I'm researching my options to install after-market suspension on my 2004 LC with original suspension, and wanting to find a manufacturer (if one exist) that offers electronic or in-vehicle/on-dash adjustment for valve fluid resistance, OR a system that is so compelling off-road, and also on-road, that I don't need valve adjustability.
Along with my stock suspension, I have 20" Black Rhino wheels and 275/55 Pirelli Scorpion ATR+ tires, both of which gave me about 1.5" body lift already. I realize this is not an ideal setup for off-roading.
Next year, this LC is going to drive South America from Patagonia up to Columbia. I'm not the 'bouldering' type, but I overland and adventure quite a lot on s***ty roads and want:
1) A better quality ride over corrugations and dirt/un-improved roads at 20-40mph
2) 1-2" additional lift over my wheel body lift
3) Maintain handling/cornering on freeway at 90mph, and in Portland dodging annoying protesters.
My vehicle 'weight' plan after all my planned "overland" adjustments will add:
Can wait to hear what you all know.
Along with my stock suspension, I have 20" Black Rhino wheels and 275/55 Pirelli Scorpion ATR+ tires, both of which gave me about 1.5" body lift already. I realize this is not an ideal setup for off-roading.
Next year, this LC is going to drive South America from Patagonia up to Columbia. I'm not the 'bouldering' type, but I overland and adventure quite a lot on s***ty roads and want:
1) A better quality ride over corrugations and dirt/un-improved roads at 20-40mph
2) 1-2" additional lift over my wheel body lift
3) Maintain handling/cornering on freeway at 90mph, and in Portland dodging annoying protesters.
My vehicle 'weight' plan after all my planned "overland" adjustments will add:
- 40 gallon replacement Long Range tank (+280lbs. full)
- ARB or similar 11" left/right roller drawers (??? lbs.)
- 60qt cooler on tilting slider, 10 gallons water (??? lbs.)
- Camping gear and personal items (200 lbs.)
- iKamper Skycamp 2.0 tent (160 lbs.)
- Hidden winch in OEM bumper (??? lbs.)
- My cat (10 lbs.)
- My wife and I (380lbs.)
- A s*** load of boxed red wine and black licorice (??? lbs.)
Can wait to hear what you all know.
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