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Just a thought. I know some people are handy with steel and welders

 

Since we are on the subject, do off road bumpers change the tow rating?

 

Word.
I have yet to haul anything. Don't even own a trailer.
My interest is the front bumper for now. Already decided, if this option is available when I have the money, I'm going to modify it a little.

 

you are damn right with this post!!

 

I didn't actually put either one of them on the scales but they really arent that much different in weight... maybe 50 pounds or so I would guess but I do have two extra leafs on each side so sag wouldn't be a problem here.

 

no hitch yet... you are right about that one. I stand corrected.

 

I still think I"m good with my two extra leafs on each side but yah, other might need to think about weight.

 

Way to suck all the fun and life out of the thread panda...

 

I figure maybe this coming summer I'll get some Firestone airbags installed for towing reasons. And an aftermarket receiver as well.

 

@Blackout14 I'm learning a lot from you right meow actually. I assumed beefing suspension was needed for armor, but didn't realize how crucial

 

I dont have the extra heavy duty suspension on the front witch is why I'm thinking I'll go aluminum on the front.

 

Thanks .

You want better rear springs if you plan to use your Tacoma as a truck. I like the Dakar pack, but routinely carry 1000 to 1500 pounds. A plate bumper plus a moderate tool box will get the Dakars into their operating range (where the ride is good, and you achieve stated lift, empty the dakars will give more lift, and a hard ride).

 

Full 1/4" plates only adds 175#, that's a small passenger. A plate bumper is about the same weight again.

So empty your still fine on stock springs. Going to a 650 inch/lb spring will get you back to 'normal' with either. A 700# is good with a heavy bumper and plates.

 

That's a heavy kayak lol

 

Right lol mines like 45 lbs

 

You're right! I notice a better ride on factory leafs with 4 people and 4 kayaks in the bed than just myself and an empty bed.

 

someone mentioned that that 175# being out ahead of the front wheels made their front end sag thus making it nose heavy in corners and such... I already have tire rub up front I dont want to make it any worse.

 

Do you live in fat town?

 

Hey I bought an RTIC cooler for half the price of Yeti. Seems the same to me, I say buy that bumper!