Northern Virginia Roll Call

CGX always has the good shit. That's also the case at the one down here.

 

Always heard great things about it down in your neck of the woods, so I was excited to get one up here too!!!

 

Dayum… been in the area for a long time and never knew it existed! Thanks Brother!!

 

In your defense, it's kind of new. Very kind of.

 

Got notified earlier that my truck is ready for pick up from the VPC in Baltimore! Got an appointment for Monday morning…can’t wait!

 

Pick it up on Monday and he is out wheeling on Tuesday. Nice! I like your style. Haha

 

Who was in Culpeper earlier today?

 

I think I've seen that at Maryland Toyotas and Coffee but don't know who it is.

 

Haha, I wish! Unfortunately, Tuesday will be a long work day...

 

When I get back there, we'll have to make the inaugural trail striping run.

 

Sounds good. Will need to source some skids before I take this beast on anything gnarly though. Might see if my BIL can fab some aluminum ones for me. He did the front bumper on his 4Runner and it came out great!

 

We'll hit Peter's Mill Run. You don't need skids for that.

 

Late to the party, but welcome back Marine.

 

Alright, just noticed my oem leaf springs are flat (maybe even a little inverted). Not that I have much weight in the rear (aluminum rack and minor gear), so there shouldn't be issues. Anyway, I did some research and it seems to be a weak link in our 3rd gens. Anyone have suggestions on what brand to go with? I'm leaning deavors.

 

I have the Deaver U402 leaf pack and love them. And they don't squeak like the Dakars.

 

very timely...I'm thinking of getting Deaver U402 as well.

Which stage would yall recommend for 350 lbs in the bed regularly, and up to 500 when camping.

 

If it's constant weight go heavy. If it's too much you pull the bottom leaf. I went heavy front and rear and my sport actually rides like a truck, not an SUV.

 

I've been very happy with my Icon RXT leafs. They have three different configurations based on how much lift you want. They're on the lower lift end of the spectrum and are a bit softer. Perfect for a smooth ride and not too much lift.

 

Stage 2 is rated 400-600# so that sounds about right for your expected weight range. I normally don't carry more than 100# which is why I went Stage 1.
https://deaverspring.com/product/tacoma-2wd-4wd-6-lug-2005-2020-expedition-series-spring/