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How much armor can you add with stock OR suspension

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Nail, May 12, 2017.

  1. May 12, 2017 at 1:50 PM
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    Nail

    Nail [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I am curious how much armor I can add to my 2017 TRD OR access cab before the front starts sagging with the stock OR suspension. Help a newb out here.

    I currently just have all-pro apex bolt on sliders (132 #s) for armor, and I want to add the SSO hybrid bumper (about 75 #s) and then maybe replace the stock skid plate and possibly even add more. If I add skid plates they will be steel.

    At what point am I going to see the front start to sag? I was planning on not doing a lift for a long time, preferably until some of the drive train issues on this truck shake out. Also no plans to get new wheels or tires any time soon.

    Let the fat guy jokes commence! :D
     
  2. May 15, 2017 at 7:57 AM
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    cheuer Well-Known Member

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    I wondered about this too, but I figure I'll just get the armor and if I notice it sagging then I'll worry about it then...
     
  3. May 15, 2017 at 7:59 AM
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    Kyitty

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    You can add all the armor you want so long as you are okay with the front drooping. A 75lb hybrid bumper is pretty light. Steel IFS skid will add 40+ pounds likely.

    Are you going to get a winch? Or are you going to get a bumper that might allow such an upgrade later? Food for thought.
     
  4. May 16, 2017 at 4:22 AM
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    I thought usually around 80-100 lbs it starts to be a detriment to the front end.
     

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