New to me 200 series, stock suspension w/KDSS and Ironman Front Bumper

[chelfy]

Howdy. I've had a 100 series LX470 for six years and recently snagged a 200 series 2009 Land Cruiser. The vehicle is stock, with KDSS. I ordered the oem front leveling kit and an ironman front bumper. No other weight will be added. At some point I'll likely go with Dobinson IMS or MRR suspension but for now I'd like to save some coin and enjoy the stock suspension.

What I'm wondering, is with the added 200lbs or so from a front bumper, what's the best way to compensate with stock suspension without spending $$? Can torsion bars be adjusted a bit to compensate? Something else? Or with that heavy bumper do I already need to invest in aftermarket suspension?

Former LX attached, and new to me 200. Thanks for the help in advance!

 

[Blackwater]

Great looking 100 and new 200.

The oem trim spacer will help, plenty of guys run stock suspension with a bumper. I agree and would want upgraded suspension fairly soon after if it were me..

Are you adding a winch also or just bumper?

No torsion bars on the 200's like our 100's.

 

[Blackwater]

@chelfy

What wheels are on your LX? They look great on the white!

 

[grinchy]

Another inexpensive option are spring rubbers. I’d recommend the green or black stiffness, black no winch, green with winch.

There are also a variety of stiffer springs available, which is the path I’d recommend. They aren’t that much and it’s the best way to deal with static mass like a bumper.

 

[ryanCA]

congrats on new 200.

dont you guys feel the trucks look weird with aftermarket front and stock rear bumper?

 

[chelfy]

Great looking 100 and new 200.

The oem trim spacer will help, plenty of guys run stock suspension with a bumper. I agree and would want upgraded suspension fairly soon after if it were me..

Are you adding a winch also or just bumper?

No torsion bars on the 200's like our 100's.

Thanks . Defintely not doing winch unless / until suspension upgrade.

 

[chelfy]

congrats on new 200.

dont you guys feel the trucks look weird with aftermarket front and stock rear bumper?

I always have a bike rack on the rear feel like it balances things out enough for my liking.

 

[chelfy]

Another inexpensive option are spring rubbers. I’d recommend the green or black stiffness, black no winch, green with winch.

There are also a variety of stiffer springs available, which is the path I’d recommend. They aren’t that much and it’s the best way to deal with static mass like a bumper.

Super helpful thank you

 

[chelfy]

@chelfy

What wheels are on your LX? They look great on the white!

Thanks. They’re made by fifteen52. I was going to put same on new rig but sadly they have been discontinued.

 

[chelfy]

Ironman Bumper just arrived, here is the weight for anyone curious.


116 Main bumper
43 - main support bracket
15 - underside "skid" plate
10 - side plates
7.5 - hardware

Bumper total weight =191.5 lbs

 

[Blackwater]

We need photos when you get everything wrapped up!!!

 

[chelfy]

We need photos when you get everything wrapped up!!!

10/4. I've decided to go with a 2" Dobinson lift, which will go on shortly after the bumper install, as well as 285/75/17's knowing I'll need to do a little trimming in the wheel arches.

 

[ryanCA]

Bumper total weight =191.5 lbs

so much lighter than my wife

 

[chelfy]

so much lighter than my wife

Somebody’s sleeping in the garage this weekend

 

[ryanCA]

Somebody’s sleeping in the garage this weekend

My garage has much nicer toys than my bedroom, anyways

 

[Stickgunner]

congrats on new 200.

dont you guys feel the trucks look weird with aftermarket front and stock rear bumper?

LOL, no, it looks like people who actually offroad or hit animals. Its certainly not a city boy look.

 

[ryanCA]

LOL, no, it looks like people who actually offroad or hit animals. Its certainly not a city boy look.

Personally I think both bumpers make the truck look better. Mix and match doesn't look right to me. Then again, most people with bumpers are too busy sipping $8 lattes