I know I will add aftermarket bumpers with swingout spare, roof rack, sliding drawer system, etc., but probably over several years. My first priority is to address underbody rust issues and make sure my 2002 LC is mechanically sound for trips. Will finish my fuel tank replacement in the next week (thanks for the great threads and forum advice). The suspension needs to be addressed sooner rather than later. Corrosion and age have taken their toll.
It would be great to get some general advice on replacing with OE suspension components as needed for the next few years versus stepping up to a full suspension upgrade now that will bounce me around without the additional weight of the bumpers and all. I will be lightly loaded for some rooftop camping and at times towing a light standard camper (Mini Winnebago @ 3,800 pounds) for the next few years until the serious overlanding begins with a purpose-built offroad trailer and full LC upgrades.
Please share any thoughts and guidance on suspension priorities.
(By the way, if you are looking to buy a cruiser and the veterans on this forum suggest higher miles without rust over lower miles with rust . . . listen to them. I didn't.)
It would be great to get some general advice on replacing with OE suspension components as needed for the next few years versus stepping up to a full suspension upgrade now that will bounce me around without the additional weight of the bumpers and all. I will be lightly loaded for some rooftop camping and at times towing a light standard camper (Mini Winnebago @ 3,800 pounds) for the next few years until the serious overlanding begins with a purpose-built offroad trailer and full LC upgrades.
Please share any thoughts and guidance on suspension priorities.
(By the way, if you are looking to buy a cruiser and the veterans on this forum suggest higher miles without rust over lower miles with rust . . . listen to them. I didn't.)