Changes in suspension height and larger tires will give additional height to the vehicle with both positive and negative results. Some of the positive are additional height with corresponding changes in approach, break-over, and departure angles.
The coil-over will provide for better articulation. Spacers are a low-cost alternative to merely provide additional lift in order to clear larger tires and rims with the futile hope of attracting mates. Spacers merely compress the OE unit, thus increasing pre-load, reduce articulation, and result in a more harsh ride, in addition to transmitting more shock to vehicle components and accelerating wear. Some studies suggest it causes cancer and male infertility.
Too much of a "good thing" can have detrimental effects. Exceeding suspension heights of 3 inches will introduce all sorts of issues with axles, driveshafts, and steering. As you've probably already encountered with your other projects, modifications to your truck will have second and third order effects and require additional modifications to fully realize the original benefit. Other additions like a hitch with receiver and stock attributes like a larger spare tire will effect your ability to clear obstacles but often an angled approach and precise brake modulation will minimize ground contact with those features you mentioned. Training of course enhances your ability to deal with those challenges but even a structured trail ride with the ground features you cited will give you the practice and experience you need with this much larger "new" vehicle in a somewhat controlled environment close to home.
The rake I speak of isn't something I manufactured but was what I distilled from a Toyota/Lexus engineer I spent some time with. It makes sense when you think of what the axles must do, especially the front, to provide motive forces as well as braking and steering. Why on earth people seek to impair their vehicle performance is beyond my comprehension especially when you place off road driving in the proper context - performance driving.
I believe you are planning to attend the next Rendezvous. Let's look at some specific obstacles and derive some techniques to satisfactorily navigate them with your new "tuna boat". Be sure to remind me at the event whereupon I will look at you oddly as if we've never had this discussion.
The coil-over will provide for better articulation. Spacers are a low-cost alternative to merely provide additional lift in order to clear larger tires and rims with the futile hope of attracting mates. Spacers merely compress the OE unit, thus increasing pre-load, reduce articulation, and result in a more harsh ride, in addition to transmitting more shock to vehicle components and accelerating wear. Some studies suggest it causes cancer and male infertility.
Too much of a "good thing" can have detrimental effects. Exceeding suspension heights of 3 inches will introduce all sorts of issues with axles, driveshafts, and steering. As you've probably already encountered with your other projects, modifications to your truck will have second and third order effects and require additional modifications to fully realize the original benefit. Other additions like a hitch with receiver and stock attributes like a larger spare tire will effect your ability to clear obstacles but often an angled approach and precise brake modulation will minimize ground contact with those features you mentioned. Training of course enhances your ability to deal with those challenges but even a structured trail ride with the ground features you cited will give you the practice and experience you need with this much larger "new" vehicle in a somewhat controlled environment close to home.
The rake I speak of isn't something I manufactured but was what I distilled from a Toyota/Lexus engineer I spent some time with. It makes sense when you think of what the axles must do, especially the front, to provide motive forces as well as braking and steering. Why on earth people seek to impair their vehicle performance is beyond my comprehension especially when you place off road driving in the proper context - performance driving.
I believe you are planning to attend the next Rendezvous. Let's look at some specific obstacles and derive some techniques to satisfactorily navigate them with your new "tuna boat". Be sure to remind me at the event whereupon I will look at you oddly as if we've never had this discussion.
