2021 Lariat 60,000 miles - stupid to upgrade suspension?

[jflogerzi]

Yeah, I kinda choked on the price of Hellwig sway bar!
After all the helpful input here, spending too much time on the interweb, and getting some advice from Sean at Surplus Shocks i decided on:

Bilstein 6112 front shocks
Bilstein 5100 rear shocks

I decided on the Bilstein's due to reviews, reputation, and advice, especially since they should go up to 100,000 miles, not needing to be serviced or rebuilt, unlike Fox and some others. Additionally instead of a sway bar, I am going to try some Sumo Springs in the rear. Individually inflatable air bags would work also, but at about five times the cost. I'm going to install the rear shocks and Sumo Springs myself to save labor cost and have my local Ford dealer install the front coil overs for about $600. In the plan is also to source some Bronco Sasquatch 17x8.5 take-off wheels and slightly wider tires when it's time to replace tires.
If this doesn't get the ride to where I think it can be, I can always try a Hellwig sway bar and maybe an OME leaf spring pack.
Thanks everyone, I'll try to come back when I've got everything done and give some feedback.

solid combo and choice. I have Bilsteins all around but I have the 5100s. 30k and no complaints. Also added the UK multi leafs as well.

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[seanellaz]

Hello all, I have a 2021 Lariat that is my daily driver that has 60,000+ miles, and I've owned it since new. I have a color matched A.R.E. shell, and it's set up for camping with a rack, roof top tent, and 270 awning that is mounted full time. I've noticed lately that the ride feels "wallowy" and not very tight. It's probably been going on for a while, but just now noticeable to me. Do you think it's worth the $1,800 to upgrade my suspension with the Ford Performance Off-road leveling kit with the FOX coil overs? I'm on a limited income now (64 yo) and anticipate keeping the truck for as long as it is a good runner. I keep up with all recommended maintenance. Thanks.

I have about 50k miles on my Fx4 XLT. Been super happy with my Icon Vehicle Dynamics Extended Travel 2.5 V.S. IR Coilover Shock Kit - 91255 (3.5" lift), BDS UCA's up front and in back, ARB - OME EL121R springs (1.5" lift), BDS 1" shackle lifts and FOX 985-24-068 SHOCKs. @ 60K miles I hope you are going to have your truck for may more years.

 

[Racket]

I got an email from Realtruck for Icon multileafs for the 5G for less than $350. They do interest free payment installments too.

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