1983 double cab Hilux suspension

[The.lost.road]

Looking for a good suspension for my LN46 1983 Hilux double cab 4x4. Ordered Rough Country 3” lift but am canceling as I’ve read nothing but bad reviews. Any other recommendations on a 3” lift that offers a good ride off road.

 

[Smitty]

Yea definitely avoid Rough Country if you want a good lift / suspension. See if Bilstein has what you're looking for, if not try Fox. Those are the best (from what I hear) for suspensions and lift upgrades. Avoid RC and Icon as they aren't worth your money

 

[drizzoh]

Deffo stay away from RC. Personally I'd stay away from Fox also unless whatever you get can be custom tuned - their off the shelf valving is very stiff. Unfortunately, I don't know anything about that platform and what is available.

Bilstein is usually a safe bet - they put a ton of time into testing for ride quality vs performance.

It really comes down to what you want to spend.

 

[The.lost.road]

Yea definitely avoid Rough Country if you want a good lift / suspension. See if Bilstein has what you're looking for, if not try Fox. Those are the best (from what I hear) for suspensions and lift upgrades. Avoid RC and Icon as they aren't worth your money

How do y’all feel about Iron man suspension

 

[Smitty]

How do y’all feel about Iron man suspension

Never heard of it tbh... I always hear a lot about Bilstein which is what I'm going with. The 5100 package is what I want and hear is the best of the best. Ik I can rely on Bilstein, I can look into Ironman Suspension, but Idk what I'll find. I can tell you Bilstein has the best "flexibility" I guess is the word I'm looking for.. Travel time, etc

 

[TCOTUE]

How do y’all feel about Iron man suspension

Iron Man is pretty good!

 

[503dropzone]

Having had an 81 Toyota Trekker and done a couple of SAS Toyotas it comes down to what you want to do with it.
Are you looking for a mild weekend trail runner for full on rock crawler?
For all around good ride I would recommend OME.
Congrats on finding a first Gen DC.
There are hard to find even in Australia

 

[The.lost.road]

Having had an 81 Toyota Trekker and done a couple of SAS Toyotas it comes down to what you want to do with it.
Are you looking for a mild weekend trail runner for full on rock crawler?
For all around good ride I would recommend OME.
Congrats on finding a first Gen DC.
There are hard to find even in Australia

Ok, im going to go with OME+2” . And heres a picture of the truck i ended up importing it last year.