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The smaller rear seat is called a double cab and it comes with a 6.5 or 8 ft bed, with the 8ft bed being rare (but I have one). There is also a regular cab with an 8' bed that you might consider, but they are also rare. The RCs have more space behind the seat than is typical for a fullsize...

I like the shocks I have (Ironman FCPros) much better on road and off, compared to the unbranded stock shocks. More planted, secure, no wallowing or bouncing or bottoming out. Handling is much better on smooth or rough surfaces. That was true before and after adding the camper. But they are...

Always! Staying under axle ratings is tough enough. One thing I'd eliminate is the OEM bed or a typical "flatbed"; design the camper floor to mount to the frame with minimal interfaces and reinforcements. The 8ft bed I removed was ~350 lbs; al interface beams, bolts, carbon load spreaders, and...

I guess they require being under GVWR? That would make it pretty much impossible.

I made a pseudo 3-point with poly isolators that is working well. I think it's a good idea, though nearly everyone just hard mounts to the frame.

IMO, a 2" lift in the front is the maximum sensible amount (plenty for 37s), and even stock UCAs are fine with that. Your Icons may not have damping adjustments, but you can adjust the spring preload to set ride height. For starters I'd set the height to 2". Based on this chart, that would be...

I doubt OMEs are the problem. I'd wait until you get it loaded and see how it rides then. Stock shocks will usually be under damped for heavier springs and load. You may want to buy some Fox rears from Accutune, as they will custom tune the damping, and the 2.0s aren't that expensive.

I drink ~6 gal of fluids per week (water, cola, juice, whiskey :p )... and use about 2 gallons of water and a quart of vinegar for washing myself and dishes. Sponge bathe with a nylon mesh cloth. The water that someone uses showering can be crazy high. I'd suggest you and the people in your rig...

We usually pucker up and freak out when we get about half way to the tipping point. Because he's bouncing, he's probably over half way. To clarify, in a static situation the CG needs to tilt past the tire contact point that you'll be pivoting on when you tip over. For instance, say his CG is in...

I've got 2 pretty good 12v pumps, ~$60 each. If I'm in a hurry I'll use both.

It won't be very different if you custom build to similar specs. To reduce COG concerns, keep the heavy stuff low in a custom build. You seem overly worried about COG, but you'd need to be on >40 degree angle for that to happen, or make a silly maneuver, or have the road collapse. Ground...

Does seem like the best option for the ExPo crowd. 2x the power and NA are nice.

XPS...who? Again, who? If that's TC they have a square FG tube bonded inside the panel, and the bolts blindly fasten to a thick steel plate.

Here are some photos from when I was doing articulation testing, to see what I've got now.

Thanks! Do you remember how long the OME leaf was for the Tundra... did it go above the leaf with the clip? Did you measure thickness by any chance? Did you install it yourself? I'm sure a leaf with more arc will provide more lift, but I doubt they will last very long. How long did you use it...