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Timberland
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This might just be my favorite thread on here. Awesome rig and awesome photos. The Viper and Raptor don't hurt either. :thumb3:
packrunner
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DeMello Offroad Hybrid Sliders
Love your build!
I just got a '17 TRD Offroad and am starting my build and was looking into the Demello Offroad Hybrid Sliders.
When you swap your tire are you putting in a jack stand after lifting it with the Hi Lift or just leaving the Hi Lift while you swap the tire? (I'm trying to figure out if the Demello will support the weight of the vehicle while I swap one tire at a time.)
- mainly trying to figure out long term effects of just the hi lift on the bolt on application with no weld
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Dawg4Runner
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[MENTION=153423]packrunner[/MENTION] Thanks!
Let me start off by saying that I dislike using the Hi Lift jack and avoid using it except only as a last resort when no other jack is available or a viable option. When at home, I always use a floor jack and jack stands. Of course it's best to use jack stands whenever possible. Sometimes it's just not an option. I've only had to swap out a tire once while on the trail. The terrain wasn't conducive for the safe placement of a jack stand. I put the spare tire under the 4Runner before removing the bad tire. Then placing the bad tire under the vehicle before installing the good tire (while the vehicle was held up solely by the Hi Lift). The Hi Lift isn't the most stable platform but sometimes its the only option. It's always good to have something non-compressible under the vehicle (like a wheel) in case it wobbles off the jack. So to answer your question, the DeMello sliders will support the weight of the vehicle. I've also "slid" over boulders along the length of the slider. Nothing that a can of satin black spray paint can't fix once I got home.
packrunner
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Okay I'll keep that in mind. Thanks for the info!
Dawg4Runner
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[MENTION=46138]chmura[/MENTION]
CSS spring specs are:
18" free height
240 / 300lbs variable rate
.671 diam
7.625 coils
I went with Custom Spring Specialties because I was tired to buying springs. Having already been through Downey Offroad and Icon springs I wanted to do it right and be done with it. I heard too many complaints about the OME Heavy Coils being way too stiff so I didn't even consider them. I contacted Scott at Deaver Spring in Santa Ana and gave him the numbers I was working with and he came up with the specs for the CSS springs. Having custom springs made for my particular set up seemed to make much more sense than trial and error with off-the-shelf springs. Yes, they're pricier than off-the-shelf springs but still cheaper than buying multiple sets. Plus they fit my needs exactly.
The 4Runner does sit a little ass high when not fully loaded but the ride is still nice and smooth. With the rear compartment loaded with gear and gas cans full, it still sits a little higher than level in the rear.
Stance with only fridge and recovery gear in rear compartment. Empty gas cans on rear bumper.
Stance fully loaded with gear and two full gas cans on the rear bumper.
SAR_Runner
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Do you think if I ask for the same set and send your specs, they could make them the same...? I am looking at the same or similar weights and currently have the Toytec HD rear coils and am concerned with the rally gear or a decent over landing trip it would be ass heavy and sag...[MENTION=46138]chmura[/MENTION]
CSS spring specs are:
18" free height
240 / 300lbs variable rate
.671 diam
7.625 coils
I went with Custom Spring Specialties because I was tired to buying springs. Having already been through Downey Offroad and Icon springs I wanted to do it right and be done with it. I heard too many complaints about the OME Heavy Coils being way too stiff so I didn't even consider them. I contacted Scott at Deaver Spring in Santa Ana and gave him the numbers I was working with and he came up with the specs for the CSS springs. Having custom springs made for my particular set up seemed to make much more sense than trial and error with off-the-shelf springs. Yes, they're pricier than off-the-shelf springs but still cheaper than buying multiple sets. Plus they fit my needs exactly.
The 4Runner does sit a little ass high when not fully loaded but the ride is still nice and smooth. With the rear compartment loaded with gear and gas cans full, it still sits a little higher than level in the rear.
Stance with only fridge and recovery gear in rear compartment. Empty gas cans on rear bumper.
Stance fully loaded with gear and two full gas cans on the rear bumper.
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Dawg4Runner
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Inv4drZm
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I will say the Metaltech "long travel" coils have served me well. I don't carry a ton of weight in the back or tow anything, but you might want to consider those also. They ride great on the street, IMO, with the amount of weight I have.
chmura
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[MENTION=46138]chmura[/MENTION]
CSS spring specs are:
18" free height
240 / 300lbs variable rate
.671 diam
7.625 coils
I went with Custom Spring Specialties because I was tired to buying springs. Having already been through Downey Offroad and Icon springs I wanted to do it right and be done with it. I heard too many complaints about the OME Heavy Coils being way too stiff so I didn't even consider them. I contacted Scott at Deaver Spring in Santa Ana and gave him the numbers I was working with and he came up with the specs for the CSS springs. Having custom springs made for my particular set up seemed to make much more sense than trial and error with off-the-shelf springs. Yes, they're pricier than off-the-shelf springs but still cheaper than buying multiple sets. Plus they fit my needs exactly.
The 4Runner does sit a little ass high when not fully loaded but the ride is still nice and smooth. With the rear compartment loaded with gear and gas cans full, it still sits a little higher than level in the rear.
Stance with only fridge and recovery gear in rear compartment. Empty gas cans on rear bumper.
Stance fully loaded with gear and two full gas cans on the rear bumper.
Thank you for the reply.
I am on my 2nd set of rear coil overs now and I need to buy a heavier set soon since I got a RTT and fridge, but do not have a bumper. Yet...
Agreed!
When I get back from work I'll make myself a second coffee and read the whole thing!
I love what you did! Thanks for great ideas!
Dawg4Runner
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Thanks!@radex7
Dawg, I really love your build. I love it so much that I copied your wheels. I just recently purchased it and I am confused about what lug nuts to use. I saw a post you posted on another thread about a different set of wheels (method NV) and you stated to get the extended tread and hub centric rings. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Also, for the Crown Extended Brake Line Kit, whats the length over stock that you got?
Also, for the Crown Extended Brake Line Kit, whats the length over stock that you got?
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Dawg4Runner
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The Method wheels are lug centric so you need to get conical extended thread lug nuts.
https://wheelersoffroad.com/i-25507202-spline-drive-e-t-ultra-style-conical-lug-nuts-12mm-x-1-5-various-quantities.html?ref=category:1346067
https://wheelersoffroad.com/i-25489815-spline-drive-lug-socket-1921sd-key.html
IIRC the brake lines were +3"
subwayrocket
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awesome !
