MagusWyatt
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I went with this setup specifically for my future plans.
I've seen a lot of guys who run stock bumpers with TRD fronts and 906 backs (check out Ryance39's or Speedy's build). It looks great, even or maybe a bit of forward rake, they say the ride is great, maybe a bit squishy in the back when loaded down. You'll see I have a pretty aggressive rake (its close to 2 inches higher in the back right now), but that was planned. 1. I dig the forward leaning stance aesthetics. 2. I've heard the 890s will settle about a 1/4 to 1/2 inch over the first six months and 3. I plan on loading down the back a bunch with a sleep platform, gear, and a rear steel bumper with a swing out arm to carry a full size spare and gas. That's a good amount of weight that will be better supported by 890s than 906s (if my research has been correct). I really dig the fat lip bumper and don't plan on going with a high clearance/aftermarket front bumper so that lift should maintain its height.
As of right now, the ride is fantastic compared to stock. The thing was so stiff when I got it, every little bump was a jolt, felt like a sports car. Now its smooth. Maybe a bit more side to sway at high speeds (always going to have some with a lift), but the ride is so much nicer and when I lean into a corner it handles way better.
Hope this helps. Also - don't try to reuse the top plate. Took me two full days when I could have just got them pre-assembled, skipped all the spring compression, and only would have cost me $40 bucks more.
This is incredibly helpful, thanks. Sounds like the exact route I have been planning on going down, almost to the detail. The only thing I was thinking about doing differently was getting a steel front bumper, but the rear with a swingout and fuel cans is what I'm 100% sure about. The front bumper looks good blacked out, and it's fine considering (unlike the rear) it's properly mounted to the frame.
I was thinking the same about the top plate, but I haven't seen a site that includes pre-assembly as an option with those TRD springs. Do you mean just order everything separately and have a shop assemble them?



