Colonal's +Adventure Prescription+ | A Toyota 4Runner 5th Gen Story
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Colonal Angus
Adventurer
Of course! You guys bring it!
t4rFL
Adventurer
i stayed overnight there on my return trip home a few months ago.
Box Rocket
Well-known member
I grew up spending summers in McCall Idaho at Payette Lake. Such a cool place.
Colonal Angus
Adventurer
Small world...
I love McCall. So much to do out there. Tons to explore...
bogman2121
New member
Why did you go with the 2885s up front? Did you happen to get the spacer kit for the driver's side too?
Colonal Angus
Adventurer
I went with the 2885s because I hope to put a bumper on at some point.
So basically:
-I was afraid the 2884s would need to be replaced once the bumper was installed. The 2884s are simply a shorter spring which results in a lower spring rate. Adding a bumper and/or winch would require me to definitely replace the 2884 springs with a stiffer spring.
-I thought the 2887s would just be sooo stiff and provide too much ride height (taller spring resulting in higher spring rate) while running the factory bumper. I was kinda worried about the 2885s being too high for my CVs without any additional weight up front....luckily, they're fine.
-so, I figured I'd shoot for middle-of-the-road. I'm very happy with my choice too. No regret. It rides almost level now. If I choose to add a bumper/winch...it'll give me a little more rake and I'm okay with that. I
I did add the trim packer. The night before the install, I researched the mess out of installing this kit. I found so many people complaining about a lean to the right (passenger side)...not the drivers side that ARB and everyone's says. I was convinced that the trim packer was needed on the passenger side "Aussie driver side" to account for this terrible lean that so many folks were experiencing. So, I installed the trim packer strut on the passenger side and my truck sits more level than it did stock. If I had to do it again, I probably wouldn't even waste my time with the packer.
I can elaborate even more on my choice if needed but this is the jist of it. Hope it helps.
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It's best to run a heavier gauge wire than stock to reduce the voltage drop. Also run a line direct from the battery. I have a separate BlueSea plug using 8 or 10 gauge wires direct from the battery to plug my fridge into.
Colonal Angus
Adventurer
Thanks, Chiz! I did exactly as recommended by ebg18t. I also dropped in a Diehard Platinum 31M battery. I ran the fridge on the factory Panasonic for about 8 months but the Florida summer was a little too much for the little battery.
It runs in my truck 24/7. Only time I take it out is when I know I'll be away from home for 3+ days. Easy enough to pull it out and plug it into a wall socket in the spare bedroom. Honestly, it's the best mod/gear to date.
Colonal Angus
Adventurer
Chiz, so sorry for the delay in response. No battery tray alteration needed. Drop that beast in and never look back.
Camping and exploring have been slow going this year. Been super busy with life and scheduled family festivities. If given a few hours of free, I've been hitting the flats with the fly rod.
ohanacrusader
Adventurer
Great build, whats the awning size you have mounted up?
Colonal Angus
Adventurer
Thanks!!
Hope to update this thread soon with some worthwhile material. Slowly getting to the point where we can venture out again. Been taking the kids camping on local family property in order to stay close to home. My youngest one is proving to be a home body much like his mother. Our past two camping trips have resulted in leaving camp in the wee hours of the morning to get back home ��.