Suspension Advice for Added Weight

Hello TW,

I added an aftermarket rear bumper to my truck (ADD Stealth Fighter) recently. The weight is about 175 pounds according to sources online. I also keep a Tonneau cover from the factory on the bed majority of the time. I don’t know how heavy the cover is but probably 60-70 lbs. So that’s at least 245 lbs of “permanently” added weight. You could probably take off some from the removal of the factory bumper. Either way, it at least 200+ lbs. Is this enough weight to consider suspension upgrades due to otherwise pre mature wear? I’m new to the truck scene so not too familiar with what or if I should do anything. I have a ‘19 TRD OR that’s pretty much stock. Thanks.

 

Just reduce your cargo hauling capacity by the same amount.

YOU have essentially increased the Curb weight of the truck.

 

Makes sense, you think it’s ok on the stock suspension then?

 

I would suspect it is. You should be well below the max cargo load.