Low-mile 2019 TRD offroad: so far so awesome.

[bigdaddy2021]

What size tire did you go with?
How is the KDSS doing with the lift?

Went with the stock size - 265-75R17.

Mulled the idea of bigger tires for a couple months, but with 12" already under my skids, there seemed to be a lot more things in the "con" column than the "pro" column for 285-75R17's. I got the stock-sized shoes installed on Friday and went wheeling on saturday with zero mods, including 40mins on highway roads before\after 25ish miles off-road. For me, they're exactly what I was hoping for.

Also, some guys HATE the look of smaller tires on a lift rig - put me in the category of function over form. I think 32's look fine, plus they tuck/turn/flex like crazy with zero interference and power/acceleration feels exactly the same

KDSS was mitigated with the treaty oak spacers. It feels 100% stock with the setup I have other than a bit stiffer spring rate.

 

[Jakeepoo3]

[MENTION=148378]Crikeymike[/MENTION],

I'm looking at picking up a 2.5"/2.0" Dobinson's suspension kit this week. Here's what I have decided on so far:

FRONT
C59-354 (teal) (full-width front bumper, winch, skids)
GS59-700 struts
1 × Dobinsons 4Runner UCA's
1 × SC59-001 - top plate and strut assembly

REAR
CS59-329(teal) - (i'm carrying at least 500lbs in back)
GS59-701 shocks

OTHER
Lean correction spacer or treaty oak spacers ?


Couple questions:

1. Would the treaty oak KDSS spacers fit with a set of aftermarket skids installed like my 4xinnovations setup? If not, would I want to choose the lean correction spacer bundle?


2. I'm wondering about the member pricing you list in your sig line. Would that be available for me for this purchase? I'd PM about it, but as a newer member, I don't think PM's are working yet.

thanks, BD2021

Awesome rig! Moab?! You may need more of a lift and at least 33's.

 

[Jakeepoo3]

Awesome rig! Moab?! You may need more of a lift and at least 33's.[/QUOTE

Especially with the half ton of gadgets and steel.

 

[bigdaddy2021]

Awesome rig! Moab?! You may need more of a lift and at least 33's.

2.75"- 3" lift and 32's is how we're rolling.

 

[Jakeepoo3]

2.75"- 3" lift and 32's is how we're rolling.

Well I was worried I would have issues at Moab on 3" lift and 33's. My buddy invited me to go next summer. So you think we're good!?

 

[bigdaddy2021]

Well I was worried I would have issues at Moab on 3" lift and 33's. My buddy invited me to go next summer. So you think we're good!?

Yessir, i think you’ll be just fine. Moab has a spectrum of trails from easy to extreme and you’ll have ample time to gather info before you head out. Lots of trails in arches NP, canyonlands NP and Moab proper are challenging but are nothing a mildly/moderately built rig can’t handle.

Fins and things, Hells revenge, Tower arch trail, white rim, chicken corners, gemini bridges, Shafer trail, etc. should all be very doable for your rig with some careful driving on the first two on the list.

 

[Jakeepoo3]

Yessir, i think you’ll be just fine. Moab has a spectrum of trails from easy to extreme and you’ll have ample time to gather info before you head out. Lots of trails in arches NP, canyonlands NP and Moab proper are challenging but are nothing a mildly/moderately built rig can’t handle.

Fins and things, Hells revenge, Tower arch trail, white rim, chicken corners, gemini bridges, Shafer trail, etc. should all be very doable for your rig with some careful driving on the first two on the list.

Good to know! Thanks sir. I can't wait for that adventure!

 

[bigdaddy2021]

***Victory4x4 rear bumper***

Didn’t think this would’ve arrived before our Moab trip! #stoked

Now to prime, paint, trim and install.

 

[bigdaddy2021]

Made some progress, between like 5 other projects…lol.

Taped off for big trim, and bumper into primer

 

[bigdaddy2021]

Also, we’re loving the AJC gear plate. Installed an ICECO slide and some tiedowns.

