Feel like there is always a “it would be better with” when it comes to anything we do to these trucks. Put on long leafs, 4 link is better, buy 3.0 shocks, 4.0 are better. I agree with you new lca, secondary’s, and from bumps+limits would do the truck good, especially with 39s.
But with this iteration of the build the goal is focused on fitting 39s getting as much travel as I can get and having full steering. Also hopefully give others hope in choosing to run 39s as well.
it was a bit of a feat to get KR3s on my truck while retaining all of the travel and being able to go to full bump through the full steering motion without interference.
It can sometimes feel like it always "would be better with", but my comment was actually more about making the front and gear suspension "match" in capability, along with supporting the size of tire.
Based on my experience and seeing what is working/not working on Baja runs, I've come to my own conclusion, which is:
Upgraded coilover & RXT shocks or Shock through the bed: 35s/37s
Upgraded coilover/secondary bypass & Shock through Bed: 37s/39s
Mid-travel kit & short course links : 37s/39s/40s
Long travel kit & back half: 39s/40s
I think that these are the setups that "match" .
I run 40s. I run a mid-travel kit. I run leafs, bumps and 4.0s through the bed.
IMO the rear suspension of my truck has a really hard time keeping up with the mid-travel kit. Ideally, The mid-travel kit should probably be paired with a short course setup.
I run leaf springs because They are cheaper to maintain and I break less "stuff". The leaf springs also keep me from being tempted to go Full HAM on the runs down south.
anywho, that's my take on it. Just my $.02. Depending on wallet, driving skill, terrain, load out, intended use, etc etc etc, what "works" and what "doesn't" constantly changes.
