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MTN4RNR
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Just wanted to revisit this post... from last summer... before the madness...
Carry on :hiding:
LawnDart
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The fact that I'm at a loss for what I want to do after the goose gear additions...is a gentle reminder to STOP.
The trailer is the next focus.
bofa
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LawnDart
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I think he has you on ground clearance. Moar lift!
I think I can go faster than 40mph, also it's a tad deceiving but I have more ground clearance but I also don't have portal axles.
HOJeepster
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I'd love to see some custom headlights on your truck, blacked out with orange leds:bounce:
bofa
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But that gas mileage!
LawnDart
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Custom headlights just don't do much for me. On some rigs, they look great (example: Defconbrix) but eh...headlights just aren't my bag.
One we get the rear springs, and front coilovers all dialed in, the mechanical aspects are done as far as I can tell. The dual battery will be a "nice to have" thing but not critical.
And the goose gear extension is just further proof that I'm anti-social and my truck is only meant to carry me and the pupper.
MTN4RNR
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Pretty sure you have checked all of the boxes on the 4R. It's like all of this website..... In one rig..... times 10....
2nd Chance
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Since your taking the seat out you should consider doing it on both sides and moving the Dog Carrier to the Passenger rear (where I put my dog) so that you & the puppy can see each other while your on the road or trail. I know when i'm driving solo it's nice to look over and say hi to him and see him clearly.
2nd Chance
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Since your taking the seat out you should consider doing it on both sides and moving the Dog Carrier to the Passenger rear (where I put my dog) so that you & the puppy can see each other while your on the road or trail. I know when i'm driving solo it's nice to look over and say hi to him and see him clearly.
opps I forgot the truck looks great and I really like your photography skills.
LawnDart
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I have about .5-.75 degrees of lean.
See the photo below. Don't look at the black water pipe as level, it's not. Look at the slats on the wall behind it, it's a tiny bit low on the drivers side, but not terribly. With long travel being such a soft suspension it accentuates how bad the weight distribution is on the stock 4Runner, i.e fuel tank, battery, steering column, etc.
What we've figured out is that stronger rear springs are the solution, so we have some custom made Prado 150 600# 3" lift springs coming, that should support the back end better, which should help lift up the back end uniformly, thus allowing us to raise the front coilovers, and even out the lean and make it dead level.
We're taking the middle/right rear seats. I'm leaving the left rear seat so I can still have two passengers. And I'd want to look over my shoulder to the right to see her anyways.
gm350reratliff
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Are those custom Prado springs side specific to help with lean? 600 lb springs?? Those should carry some weight!
LawnDart
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Not side specific but they're heavy duty enough that they shouldn't be as effected by the lean as what I'm running currently.
greatape
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I'm running the Prado specific up-front (of course different suspension) so you went w/OME?
None-the-less, I believe you will be happy with
Besides the front, what rear springs you looking at or did I misread?
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LawnDart
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I had to get these sent from Australia. As they're unique to being 3" of lift and 600lb springs.
The OMEs only offer a 660lb 2" spring.
Brandonium
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greatape
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Yep..leave it to the Aussies
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