New to the forum & new to Toyota. So hello.
I just purchased a 2005 LX470, with the intention of making it a very capable off road rig. It needs to be able to get me around the Idaho Panhandle backcountry = washboard & potholes forever, deep ruts, mud/snow/rocks etc... I want to be able to go fast on washboard! It’s not a daily driver, but does see a few longer road trips = Glacier/ Helena/ Yellowstone for fly fishing. So it needs to have some highway manners.
I have read a ton of threads & looked at all the different companies offering suspensions. Everyone has a similar approach, but slightly different product offerings.
So if you wanted the nicest suspension, without fabrication, HOW WOULD YOU DO IT?
My long term plan:
1). Bead lock wheels so I can air down on washboard and get after it (does that help enough to justify cost)?
2). Armor: Front/Rear Slee bumpers & maybe sliders (not sure I need them).
3). Suspension: undecided????
Read about Tough Dog Touring kit and it sounds good, but the foam cell shocks on washboard? Not sure.
I think an Icon 2.5 seems like the best for washboard, so maybe the Slinky Stage 4 kit is the way to go.
Or maybe a combination of individual components that guys have tried and work the best.
This is where I’m stuck. If I’m going to spend $4k-$5k on components, I want to know that it is going to kick ass.
So, based on the information on how I will use it & how I want to set it up - what do you guys recommend? Am I missing something?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
I just purchased a 2005 LX470, with the intention of making it a very capable off road rig. It needs to be able to get me around the Idaho Panhandle backcountry = washboard & potholes forever, deep ruts, mud/snow/rocks etc... I want to be able to go fast on washboard! It’s not a daily driver, but does see a few longer road trips = Glacier/ Helena/ Yellowstone for fly fishing. So it needs to have some highway manners.
I have read a ton of threads & looked at all the different companies offering suspensions. Everyone has a similar approach, but slightly different product offerings.
So if you wanted the nicest suspension, without fabrication, HOW WOULD YOU DO IT?
My long term plan:
1). Bead lock wheels so I can air down on washboard and get after it (does that help enough to justify cost)?
2). Armor: Front/Rear Slee bumpers & maybe sliders (not sure I need them).
3). Suspension: undecided????
Read about Tough Dog Touring kit and it sounds good, but the foam cell shocks on washboard? Not sure.
I think an Icon 2.5 seems like the best for washboard, so maybe the Slinky Stage 4 kit is the way to go.
Or maybe a combination of individual components that guys have tried and work the best.
This is where I’m stuck. If I’m going to spend $4k-$5k on components, I want to know that it is going to kick ass.
So, based on the information on how I will use it & how I want to set it up - what do you guys recommend? Am I missing something?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.