rough country 3.5” kit with the front struts and upgraded V2 mono tube rear shocks. Ordered through my shop, parts, labor and alignment: $1500.
2) Gibson has shipped my cat back system. Should be here Friday
3) wheels/tires: this is keeping me up at night. I think I’ve got it narrowed down so I’ll share what I have so far; (side note) I have to purchase through Discount Tire
Wheels:
1. Method nv605 black 20x9 -12 offset
2. Raceline gauge 950b 20x9 0 offset (leaning Towards these)
3. Black Rhino Barstow (black or bronze?) 20x9 +18 offset
4. Most interesting/unique: Fifteen52 Turbomac HD (co-designed by Ken Block) black or bronze 20x9 -12 or +18 offset
Tires:
1. General grabber Atx 35x12.5r20
2. Yokohama geolandar x-at 35x12.5r20
3. Cooper discoverer at max 35x12.5r20
4. Goodyear wrangler ultra terrain at 35x12.5r20
Ready to buy now, just have to decide

Mods: if I need to move this to a “build thread” please let me know.
So how is the ride and what did you decide on? Looking at this set up or wait for 6112?
 

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