Are the coils Dual rate like Nay’s 3.5 VT coils? They don’t say Dual rate in the description? Does it matter/make a difference?
Dobinsons C97-147VT 2.5″ lift with 440lbs weight (lifts more with less weight)
Dobinsons C97-146VT 2.5″ Lift Variable Tapered Long Travel Heavy Load
US made Lift recomendations - https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/us-made-lift-recomendations.447341/Major brands I will call would be Bendpak, Challenger, Rotary, Mohawk and Atlas. If you want 100% build in USA Mohawk. Here is a link for a discussion on Garage Journal forum
Is probably the thickness and that the frames were made in Japan. The Tacomas chassis that have rotting problems are made in the USA by contract if I recalled.
No need to spend on locks for the Cargo drawers. If you can’t open the bottom half of the tailgate, drawers are not accesible. Cons: you have to open the lock and remember to put it back on every time you need to access the cargo area.
Do you actually get enough air to the radiator? Seems like the Warn 8274 winch plus those big LightForce would be a recipe for overheating in hot weather. :hmm:
Here in Venezuel they sold both models. Part time was called Autana with cloth seats and no ABS and no sunroof. it also had double square headlights Sealed Beam.