I run a spare in the back of the truck! It's absolutely terrible for space efficiency but I much prefer not having a swing out, I ran one for years but it was getting hung up on everything.

The mount is from Bell Fabrication and it works awesome.




Thanks, dude! I am super excited for what's to come to say the least. I'll leave a hint for you.



Lastly, I never posted this but switched to an SPOD System for all my 12v management. I love the 6 Gang Source LT from them.

Thanks for sharing the photo of your cargo and spare tire setup. Pretty cool.

I'm in the trunk so often, I'm a little concerned how much of a hassle the swing out might be. I find your perspective interesting as you have obviously ran both setups.

Thank you for sharing again!

Well, I left that hint above and have started the project now that I have a little bit of time to work on the 4Runner.

I am installing a Freelgood Performance LT3 3 Link Kit, 4Wheel Underground Underbed Coilover Mounts, King 2.5x12" Coilovers, and Icon 2x2.5" Hydro Bumps.



With that, I am also trussing the rear axle so it doesn't turn into a smiley face with the increased capability of the rear suspension. I'm using a top truss from Ruffstuff for a Ford 9" and modifying it.

Here is the progress so far! A lot of cutting, grinding, measuring, and more measuring.

Looking forward to hearing how the SC effected your high altitude drivability over, lets say Vail Pass or the tunnels on I-70.

Maybe I missed it but how many miles were on your engine when you installed it?

I'm on the Front Range too and am looking at the Magnuson.

I thought for sure those Kings were for a 3 linked front, but this is cool too.

I'm real interested to see how this thing does with that new setup. Post more pics.

I'm excited.

The truck was at 230k when I threw on the Supercharger. Once I get my AFR's in check I think it will be night and day difference on the passes. I have driven down to Telluride and up and over Monarch and it's night and day even not running as well as it could.

More pics will be coming for sure!

Me tooo!!

Tonight I spent a couple of hours repositioning the shock mounts upper and lower to gain a little bit more ground clearance and kicked the lower mounts back at more of an angle. It will require a little more work on the frame side as far as reinforcements go but worth the higher clearance. I'm probably running the smallest tires of those who have installed this kit which makes it a little trickier.

I also threw a coil on each and confirmed my clearances at full articulation. This is going to be killer in the rocks compared to the original setup.









I also set the truck down pretty low and it's rather cool how unassuming it is. That said ride height should be a decent bit higher than this as I am shooting for 4-5" of up travel.

Read through the whole build thread. Badass build and super cool to see the early beginnings of Sherpa and where it's at now.

New rear setup looks gnarly!

Love to see the truss! I am on step 1 of doing my own trussed rear axle! I got the 4 crawler shave kit installed. I had the same idea as you to buy a truss and modify it. Someone else had pointed me in the direction of the Ford 9 Inch truss as a good option. This just sealed it for me! I was hoping SOMEONE out there had done it.

Any more close up or in progress pics of the truss fit up?

I'll get some more tonight when I work on it. Its a little wide and will take a little bit to form it some more for good welding but overall as a top truss itll be perfect. The Toyota Back truss from them also works well with minor modification around the pumpkin.

Finished up the 3 Link and got to take it out and test it. So far a night and day difference over factory. The 3 Link alone transformed the driveability of this truck. Still, some work to do dialing in the coilovers, ride height, and a sway bar is something I want to add in the future.

Here is the axle all finish welded.









Upper Mounts, I added some additional reinforcement being as high up as it is on the frame. I also have a gusset behind the mount going on top of the frame. I also tied some 1x1 tubes to the rear bumper cross member where the reservoirs mount.




Then final assembly and painted!

Just noticed that you're the owner of Sherpa- I was at the office yesterday picking up a Matterhorn wind deflector & a cross bar to add to my Antero rack....

I'll add that to my build thread when I complete it.

Awesome! Appreciate you coming by and picking up some products! I hope the wind deflector project goes well for the Antero!

Got the Matterhorn wind deflector mounted on the Antero, will send some info to your office -