I’ll try to get a shot all loaded up. Have to keep it empty since the 4runner is used during the week for family errands. (Which is great since it gives us a good chance to test out/road test all our mods so far between trail rides.)

 

[bigdaddy2021]

So strange, all i see is the file name.jog in place of where images go.

Oh well, probably just a mobile web glitch. Here’s some pics of the bumper installed.

 

[smeerun]

FYI: not seeing images on mobile or desktop.

Sent from my Pixel 5 using Tapatalk

 

[bigdaddy2021]

FYI: not seeing images on mobile or desktop.

Sent from my Pixel 5 using Tapatalk

I was having that same issue. Can you take another look? I see them back now.

Might have had something to do with the title change. I reverted back to what it was, and the links seem to be working again.

 

[smeerun]

I was having that same issue. Can you take another look? I see them back now.

Might have had something to do with the title change. I reverted back to what it was, and the links seem to be working again.

Okay now the pictures are back, super weird!

Awesome progress on the build! Love the rear bumper.

Edit: What fire extinguisher and mount is that, BTW?

 

[bigdaddy2021]

Okay now the pictures are back, super weird!

Awesome progress on the build! Love the rear bumper.

Edit: What fire extinguisher and mount is that, BTW?

Thanks for checking! And yeah, Victory makes an awesome bumper. Very slick design and fairly easy install (other than the big "gulp" cut you need to make.)

You know, i got the fire extinquisher from a local shop called Off-road Warehouse. Not sure on the make. It was NOT cheap. This pricing/design is about right:

DV8 Offroad Jeep Wrangler Fire Extinguisher Mount D-FIREX-MNT-DOR

I will say that it's the ONLY part of my rear cargo solution that rattles...lol. I might have to figure something out to quiet it down. VERY secure/slick design otherwise - it's 100% secure until you pull the release lever and then it pops right off.

 

[bigdaddy2021]

Good times

 

[Humble Leader]

question: I might have missed it in the thread, I checked but didn't see any mention of an onboard air set up. are you planning on doing one of those mods?

 

[bigdaddy2021]

question: I might have missed it in the thread, I checked but didn't see any mention of an onboard air set up. are you planning on doing one of those mods?

Good question! Just a cheapie compressor for now. Might end up upgrading to a Viair, if needed.

 

[Humble Leader]

Good question! Just a cheapie compressor for now. Might end up upgrading to a Viair, if needed.

I was thinking of running a viair onboard set up for the 400 series compressor. I was going to mount it in the engine bay and thought I'd check this thread to see if you had did one. I always see how people with experience do their mods, see how much time it takes them and then multiply that by 10 to get an idea of how long it will take me lol

what about a diff breather? I've been thinking of this as well. I'm still 50/50 on whether they are that useful if you aren't going through cold water deeper than your door sills

 

[bigdaddy2021]

I was thinking of running a viair onboard set up for the 400 series compressor. I was going to mount it in the engine bay and thought I'd check this thread to see if you had did one. I always see how people with experience do their mods, see how much time it takes them and then multiply that by 10 to get an idea of how long it will take me lol

what about a diff breather? I've been thinking of this as well. I'm still 50/50 on whether they are that useful if you aren't going through cold water deeper than your door sills

Haha, well, I’ve definitely mulled the hard-mount idea. I’m still sifting through varied reports of compressors getting hammered by the constant heat of the engine compartment and having issues with seals, etc.


And as far as diff breather’s go, they’re definitely on my list. I’ve opened enough diffs with a nice milkshake in them to want to avoid that experience if possible. The ARB kit is expensive-ish, but i like that it’s a package deal and can be added to:


ARB 4x4 Accessories 170112 Differential Axle Breather Kit for drivetrain differentials, transmissions and transfer cases Amazon.com: ARB 4x4 Accessories 170112 Differential Axle Breather Kit for drivetrain differentials, transmissions and transfer cases : Automotive

Here’s their replacement tubing kit, too, to set aside for replacements or to expand to the tranny/tcase.

ARB 170113 ARB Xtras For Axle Breather Kit Amazon.com: ARB 170113 ARB Xtras For Axle Breather Kit : Automotive