Ok here goes folks. This is the pre-build post as I start to gather supplies.
I'm finally getting into the “fun part” of therapy. I think after my 2020 Knuckle Therapy - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/2020-knuckle-therapy.1236413/
work, I might be addicted to this.
Currently on factory springs and NYK(?) shocks in the rear. Toyo open county HT 275/70's. AS IS, I love the ride.
Granted, still chasing some leaks and I think I've got a swocky idler pulley now...
However, when I am loading out, I'm seeing a noticeable rear squat and sag + scraping the rear over some terrain.
I load out the usual camping gear, 3-6 gallon of reserve fuel, about the same in water, 50L cooler, 2 kids (and occasionally my wife). No aftermarket rear bumper in the plan. Maybe 100-150lbs on the roof. Arb non winch bull bar, and adding sliders in a month or so (more on that below).
Living in Cali we def do a lot of dusty dirt roads (just did 190 miles through death valley with miles and miles of washboard.) I wheel easy to med trails....no plans to crawl or do the Rubicon etc).
Via Exit Offroad are the Dobinsons Suspension Experts in the USA - https://exitoffroad.com/
SHOCKS - 1.75" IMS kit + new steering dampener (not the $400 one lol)
220v front spring
223V rear springs
Going to use the Dobies 2.5 degree castor bushes.
Frame side bushes with: 4870260050
Lateral arm bushes: 4870660030
Not planning to install the sway drop brackets for this lift.
Marlin Steering Upgrade Kit
@NXTCLY rear tire leveler
Sneakers: 295/75 Toyo Open Country AT3 (x5)
Sliders:
I’m torn between: (both have a long lead time and just gonna ponder on it)
I need the steps for the and
WKOR 10 degree
BIOR Step sliders
Other stuff:
I’m going to see if I can fashion a cargo barrier out of this, prob will do some sewing.
Amazon product ASIN B07SR4K3XL
Winter $#@% Sunroof delete with this:
Amazon product ASIN B01GQ048EQ
I’ve already pulled the tow receiver since one of the captive nuts broke free in the rail. At some point. I’m going to add something like this:
https://www.etrailer.com/Pintle-Hitch/Buyers-Products/33710050.html
I'm finally getting into the “fun part” of therapy. I think after my 2020 Knuckle Therapy - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/2020-knuckle-therapy.1236413/
work, I might be addicted to this.
Currently on factory springs and NYK(?) shocks in the rear. Toyo open county HT 275/70's. AS IS, I love the ride.
Granted, still chasing some leaks and I think I've got a swocky idler pulley now...
However, when I am loading out, I'm seeing a noticeable rear squat and sag + scraping the rear over some terrain.
I load out the usual camping gear, 3-6 gallon of reserve fuel, about the same in water, 50L cooler, 2 kids (and occasionally my wife). No aftermarket rear bumper in the plan. Maybe 100-150lbs on the roof. Arb non winch bull bar, and adding sliders in a month or so (more on that below).
Living in Cali we def do a lot of dusty dirt roads (just did 190 miles through death valley with miles and miles of washboard.) I wheel easy to med trails....no plans to crawl or do the Rubicon etc).
Via Exit Offroad are the Dobinsons Suspension Experts in the USA - https://exitoffroad.com/
SHOCKS - 1.75" IMS kit + new steering dampener (not the $400 one lol)
220v front spring
223V rear springs
Going to use the Dobies 2.5 degree castor bushes.
Frame side bushes with: 4870260050
Lateral arm bushes: 4870660030
Not planning to install the sway drop brackets for this lift.
Marlin Steering Upgrade Kit
@NXTCLY rear tire leveler
Sneakers: 295/75 Toyo Open Country AT3 (x5)
Sliders:
I’m torn between: (both have a long lead time and just gonna ponder on it)
I need the steps for the and
WKOR 10 degree
BIOR Step sliders
Other stuff:
I’m going to see if I can fashion a cargo barrier out of this, prob will do some sewing.
Amazon product ASIN B07SR4K3XL
Winter $#@% Sunroof delete with this:
Amazon product ASIN B01GQ048EQ
I’ve already pulled the tow receiver since one of the captive nuts broke free in the rail. At some point. I’m going to add something like this:
https://www.etrailer.com/Pintle-Hitch/Buyers-Products/33710050.html
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