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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Denver, Colorado
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Denver, Colorado
Posts: 1,035
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Originally Posted by radog
I think I’ve decided to go super heavy.. CBI steel everything front and rear bumper, skids, sliders.. front winch, all my various gear, a girl, a dog, plus a roof tent and 280lb me in the driver seat..
That being said, just looking for opinions on what to do for suspension for all that? Just want to make sure I’m not bottoming out too bad.. or would it be worth even going aluminum on the front bumper? That 70lb savings might just be a drop in the bucket with everything I’m doing.
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The aluminum topic will get you lot's of opinions. I have run aluminum front bumper and full skids for years with no issues. You can search it here there's plenty of debate about it. There is an aluminum rear bumper available as well from Hefty Fabworks. I personally went steel, however, that was more due to design cues than aluminum vs steel.
You would need a 700# front coil regardless of choice of metals. Your rear coil would depend on your specific setup. I'd get in touch with Mike @Dobinson's. They have the most variety of rear coils and everyone seems to do well with their products. I run a variable rate coil and recommend that. Icon also makes a variable rate coil, however, I don't think it would do well with the kind of weight you are describing. OME also makes some heavy duty springs although I don't have experience with them.
You'll need 2.5" shocks/struts to manage that weight, probably remote reservoirs also, adjust ability would be nice for loaded vs. unloaded ride quality. There are plenty of good brands to think about, King, Fox, Radflo, Dobinson's, Eibach etc
I'd really recommend keeping your rig as light as possible. With the kind of weight your talking about you'll probably be exceeding the the GVWR for the 4Runner. Also probably need a re gear as well. 4:56 or 4:88. Tire size and weight will affect that also.
Good luck and have fun!
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