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Which springs for ARB Bumper?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by whitundra, Feb 16, 2020.

  1. Feb 16, 2020 at 2:47 PM
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    whitundra

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    Sorry if I'm beating a dead horse, but I just sold my built first gen Tundra to pick up a Tacoma and I'm trying to relearn everything for this truck.

    I currently has 5100's on all 4 corners with an AAl in the rear, just bought an ARB bumper. How badly are the stock springs going to sag if I keep the stock spring in? What if I just bumped the 5100's up another notch?

    The truck is 4x4 with the V6

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  2. Feb 16, 2020 at 2:49 PM
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    Kwikvette

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    I'm on 600lb springs and I have no sag. Then again I'm a Prerunner so if you're 4x4, you'll have more weight due to your diff and axles.

    I've also got armor so overall my truck is pretty heavy.
     
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  3. Feb 16, 2020 at 3:46 PM
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    883s all day. I was running 883s with the same setup. 3/4 in lower in front with Dakar’s after spring break in
     
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  4. Feb 16, 2020 at 3:51 PM
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    That's gonna look good dude, I love that topper, dont see many like that. I plan on going with the ARB bumper in a few months. Post some pics when its on!
     
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  5. Feb 16, 2020 at 3:52 PM
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    **Edit**
    The reason why I'd like to keep my stock springs is because I will be upgrading to a set of Fox's in the future. I'd rather run my 5100's for a while unless the truck is going to have a bunch of sag.
     
  6. Feb 16, 2020 at 4:10 PM
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    I've read conflicting numbers between 540 to 560 on the stock springs.

    Adding more preload though will make the ride feel very stiff.
     
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  7. Feb 16, 2020 at 4:45 PM
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    Just put the 5100s on the top notch. Winch and bumper aren’t that heavy. About the same as a passenger less than 200lbs total
     
  8. Feb 16, 2020 at 4:47 PM
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    That's the answer I wanted to hear haha. Trying to see if anyone is running the same setup as me with an arb.
     
  9. Feb 16, 2020 at 7:19 PM
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    With that bumper I’m gonna second the OME 883’s.
     
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