Yes definitely, I was going to say the same thing. I would prefer to have at least 1 locker for doing all of trifecta, but I'm sure once I am there and in the heat of it I will just do it anyway

Not sure if you were referring to toytecs superflex but my experience with them have been great. I know lift heights will vary with the superflex but in my case, measuring from center hub to fender i get exactly 3.25" with about 150-200lbs of tools in the cargo area. Unloaded im just under 3.4". When i had my 890s i had exactly 22.75" unloaded & 22.5" with 150-200lbs (I take my ride height measurements parked in the same place with 3/4 to full tank of gas using a yard long level for consistency).

Just sharing my experience bc i'd imagine with a steel bumper and a tire carrier the superflex may not do too well over time. I have a set of 861s that i got about the same time i got the superflex just incase i wanted more rake. I still plan to install my 861s to compare to the superflex but havent gotten around to it. My front end sits right at 22.63 and would prefer 1 to 1.25" rake vs the half inch rake i currently have.

I've been so busy and inactive recently that I completely missed that, but you'll enjoy it here! Definitely let me know if you need anything/ help moving, I'll be in Highlands Ranch until mid/late August.

Also, see you in Moab soon!

Also missed that you moved out here! Exciting!

|May 14, 2016|

I had a great cargo box in my last 4Runner, a feature I was desperately missing. That one had some shortcomings though, and I was never 100% satisfied with the build quality. Since Moab was coming up, it was a good time to get it done. I built this one almost exactly like the last one, just cleaner and straighter.

Parts/Cost:
$21.12: 4'x8' x 1/2" MDF
$19.98: 6'x8' gray space rug
$16.52: Knape & Vogt 8" HD drawer slides
$14.98 Bostitch HD Staple gun
$8.99: Wall mounted bottle opener
$6.54: (x2) 6" turnbuckles
$6.50: Maglight mounts
$5.91: (x3) Handles
$4.71: Pair of lockable latches
$3.99: Spray Paint
$3.31: Deck screws
$2.58: Pair of hinges
$2.48: (x2) eye hooks
$2.08: Wood Glue
$1.00: (x2) S-hooks
$0.52: (x2) 3" long screws


Tools:
-Jigsaw
-Drill
-Sander
-Tape measure
-Staple gun (with LOTS of heavy duty staples)

Time:
From arriving home with the stuff to a painted and carpeted box was about 7 hours.

Procedure:

Measuring.



The plans for the new one:




Materials:




Shapes marked:




Letting the wood glue set a bit before I started drilling.






Front going on.




Cutting out the access hole for the stock cargo area.




Painting, I used a cream color this time.




Starting carpet.






Getting the sliders for the drawer mocked up.

Here is the final product!

I think the cream colored paint I used adds a subtle cleanness to it, glad I went with that.

I have heard such mixed reviews on them, and once I see how the 861's sit with a CBI on the back end I will decide if I like them. I know the superflex may not have the spring rate I would want for this much weight.

Moab this year is gonna have a damn good turnout, I am so excited!

What are you leaving Highlands Ranch for? I will definitely give you a shout when I get there.

Absolutely! Can't wait.

Going back up to school in Fort Collins. So not too far...

.....well, as always, amazing attention to detail and those plans were immaculately conceptualized.


So, You win! Selling my 4Runner now. Bye


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Looking good! Love the attention to detail, wish I spent more time doing the small stuff on my drawer system.


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I did a lot of research before I bought my superflex coils and I know what you're saying about them drooping over time and I figured by the time they start to be too soft I will hopefully have money for the ultimate thing when I wanted to do which was an icon setup. I've looked at the Land Cruiser and also ran ome 891s, but my setup in the rear I chose the superflex with a better shock to accommodate hopefully the weight because I have a solid steel bumper and when I do go somewhere I put a hundred or two hundred pounds in the rear. I've been told that the 5100s are engineered for this setup to assist in the coil life, is it true, shrug. Friends who have ran these still get great Flex and not much sag after 4 years and 40k miles.

Personally I need s soft ride, so this vehicle I couldn't use the land cruiser setup. .

I really dig that storage box man. Do you put much in the bod, ha.. I was going to say body cavity, but that sounds wrong.. Do you store anything in the cubby hole? When I bought my 4runner, the PO kept the trailer hitch in there. It knocked around and made exactly 1 trip in that location. The flashlight mount and the bottle cap opener are the icing on the cake. Well done!

I think the superflex are great. With about 200lbs it only went down about .25" and has been steady there over the last several months. The point i was making was i like having a 1-1.25" rake & i thought i was going to get closer to 3.75" unloaded with the superflex but was just under 3.5" instead. For my purposes, 3.5" unloaded & 3.25" loaded is fine bc im wanting to maintain as much of the "stock" look as possible. But if 4-ripcord is planning on a steel bumper and a tire carrier and additional gear, 861 may workout better and save him the hassle of changing springs.

True, I had close to 3.5" and may have had more, but I have a 33"tire where the normal spare is located which tends to bind my panhard bar. Eventually I want to do a custom swing away but that costs money, and I haven't figured out how to grow money..

Here is a picture of my 97 with 891's...


The ride was stiffer and removal of the sway bars did help it to be smoother and flex a ton!! Unfortunately I had to get rid of it because I couldn't shift anymore..

Thanks for posting all the measurements and whatnot. Should save me a ton of time when I get to building one. Turned out sharp. Just out of curiosity how come you didn't glue down the carpet?


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Hell that's even better. I have visited Loveland and Fort Collins a few times, I really like it up there. If my folks weren't in Albuquerque still, I would definitely head north of Denver.

I am clearly missing the point here, that's the 3rd time you have left a comment like this. Thanks for the compliments though.

It was one of the most enjoyable projects I have done on this truck, I highly recommend it. Sweet sig pic btw.

Thanks! I usually keep a portable compressor in the drawer, until I go OBA. The rest is just random handy stuff.

Thanks! I never wrote down the measurements on the last version, so I made sure to this time. Regarding the carpet, the staples were easier and I was able to really pull it tight and prevent loose bits and waves in the carpet.