The Trailhunter springs, are not good enough for "overlanding".

[Independence Overland]

I thought I would start this conversation. The suspesnion rides BEAUTIFULLY when its lightly loaded. But for a truck that was designed to be heavy and loaded down for adventures, the springs just don't do the trick.

Also, while Dobinson does now offer a heavier spring for the rear, I have concerns that the front will not have that option from ARB/OME. And with these trucks being so few and far between, its doubtful the after market will take the OME suspension on directly.

I have planned to run the factory suspension for quite some time, but with this certainly being an issue for my build, I may have to abandon ship on the Trailhunter suspension earlier than I wanted to. A front bumper, even a low profile unit with a winch will definitely rob lift out of the truck.

Has anyone heard anything different on different spring options on these trucks? Toyota should seriously offer these in the accessory program.

 

[rustytaco]

Yeah I imagine that the factory setup won't carry too much load. Although it's a bit counterintuitive to make a specific trim that can't handle the number one thing we all add.. weight! I think you're right on the ARB/OME thoughts, they usually take longer to R&D new products. And the trailhunter suspension is so specific, who knows when that will be a priority. You never know though, they might add new springs to expand on all the stuff they likely have planned already.